Comments on: Homemade beauty recipes from your kitchen http://www.frugalvillage.com/2008/02/27/homemade-beauty-recipes-from-your-kitchen/ Tue, 09 Feb 2010 16:44:52 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: Tina http://www.frugalvillage.com/2008/02/27/homemade-beauty-recipes-from-your-kitchen/comment-page-1/#comment-26799 Tina Thu, 23 Jul 2009 00:20:17 +0000 http://www.frugalvillage.com/2008/02/27/homemade-beauty-recipes-from-your-kitchen/#comment-26799 I make my own toothpaste (so to speak) of 50% baking soda and 50% sea salt. I just mix it together and put it in a used spice container. I run hot water on my toothbrush and then put a little of the mixture on the brush. The baking soda is a mild abrasive sufficient to remove plaque form the teeth and the salt is good for the gums. I have asked my dentist about this recipe and he said it would be fine and he did stress to wet the toothbrush with hot water first, to use a soft toothbrush and not to brush too hard--many people brush too hard and damage the enamel on their teeth. My teeth feel clean all day, even after eating something. Even though this isn't flavored, I think it works well to freshen the mouth. You can also make a mouthwash if you feel you need something flavored for your mouth. Just place various herbs (fresh is best, but dried will work) in a jar (about 50% filled) then fill the jar with vodka and let sit for about 6 weeks in a dark place (cupboard). I would recommend using cooking herbs (unless you want to research other herb's properties) such as oregano, thyme, rosemary, parsley, sage, etc. Strain after the 6 weeks and use for a mouth rinse. And believe it or not this makes a great deodorant. Just apply with a cotton ball or pad. The alcohol will evaporte quickly under the arms and the herbs will kill bacteria which is what causes an odor. But this is a deodorant for smell only, not an anti-perspirant--you will still sweat (but in my opinion, that is good for detoxifying the body). Thanks for your column. I enjoy it. I make my own toothpaste (so to speak) of 50% baking soda and 50% sea salt. I just mix it together and put it in a used spice container. I run hot water on my toothbrush and then put a little of the mixture on the brush. The baking soda is a mild abrasive sufficient to remove plaque form the teeth and the salt is good for the gums. I have asked my dentist about this recipe and he said it would be fine and he did stress to wet the toothbrush with hot water first, to use a soft toothbrush and not to brush too hard–many people brush too hard and damage the enamel on their teeth. My teeth feel clean all day, even after eating something. Even though this isn’t flavored, I think it works well to freshen the mouth.

You can also make a mouthwash if you feel you need something flavored for your mouth. Just place various herbs (fresh is best, but dried will work) in a jar (about 50% filled) then fill the jar with vodka and let sit for about 6 weeks in a dark place (cupboard). I would recommend using cooking herbs (unless you want to research other herb’s properties) such as oregano, thyme, rosemary, parsley, sage, etc. Strain after the 6 weeks and use for a mouth rinse. And believe it or not this makes a great deodorant. Just apply with a cotton ball or pad. The alcohol will evaporte quickly under the arms and the herbs will kill bacteria which is what causes an odor. But this is a deodorant for smell only, not an anti-perspirant–you will still sweat (but in my opinion, that is good for detoxifying the body).

Thanks for your column. I enjoy it.

]]> By: Marie78 http://www.frugalvillage.com/2008/02/27/homemade-beauty-recipes-from-your-kitchen/comment-page-1/#comment-19372 Marie78 Fri, 29 Feb 2008 18:28:29 +0000 http://www.frugalvillage.com/2008/02/27/homemade-beauty-recipes-from-your-kitchen/#comment-19372 Great list, it's so important to make sure what we put on our bodies is just as safe as what we put in them, since chemicals can enter through our skin and into our body. I need to look into some of these alternatives you listed. I like the moisturizer recipe and my feet could definitely benefit from it right now :). Great list, it’s so important to make sure what we put on our bodies is just as safe as what we put in them, since chemicals can enter through our skin and into our body. I need to look into some of these alternatives you listed. I like the moisturizer recipe and my feet could definitely benefit from it right now :) .

]]> By: DixieJ http://www.frugalvillage.com/2008/02/27/homemade-beauty-recipes-from-your-kitchen/comment-page-1/#comment-19358 DixieJ Thu, 28 Feb 2008 22:40:18 +0000 http://www.frugalvillage.com/2008/02/27/homemade-beauty-recipes-from-your-kitchen/#comment-19358 I'm going to try the vinegar soak on my feet. My feet are in terrible shape---need to get them ready for flip flop time. I’m going to try the vinegar soak on my feet. My feet are in terrible shape—need to get them ready for flip flop time.

]]> By: Sara Noel http://www.frugalvillage.com/2008/02/27/homemade-beauty-recipes-from-your-kitchen/comment-page-1/#comment-19355 Sara Noel Thu, 28 Feb 2008 21:55:23 +0000 http://www.frugalvillage.com/2008/02/27/homemade-beauty-recipes-from-your-kitchen/#comment-19355 HAHA. You're killing me! :D HAHA. You’re killing me! :D

]]> By: Erin http://www.frugalvillage.com/2008/02/27/homemade-beauty-recipes-from-your-kitchen/comment-page-1/#comment-19354 Erin Thu, 28 Feb 2008 21:53:50 +0000 http://www.frugalvillage.com/2008/02/27/homemade-beauty-recipes-from-your-kitchen/#comment-19354 Feet/hands moisturizer: Soak feet in a small tub of warm water with 1 cup of apple-cider vinegar. Remove feet and apply petroleum jelly. Cover feet with socks. Remove feet? But I like having my feet attached!! Feet/hands moisturizer: Soak feet in a small tub of warm water with 1 cup of apple-cider vinegar. Remove feet and apply petroleum jelly. Cover feet with socks.

Remove feet? But I like having my feet attached!!

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