tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post8598703647942872419..comments2012-01-19T11:11:52.513-08:00Crunchy Chickenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10612320939936593420noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-86242034373849545852009-05-19T14:08:43.423-07:002009-05-19T14:08:43.423-07:00Cool. I wouldn't skimp on the witch hazel, though. It has a wonderful effect on skin issues, even by itself.<br /><br />In water, the aspirin will hydrolize to salicylic acid and acetic acid (vinegar). Salicylic acid is still a good anti-inflammatory. But I wouldn't make a big batch and assume you can keep it forever. Just make what you need for a day or two.Charlie and/or his Mumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00875515577762783608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-2128138640078322012009-05-18T17:53:00.000-07:002009-05-18T17:53:00.000-07:00I had hair on my legs/bikini line that the waxers used to gasp over. It was awful, and so were the ingrown hairs. As soon as laser hair removal came available for the common man, I did it. Five sessions later, I shave strays about 3 times a year, and my legs are CLEAN and no ingrowns. It was the best money spent, ever.ColleenJnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-75166398019157266142009-05-18T12:23:00.000-07:002009-05-18T12:23:00.000-07:00Well, as <A HREF="http://arduousblog.blogspot.com/2009/05/fear-and-self-loathing-in-london.html" REL="nofollow">Ruchi</A> would say (and something I'm trying hard to aspire to now):<br /><br />"Living a sustainable life isn’t about trying to outdo one another in a bid to be the greenest of them all. It is, fundamentally, about trying to achieve balance. Balance in your life. Balance between you, society, and our environment. Balance between what you really need and what’s kind of superfluous.<br /><br />After all, you can only be living sustainably if you can, in fact, sustain it."<br /><br />Giving up hair removal is not for everyone.Crunchy Chickenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10612320939936593420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-73019112997684052442009-05-18T11:45:00.000-07:002009-05-18T11:45:00.000-07:00I haven't had a problem with ingrown hairs in, let's see, about two years.<br /><br />Funny, that seems to be about the same time I decided to save resources (water, soap, razor blades) by not shaving any more. Stopped those ingrown hairs like a charm.Chilehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11406176434011890590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-37678508649041524322009-05-18T10:58:00.000-07:002009-05-18T10:58:00.000-07:00This rocks. Thanks!JessTrevhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11000531822628182708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-27187384478433143262009-05-18T09:16:00.000-07:002009-05-18T09:16:00.000-07:00I don't think it's often that I see you write about something I have seen on other blogs. :)Lisa Sharphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02583524755306491510noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-18896110085624547842009-05-18T00:48:00.000-07:002009-05-18T00:48:00.000-07:00Something to remember... Your skin absorbs most of what it comes in contact with. keep this in mind when considering using that much aspirin on your skin.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-60052434387048364012009-05-17T09:14:00.000-07:002009-05-17T09:14:00.000-07:00Beth - Can you find witch hazel in glass? You might be able to substitute that out for the alcohol. Everclear might work just as well and the combination might be great for aches and pains - just don't start tippling from the bottle, mkay?<br /><br />Michelle - If you get the uncoated aspirin, they dissolve really quickly in the solution, so I don't bother.Crunchy Chickenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10612320939936593420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-52253943276810149652009-05-17T09:02:00.000-07:002009-05-17T09:02:00.000-07:00Oh Crunch! Every time I shave I swear I'm going to give it up because of ingrown hairs! I'm so going to try this!novemberjuliethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06807393272869913743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-35105258177787874922009-05-17T07:31:00.000-07:002009-05-17T07:31:00.000-07:00Do I crush the aspirin, or just let them dissolve?Michelenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-30851215905219784812009-05-16T23:46:00.000-07:002009-05-16T23:46:00.000-07:00I love Tend Skin but had to give it up because of the plastic bottle. Same problem with isopropyl alchohol. If you ever see it in a glass bottle, do let me know! (I wonder if vodka would work -- or Everclear.)Fake Plastic Fishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11070617520887713061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-13506039695068598172009-05-16T20:33:00.000-07:002009-05-16T20:33:00.000-07:00Abbie - I've heard that if you're going to shave to use conditioner rather than soap to help prevent razor burn, nicks, etc. Plus I guess it does double duty as a moisturizer. <br /><br />So far I'm loving this home-brewed Tend Skin!Crunchy Chickenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10612320939936593420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-17137312738497650052009-05-16T19:57:00.000-07:002009-05-16T19:57:00.000-07:00I don't usually comment here, but I thought I'd throw in my 2 cents. I've used tea tree oil with great luck. I once thought I'd have an ingrown hair on my upper lip for the rest of my life until I tried dipping a Q-tip in tea tree oil and applying it 2x a day. It was gone within 5 days. Now, it's my go-to. If it gets too drying, I'll use a little coconut oil afterwards!Emerald Greenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04832412389585434492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-9314238080747244542009-05-16T19:15:00.000-07:002009-05-16T19:15:00.000-07:00I've never experienced this problem, but know others that have. I'll share your remedy.Green Fundraisinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02455649047737533864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-81959718007890185372009-05-16T19:10:00.000-07:002009-05-16T19:10:00.000-07:00I was just going to ask the chemical reasoning behind how this works, but see you've already covered it.<br /><br />I dont' think I'll try it, since I have such dry skin anyway and not a huge problem with ingrown hairs, but it's good to make a mental note of another home remedy.<br /><br />BTW- have you got a home remedy for razor burn or shaving cream? Should you just use soap, or conditioner or something? Just wondering since you're the green guru of hair removal. :)Farmer's Daughterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04993260095409544097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-41880746092059657852009-05-16T16:57:00.000-07:002009-05-16T16:57:00.000-07:00I wonder is this would work similarly to Clearsil for acne, then? I think I might give it a whirl - my skin always breaks out at the onset of humidity, so I'll have plenty of time to try it :)Evillesweenyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02462127014767628607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-48982020084692133042009-05-16T09:41:00.000-07:002009-05-16T09:41:00.000-07:00I just looked it up on <A HREF="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salicylic_acid" REL="nofollow">Wikipedia</A>:<br /><br />Salicylic acid causes "the cells of the epidermis to shed more readily, preventing pores from clogging up, and allowing room for new cell growth."<br /><br />Aspirin is actually acetylsalicylic acid, but works similarly.Crunchy Chickenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10612320939936593420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-89094266627998701352009-05-16T09:36:00.000-07:002009-05-16T09:36:00.000-07:00Priscilla - My understanding is that the combination of alcohol/aspirin will slough off dead skin cells, the ones that might trap hairs trying to grow out, causing bumps and, potentially, infection. <br /><br />Also the aspirin (salicylic acid) essentially works as an acne like medicine (similar to the ingredients in Clearasil and the like).Crunchy Chickenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10612320939936593420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-86447353530296679452009-05-16T05:50:00.000-07:002009-05-16T05:50:00.000-07:00!!!!!!!<br /><br />THANK YOU FOR THIS. <br /><br />I LOVE Tend Skin but I am just flat out unwilling to spend that much for a tiny bottle. The BikiniZone pads work well enough but I am definitely trying this out.Little Miss Moneybagshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15247616592623546010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-90299586161165189082009-05-16T04:08:00.000-07:002009-05-16T04:08:00.000-07:00So how does that work???Priscillanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-15357613865999098102009-05-15T23:34:00.000-07:002009-05-15T23:34:00.000-07:00Shana - Yeah, the idea is to moisturize after applying it. And, to be used in addition to exfoliation.Crunchy Chickenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10612320939936593420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-65307561562203856652009-05-15T23:13:00.000-07:002009-05-15T23:13:00.000-07:00Holy COW, is that mix going to be drying. Eesh. Methinks the simpler and greener thing would be manual exfoliation.Shananoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-65389121488655220442009-05-15T23:11:00.000-07:002009-05-15T23:11:00.000-07:00I am trying this!!Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15226661369337001142noreply@blogger.com