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With the concern about toxins in fragrances and many chemicals in common household and cosmetic products, here's at least one way to reduce the levels of harmful chemicals: make your own shampoo!...
A foaming face cleanser is the optimal choice for those with acne or oily skin. Most commercial foaming face cleansers dry and irritate skin because of the harsh ingredients. A homemade foaming...
Considered a very healing homemade bubble bath, this recipe uses no soap or detergent. Soapwort root is known for cleansing body, hair and natural fabrics in a very gentle manner that leaves...
If you are a vegan who objects to using animal products, yet you still want squeaky clean hair, soapwort might be the answer you are looking for. Unlike traditional soap, which is generally made...
Soapwort is a low growing perennial shrub. Its root can be used to make herbal medicines and natural soaps and shampoos that clean gently. The following steps will show you how to make a natural...
Soapwort is an herb that is good for all types of hair. It gets its name from its tendency to create a lather when dampened and rubbed. Herbalists believe that it makes an excellent skin cleanser,...
Soapwort is a perennial herb that grows in Europe and throughout the United States. It is has been used for centuries as an herbal remedy and a cleaning alternative. Soapwort effectively clean...
The hardy perennial soapwort is worth a gardener’s serious consideration for planting in yard or garden. Soapwort is a traditional herb with a long history, which makes it a suitable...
Saponaria officionalis, most commonly known as soapwort, goes by many names including bouncing bet, bruisewort, farewell summer, fuller’s herb, Joe run by the street, hedge pink,...
Soapwort root produces the sudsing action in this organic liquid soap which contains no lye, soap or detergent. The natural bubbling is enhanced by glycerin and coconut oil, which are mild and...
Although there are no soaps or detergents in this natural shower gel, lather is produced by the soapwort root. Coconut oil and glycerin gently boost the sudsing while moisturizing your skin....
Making your own natural herbal shampoo can be rewarding and simple to do. It can also be economical, especially if you grow your own herbs. Herbs are thought to have properties that can benefit...
Saponins are a type of glycoside compound--organic molecules that contain a sugar as an integral part of their structure--that are found in plants and share a number of distinctive...
Many people are concerned about using harsh chemicals in their homes and offices. Learning which plants and herbs are suitable for cleaning is a great way to end your use of chemicals.
Having a pet with fleas is no picnic. Not only is your animal miserable; a flea-infested house can be difficult to clear without resorting to chemically-based flea bombs. Fleas become resistant...
Store-bought shampoos tend to have a very long list of ingredients, many of which are practically impossible to pronounce. And the cost of hair care products does not seem to be getting any lower....
Homemade flea shampoos are a great alternative to avoid the harsh chemicals commonly found in over- the-counter products. Horrible reactions can be contracted due to these chemical such as a...