I was thinking we could have a section devoted to our daily hygiene or cosmetic routines. Perhaps a place that we can talk about our natural alternatives to soaps, shampoos, tooth paste, makeup, etc. For example, the last few months I've only used VCO in the shower. I threw all my shampoos, aftershave, and deodorants away. The VCO lubricates my face enough to shave with as well. It's so liberating not to have to spend money on that stuff. I'm convinced that the acids in the oil kill anything that would make me stink, or cause skin irritation after shaving. Anyway, I'd like to hear about other members' practices. Maybe I could learn something new.

Did exactly the same thing about 6 months ago. Worked wonders for my skin. However i was recently thinking that animal oil/fat could be used in place of plant for shaving etc? After all the fat you consume becomes the fat of your body......so when doing something rather odd like showering in warm/hot water (which drys out your skin) and attempting to razor the hair of your face - maybe an oil closest to the oil in your skin would work best? Is animal fat soap etc not a very old idea after all?

Or maybe I need to do some related research/experiments! But definately with you on that one.....

Infact was thinking of rendering/saponifying (or whatever!) some grade A wild or grass fed fat to make some bare essential potions. Maybe just a soap for shaving, and other things perhaps.......Or look online for someone doing something similar.

These are my thoughts! What you think?

David


ps. "Infact was thinking of rendering/saponifying (or whatever!) some grade A...."     ---- yea! think I better do some research!!

Try opening a new thread on this topic.

Have you tried to shave with it yet? might need an open blade like a cut throat razor.

I actually stopped using rendered suet because i stopped drying out my skin with hot showers. (on a side not, the first time i rendered it i didnt 'filter' it through some kitchen paper, and I accidently got it in my hair while showering - and I ended up smelling like a dead animal for a few days! )

That said, once I got some nice 'pure' stuff, I was much happier putting that on my skin. And from what I can remember it worked rather well.

I'm slowly making my showers colder and colder tho, but as long as they are not 'hot' I think its preference really as your skin won't get too dried out.

Toothpaste is still something I am undecided over.... (i think im am a little brainwashed into thinking I need it, although if i ate loads of fruit I perhaps would)

And hey, we're might be mainly guys - but we still wash!  sometimes....