Comments on Crunchy Chicken: Soapy clean

Hey, Ben! Thanks for stopping by. I loooooove your...

2007-06-22T21:00:00.000-07:00

Hey, Ben! Thanks for stopping by. I loooooove your soaps. And it's great that you go to the farmer's markets too! Keep up the good work.

Don't let Fight Club scare y'all, lye is a chemica...

2007-06-22T20:46:00.000-07:00

Don't let Fight Club scare y'all, lye is a chemical to be respected but as long as you take precautions (glasses, gloves, bottle of vinegar for lye spills) then soap making is easy and fun. Just make sure to set aside time where the kids and pets will not be in the area at all.

-Ben @ Ballard Organics

wendy, the lye is pretty nasty. that's why i make ...

2007-06-14T15:45:00.000-07:00

wendy, the lye is pretty nasty. that's why i make sure the kids are never around.. just in case. at first i wore googles (actually clear sunglasses :) ) and gloves, now i do when i remember, but i always pour slowly and turn my head. i have splashed it on my hands.. ouch!
despite the lye..it's still pretty fun and cool to use soap that you designed and made yourself :)

jess
vintageremedies.wordpress.com

Susan~
Basically, part of the soap reduces the ...

2007-06-14T08:18:00.000-07:00

Susan~
Basically, part of the soap reduces the surface tension of the water while the oils in the soap bind to the dirt and then wash it away. but for a better description:
see HowStuffWorks.com

P~

All this talk about soap! Out of curiousity (and t...

2007-06-14T06:45:00.000-07:00

All this talk about soap! Out of curiousity (and this may be a really dumb question), but what does soap do that water and a vigorous scrub with a washcloth can't? I'm all about shampoo and face soap, but it occured to me in the shower this morning that maybe body soap isn't necessary?

I've used gycerin soap for many years, sold at the...

2007-06-14T04:40:00.000-07:00

I've used gycerin soap for many years, sold at the coop and Whole Foods among other places. Anybody know how bad it is environmentally? And I'm with Judith that my face gets washed with room-temperature water. No need for moisturizer or anything except on the very driest days.

Wendy~
I hope it works out for you too. FYI, Wh...

2007-06-13T16:06:00.000-07:00

Wendy~
I hope it works out for you too. FYI, When I first started to use it, my hands felt...almost... I dunno how to describe it squeeky clean I guess. I thought for sure I would suffer the interminable back itch all night that I get normally when I shower right before bed. I didn't, and haven't yet. Let me know how you liked it.
P~

herbalmama (oops I called you "naturemama") - I am...

2007-06-13T11:58:00.000-07:00

herbalmama (oops I called you "naturemama") - I am petrified of the lye. Is it really no big deal? Do you wear goggles and gloves?

Right now I'm using a glycerin soap I got at the co-op, but it dries me out. I'm going to try the Kirk's at p~'s suggestion.

2007-06-13T11:56:00.000-07:00

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you should totally make soap. i waited for years t...

2007-06-13T10:35:00.000-07:00

you should totally make soap. i waited for years to make it b/c it just seemed too hard and complicated. once i did, i was amazed at how easy it was. you can't do it with kids around and there is a learning curve, but one or two good batches can last a year if they are big enough, so it's not a daily or weekly commitment.
the best part is you can add or leave out whatever you want :)

Crunchy and everyone else,
I need help finding ...

2007-06-13T09:55:00.000-07:00

Crunchy and everyone else,
I need help finding an environmentally-friendly sign making company...any ideas? I've posted the question and a few details on my blog.
THANKS! Lrapps.

My absolute facial cleanser of all time is .... wa...

2007-06-13T08:07:00.000-07:00

My absolute facial cleanser of all time is .... water! That's it. I, too, have oily-ish, breakout-prone skin, and I've found by trial-and-error that just plain water is best, sometimes with a washcloth and sometimes without. My skin feels clean and supple. And I feel free. (Free from product dependence, that is.)

Judith

I have been using "Kirk's original Coco Castile So...

2007-06-13T07:58:00.000-07:00

I have been using "Kirk's original Coco Castile Soap" and love it. I originally purchased it because we want to start making our own laundry detergent and I was planning on using this as an alternative to the Fels Naptha that was on the original recipe. I decided to try it for showering ,since I tend to like the natural soaps as I get very dry skin, and loved it.

I use Burt's Bees or Kiss My Face for the bod, but...

2007-06-13T07:51:00.000-07:00

I use Burt's Bees or Kiss My Face for the bod, but I use Dermalogica on the face. I am too scared to switch, it took a long time to find something that worked.

The face soap comes in a bottle with a pump that is recyclable, or reusable.

I just switched to a shampoo bar for my hair and a...

2007-06-13T07:39:00.000-07:00

I just switched to a shampoo bar for my hair and am finally loving it. I'm using up old face and body products, but I'm searching for a single bar soap that will work on hair, face, body and shaving.

I've been toying with making soaps, but the whole lye thing has me very nervous.

I've made my own soap for years now. The absolute...

2007-06-13T07:37:00.000-07:00

I've made my own soap for years now. The absolute best IMHO is a 100% olive oil soap. It is extremely mild, yet cleanses and can be used anywhere including your face. It's even gentle enough for babies. And you can't get an easier formula than olive oil and lye!

I use Natures Blend soaps, there is a link on my M...

2007-06-13T06:57:00.000-07:00

I use Natures Blend soaps, there is a link on my Monday Post.

I use a Tee Tree Oil soap from Trader Joe's. Like ...

2007-06-13T06:23:00.000-07:00

I use a Tee Tree Oil soap from Trader Joe's. Like you I have very picky skin and a child with eczema. This soap works for both of us, and doesn't cost a forutne!

I use Dr Bronners liquid soap. But plan on making...

2007-06-13T05:53:00.000-07:00

I use Dr Bronners liquid soap. But plan on making the switch to the bar when I need more. I keep hearing good things about them! I also use natural soap that I bought from a man at a craft show. I love his soaps!!