How is the good way to motivate other people to keep on green living, and tell them why it is crucial?
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beauty vs health
Jh0n
That's just what I wanna ask, please share with me, what your idea(s) is, thanks..
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Lead by example. I have influenced many friends and family to begin to make changes that are better for the earth. We have a great opportunity with the economy taking a downturn. Since the 1st of the 3 R's is reduce, that is the easiest and saves people money. I begin by listening and try to find little changes people can make that will benefit them directly. If they have health concerns I talk about natural or non toxic cleaning products and beauty products. If they have children I share the information on the hazards of the flame retardants on clothing and bedding and how they can save money and provide better nutrition with a waste free lunch. If they have had their income drop I talk about energy conservation, reducing food waste, eating a local diet and reducing meat consumption, all are good for the earth and save money. If they are buying a new car and think that a hybrid costs more than a conventional, I talk about ways mine has saved me money, changing the oil every 7500 miles vs 3000, in CA no smog check required, some banks give lower rates for fuel efficient cars, saving money on gas, fewer maintenance costs, cheaper tires, the fact that I still love my car after 6 years and it has maintained much of it's resale value. There are a million things you can share with someone, but if you aren't a livining example of how to go green and maintain a quality lifestyle you should focus on yourself first. Get to know your audiance, and don't force feed them or tell them they are bad or wrong. I also never talk about climate change, I believe pollution and limited resources are a much greater threat.
Lead by example. I have influenced many friends and family to begin to make changes that are better for the earth. We have a great opportunity with the economy taking a downturn. Since the 1st of the 3 R's is reduce, that is the easiest and saves people money. I begin by listening and try to find little changes people can make that will benefit them directly. If they have health concerns I talk about natural or non toxic cleaning products and beauty products. If they have children I share the information on the hazards of the flame retardants on clothing and bedding and how they can save money and provide better nutrition with a waste free lunch. If they have had their income drop I talk about energy conservation, reducing food waste, eating a local diet and reducing meat consumption, all are good for the earth and save money. If they are buying a new car and think that a hybrid costs more than a conventional, I talk about ways mine has saved me money, changing the oil every 7500 miles vs 3000, in CA no smog check required, some banks give lower rates for fuel efficient cars, saving money on gas, fewer maintenance costs, cheaper tires, the fact that I still love my car after 6 years and it has maintained much of it's resale value. There are a million things you can share with someone, but if you aren't a livining example of how to go green and maintain a quality lifestyle you should focus on yourself first. Get to know your audiance, and don't force feed them or tell them they are bad or wrong. I also never talk about climate change, I believe pollution and limited resources are a much greater threat.
Can you use average body soap instead of shampoo?
Bo
So I accidentally bought hydrating conditioner instead of shampoo, and I've been told that conditioner is not an adequate substitute. So what if I just use normal body soap, and then put in conditioner after?
I have a small afro if it matters what type of hair.
Answer
Yes you can use body soap instead of shampoo, in fact many people do. But here is some information first so you have a nice outcome.
Soap vs detergents. I am not the vocabulary police here, but we really throw the word soap around. Chemically there is a difference what it is, and how it works. It does NOT matter if it is in a bottle or a bar, or what it was made to do, or the name of the product or what we casually call it. Soaps are natural chemical reaction between a fat and an alkali where detergents are synthetic alternatives to soap. The most significant difference is how they affect the pH of your hair. Shampoo is most always a detergent and so are most household cleaning products. True soap is still out there, but more and more body "soaps" are actually detergents too.
So, first determine what your product really is.
If you are dealing with a detergent, it will be labelled as a non-soap cleanser, a cosmetic bar, beauty bar, deodorant bar. Etc. Zest is a detergent, so is Dove just for two examples, as well as most liquid body washes and shower gels...and even (!!!) a mild dishwashing liquid. If you are talking about using this on your hair, it is remarkably similar to your shampoo. Lather up, rinse, repeat and follow with conditioner just like you always do.
Ivory, Dial, and Safeguard are some examples of true soap. Well made true soaps can be used for all kind of things and they are an eco-friendly and less toxic way to clean up. You can cleanse your hair with these but they will not work in the same way chemically as a detergent. You won't get as much suds. Your hair will feel sticky but it is in fact clean. You should not use conditioner on soaped hair at all, it just is gross. Use a diluted vinegar rinse instead, which will balance the pH from the soap. It won't have that slick shiny feeling like conditioner but it is truly what your hair needs after soap. You won't enjoy the feeling until after it's dry, then it is super soft and wonderful!
As for your hair type, I have heard that lots of people of African descent, who wear their hair natural, do use soap instead of shampoo. I myself am white so I can't speak about it from my own experience. If you have processed hair you might want to skip it and wait until you have more information from your stylist. Also if you are going to use true soap on your hair, I would think you should choose better than ordinary drugstore or dollar store soap. Choose a "gourmet" one like Dr. Bronners or Dr. Woods that you get at the health food store. A nice olive oil soap.
Also...length of hair...well, that goes both ways. If you have short hair, it gets cut off lots sooner so if you damage your hair, not just how you wash it...it doesn't stay on your head that long. On the other hand, if you damage short hair, and have to cut it off...well you might not have much hair left.
Lots of info here. You have to decide for yourself. Starts with identifying the product.
Yes you can use body soap instead of shampoo, in fact many people do. But here is some information first so you have a nice outcome.
Soap vs detergents. I am not the vocabulary police here, but we really throw the word soap around. Chemically there is a difference what it is, and how it works. It does NOT matter if it is in a bottle or a bar, or what it was made to do, or the name of the product or what we casually call it. Soaps are natural chemical reaction between a fat and an alkali where detergents are synthetic alternatives to soap. The most significant difference is how they affect the pH of your hair. Shampoo is most always a detergent and so are most household cleaning products. True soap is still out there, but more and more body "soaps" are actually detergents too.
So, first determine what your product really is.
If you are dealing with a detergent, it will be labelled as a non-soap cleanser, a cosmetic bar, beauty bar, deodorant bar. Etc. Zest is a detergent, so is Dove just for two examples, as well as most liquid body washes and shower gels...and even (!!!) a mild dishwashing liquid. If you are talking about using this on your hair, it is remarkably similar to your shampoo. Lather up, rinse, repeat and follow with conditioner just like you always do.
Ivory, Dial, and Safeguard are some examples of true soap. Well made true soaps can be used for all kind of things and they are an eco-friendly and less toxic way to clean up. You can cleanse your hair with these but they will not work in the same way chemically as a detergent. You won't get as much suds. Your hair will feel sticky but it is in fact clean. You should not use conditioner on soaped hair at all, it just is gross. Use a diluted vinegar rinse instead, which will balance the pH from the soap. It won't have that slick shiny feeling like conditioner but it is truly what your hair needs after soap. You won't enjoy the feeling until after it's dry, then it is super soft and wonderful!
As for your hair type, I have heard that lots of people of African descent, who wear their hair natural, do use soap instead of shampoo. I myself am white so I can't speak about it from my own experience. If you have processed hair you might want to skip it and wait until you have more information from your stylist. Also if you are going to use true soap on your hair, I would think you should choose better than ordinary drugstore or dollar store soap. Choose a "gourmet" one like Dr. Bronners or Dr. Woods that you get at the health food store. A nice olive oil soap.
Also...length of hair...well, that goes both ways. If you have short hair, it gets cut off lots sooner so if you damage your hair, not just how you wash it...it doesn't stay on your head that long. On the other hand, if you damage short hair, and have to cut it off...well you might not have much hair left.
Lots of info here. You have to decide for yourself. Starts with identifying the product.
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