no poo and EOs

[shanniesue2]

I'm so excited! I got some lavender EO from a local farmer's market today, and now I want to know what I can do with it.

how exactly do you use EOs when you no poo? Do I just rub a drop or two into my hair? Into my scalp? Do I mix it with the BS or the rinse (I've been using lemon juice)? Can I use daily in between washes or should I only use it when I wash?

How else can I use it? I need specific instructions, please b/c I'm new to all this.

[velcromom]

It doesn't work well in the rinse, it won't mix with the water. It is possible to blend it with the bs, but mixing it in is kind of a pain because it's awfully dusty. I think if you made the bs/honey balls that some people use you could try mixing some into those.

If you are wanting to scent your hair, an easy way to use it would be to simply put a few drops in a little sprayer bottle with water and spritz it on whenever you feel like it. You'll have to shake before spraying.

I also make a quick linen spray for ds with a few drops of lavender in a sprayer full of alcohol (use a grain alcohol not a rubbing alcohol).

Another nice use for lavender is a balm. One third liquid oil, one third solid oil/butter and one third beeswax. I'd go olive, coconut, beeswax, all ingredients you can get at the natural foods store. One ounce of balm goes a long way so don't go and make a lot.

You can also make a simple deodorant: 1 oz Unrefined shea, .5 oz coconut oil, blend those at room temp and mix in baking soda til it's the consistency of toothpaste. Add a few drops of lavender to your preference.

[Ruthla]

I've put EOs in the big container of vinegar, that I then dilute and use as a rinse. But I haven't bothered with that lately- it's just too much bother and my hair gets just as clean without it and the smell isn't all that strong anyway.

Lavendar oil is nice in the tub though, on the occasions when I get to take a nice, hot soak.