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post #1 of 32
6/2/07 at 12:01pm
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I was looking for an all natural body scrub for the shower and I couldn't afford the ones at Whole Foods and so i was gonna go home defeated until I saw some Dr. Bronners Peppermint soap. I bought a small bottle (2.99) and came home and mixed about 2oz with a 3/4 cup table salt and a little water to help it mix. I used it this morning and it was sooo invigorating!! Nice way to start my morning and my skin is silky soft! I can't wait for another week to go by so I can use it again!
post #2 of 32
6/2/07 at 12:42pm
thanks for sharing!! I have been wanting to try the peppermint.
post #3 of 32
6/2/07 at 1:50pm
I luuuuv the peppermint Dr. B's in the morning...especially if I've had a late night . I just wish I could use it more, it dries my skin out if I use it more than a couple times a week
post #4 of 32
6/2/07 at 2:07pm
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Originally Posted by Ambre View Post
I luuuuv the peppermint Dr. B's in the morning...especially if I've had a late night . I just wish I could use it more, it dries my skin out if I use it more than a couple times a week

Have you tried diluting it? I was reading all the little blurbs on the bottle and it said to dilute 2oz in 2 gallons of water. So I don't know. I also followed my shower with a rub down of moisturizer!
post #5 of 32
6/2/07 at 4:15pm
Oh yes, I always super dilute it. I just have extremely sensitive skin.
post #6 of 32
6/2/07 at 7:05pm
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Oh yes, I always super dilute it. I just have extremely sensitive skin.
You could do the same with the baby mild version....maybe that one wouldn't dry out your skin!
post #7 of 32
6/3/07 at 12:31pm
I made up a batch of my olive oil body wash with this yesterday instead of the almond and I LOVE it!!
post #8 of 32
6/3/07 at 12:44pm
Even cheaper and easier is just to mix up olive oil and sugar. I use this on my body and face and I get so many compliments on my skin. I use it every day. You don't need a "soap" part because the olive oil pulls out the dirt from your pores. If your underarms are really stinky you can add some baking soda there.

Added bonus: your skin smells and tastes sweet.
post #9 of 32
6/3/07 at 12:49pm
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Originally Posted by Altair View Post
Even cheaper and easier is just to mix up olive oil and sugar. I use this on my body and face and I get so many compliments on my skin. I use it every day. You don't need a "soap" part because the olive oil pulls out the dirt from your pores. If your underarms are really stinky you can add some baking soda there.

Added bonus: your skin smells and tastes sweet.
I heard that that doesn't have a very long shelf life because the oil can go rancid...so do you just make a small batch up every couple of days or what?
post #10 of 32
6/3/07 at 12:50pm
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Originally Posted by Mom2fiya View Post
I made up a batch of my olive oil body wash with this yesterday instead of the almond and I LOVE it!!
Ooo how do you make that?
post #11 of 32
6/3/07 at 1:08pm
I mix 1/2 cup of olive oil, 2-3 tbls each of honey, dr bonners and water. If it's to thick for your liking dilute with more honey or dr bonners this is also nice a face wash. I put in a blender to mix, this usually last me about a week so I don't have to worry about anything going rancid.
post #12 of 32
6/3/07 at 1:12pm
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Originally Posted by Altair View Post
Even cheaper and easier is just to mix up olive oil and sugar. I use this on my body and face and I get so many compliments on my skin. I use it every day. You don't need a "soap" part because the olive oil pulls out the dirt from your pores. If your underarms are really stinky you can add some baking soda there.

Added bonus: your skin smells and tastes sweet.
what kind of sugar do you use? And do you pre-mix? do tell!!
post #13 of 32
6/3/07 at 1:23pm
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Originally Posted by Mom2fiya View Post
I mix 1/2 cup of olive oil, 2-3 tbls each of honey, dr bonners and water. If it's to thick for your liking dilute with more honey or dr bonners this is also nice a face wash. I put in a blender to mix, this usually last me about a week so I don't have to worry about anything going rancid.
How much Dr. Bronners do you put in?
post #14 of 32
6/3/07 at 1:54pm
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Originally Posted by Mom2fiya View Post
what kind of sugar do you use? And do you pre-mix? do tell!!
I just use white sugar or brown sugar (cheap kind) and i mix up only enough for a few days and keep it in a closed tupperware. You don't need to use a lot-- it spreads far. another good thing is you don't need shaving cream then, after you rinse off the oil/sugar, there's enough oil left on your legs to shave with.
post #15 of 32
6/3/07 at 11:36pm
I put about 2-3 tablespoons of soap
post #16 of 32
6/3/07 at 11:40pm
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Originally Posted by Altair View Post
Even cheaper and easier is just to mix up olive oil and sugar. I use this on my body and face and I get so many compliments on my skin. I use it every day. You don't need a "soap" part because the olive oil pulls out the dirt from your pores. If your underarms are really stinky you can add some baking soda there.

Added bonus: your skin smells and tastes sweet.
how exactly do you make it? and does the oild clog pores
post #17 of 32
6/4/07 at 1:05am
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Originally Posted by Altair View Post
I just use white sugar or brown sugar (cheap kind) and i mix up only enough for a few days and keep it in a closed tupperware. You don't need to use a lot-- it spreads far. another good thing is you don't need shaving cream then, after you rinse off the oil/sugar, there's enough oil left on your legs to shave with.
Great idea! I am going to have to try that!
post #18 of 32
6/4/07 at 2:41pm
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Originally Posted by gottothinkpositive View Post
how exactly do you make it? and does the oild clog pores
it doesn't clog pores, it cleans the oil out of your pores.

i just pour some sugar in a bowl and mix until i like the consistency. you can put it in a squuze bottle, but only enough for a few days.and don't let water get in it, if you're using a jar then scoop it out with a spoon, not your hands.
post #19 of 32
6/4/07 at 3:53pm
I used the oil/sugar scrub this morning; I love how my skin feels soft and moisterized, I didn't even need to follow up with lotion. I mixed just enough oil to help the sugar spread. Now I can finally get rid of my white sugar! Thanks Altair!
post #20 of 32
6/4/07 at 7:21pm
I tried it with coffee grounds the other day. It felt really good, and since I don't like coffee, but I love the smell, I enjoyed using coffee.

(I used it with the peppermint soap)
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