Not exact matches
My son also makes a fabulous shampoo out
of 1/3 cup Dr. Bronners liquid
soap, 1/4 c. coconut milk, and 1 tsp
nut oil (he
uses walnut).
I really love the natural cleaning power
of soap nuts, but I really like
using a liquid.
Soap nuts, or soap berries, grow in tropical areas and have been used by native peoples for hundreds of ye
Soap nuts, or
soap berries, grow in tropical areas and have been used by native peoples for hundreds of ye
soap berries, grow in tropical areas and have been
used by native peoples for hundreds
of years.
Soap Nuts are a dried fruit that are
used to clean your laundry in place
of detergent.
Well, since I've been
using my
soap nut shampoo it has happened twice that I skipped a day
of washing my hair.
If the idea
of making
soap nut tea for cold washes (you just throw the bag in for warm and hot washes) and keep track
of the bag is not for you, you still have a way to
use soap nuts for your laundry and enjoy all the awesome benefits.
We've been
using soap nuts with quite a bit
of success.
To clean organic baby toys without the
use of harsh chemicals like bleach or household cleaners,
use all natural cleaners and, if the toys are machine washable,
use eco-friendly
soap nuts.
A handful
of Soap Nuts can be purchased for pennies and
used for multiple loads, making them the most cost - effective laundry solution I've found too.
To
use, put 4 - 6
Soap Nuts in a muslin bag like this one (or you can make one out
of fabric scraps) and place in washer.
If you are
using a cold cycle, steep the bag
of soap nuts in a cups
of hot water for 5 - 10 minutes to release saponins before tossing it in with your laundry.
But I've seen a number
of other bloggers talk about
using liquid
soap nut concentrate as a natural shampoo and I can't wait to try it out!
After your wash cycle is complete, just remove the bag
of soap nuts and let it to dry, or
use it again right away if you're doing another load.
We also offer a wide range
of information on
soap nut uses.
There's a small but charming Saturday farmers» market selling everything from papayas to «plate lunch» (the classic Hawaiian lunch staple, usually consisting
of a smoky barbecued meat with generous portions
of white rice and macaroni salad); a
soap factory that
uses indigenous ingredients like kukui and macadamia
nuts; and Waialua Coffee & Chocolate, which serves up some
of the island's best
of both.
These are said to be processed only with Skal * approved bleaches (no dioxin),
use azo free and heavy metal free dyes, and be finished («sized») with an Indian
soap nut, instead
of the usual formaldehyde.