0 Bubble Bath as a Shampoo??

As you know I'm in a protective style (kinky twists). After about 2 weeks of having this protective style I needed to shampoo the hair in the front of my head !! When I go too long without washing my scalp it gets crazy itchy and flaky. The front of my head looked like I had some kind of illness. o_O Yes. I had to tell you all that to let you know how DESPERATE I was for some shampoo!

 I was out of my liquid black soap for shampooing and I kept procrastinating on making some more. I couldn't find my other shampoo, so I looked at my daughters bath bubbles. She only even has this because my husband couldn't find any other bubble bath for her in Wal-Mart. *note to self don't send husband looking for bubble bath*

Yes, this is what I used on my hair.

Anyway.....

To shampoo, I took out about 8-10 twists in the front and washed just that area with the bubble bath. It was weird seeing all the suds in my hair, been a long time since I have used sulfates. I was so scared that my hair was going to be hard as a brillo pad...

But, it wasn't! My scalp was so clean and my hair felt wonderful! I didn't use a rinse out conditioner, just the shampoo and my hair felt nice and soft. The build up was gone off of my twist too (you know the part where the knot is that collects lint, flakes, and whoknowswhat).

I promise I'm not crazy ya'll...I promise.

I have used it 2 more times on my whole head since and I get the same beautiful results. My scalp feels and looks so clean! Which leads me to wonder if the black soap is really getting all of the oils off of my scalp.

The black soap contains shea butter, and I think my scalp likes the bubble bath because it doesn't moisturize my scalp. It cleans it and lets it breathe.

Sooooooo.....

I think I will be using the *cough* bubble bath on my scalp and the black soap on my hair when I take these twists out.

I don't expect everyone to go out and buy Johnson's Bubble Bath for your hair but, if you're experiencing an itchy scalp it may help you like it did me. I am realizing that my scalp doesn't like any build up and likes to be 100% clean.



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0 Tutorial: How to make liquid black soap

To make my liquid black soap, I purchased some black soap from Coastal Scents a few weeks ago and I love it! I was a little nervous about buying real black soap because I heard it was soggy, stinky, rough, and just a bit unpleasant. In the past I was using Nubian Heritage black soap, which has a black soap base but, is not black soap.

Black soap doesn't stink! It smells nice and fresh! The smell wouldn't offend anyone, as it just smells like pure clean soap. It is soft but, not mushy just soft enough to where you can cut it with a butter knife.

I will do a separate post on the benefits of black soap (because if I don't, this post will never end...)

Enjoy!!

Cast of characters: black soap, slither of Nubian Heritage black soap (last little piece left), measuring cup, squirt bottle and stainless steel 1 quart pan. It is advised that you don't mix food pans with soap pans, so I reserve this small pot exclusively for making soaps and melting oils.

Pour 2 cups of water into the pan to boil. You don't have to boil the water, just get it really hot. The hotter it is the faster the soap will melt.

Black soap! Black soap! The main attraction! Looks like fruitcake doesn't it?

Cut off a small section. I don't measure, I just eyeball it. My section wasn't more than an inch thick and 3 inches long.

See how small the section is? It's going to take me awhile to get through this whole block of soap...

Cut it up into little chunks.

Add it to the hot water. See how soapy it gets? Black soap has a nice lather!

It's melting...

All done! That took about 5 mins. to melt it all. Easy peasy.

Pour it into your squirt bottle or old body wash bottle.

Let it sit for a few hours...why? I don't know. It doesn't thicken up or anything so I have no idea why it has to sit. I just follow directions...ha!  All done!!

I think this method would work for any soap (natural soap), I think some may thicken up more than others but, otherwise I don't see why it wouldn't work.

You may be wondering Why not just use the soap in chunks? because black soap tends to get soggy in the shower and it's easier to dilute it and use it as a liquid.

This method makes 16oz. of liquid soap. I don't use a preservative and I haven't had any problems with mold. We use this up in about 2 weeks.

Black soap for me is not a moisturizing soap at all! It cleans and cleans well without being harsh. The first few days that I used this soap, my skin was very dry but, after a week my skin seemed to get used to it. I can't explain the scientific reason for this...obviously. Haha! (this is BEFORE putting on lotion, my skin seems to drink lotion after I use this soap)

Also, when using black soap it is important to follow up with REAL lotion and not some smelly store stuff! I tried using my beloved Juniper Breeze from B&BW and my skin was like "Kick rocks!". I have to use something thick like cocoa butter or shea butter.
 
Please try this out and let me know how it goes for you!

Thanks for reading!

0 5 Things I can't live without- skincare

I like to keep things simple. I don't like a lot of clutter and junk everywhere. If I buy it, I plan to use it. I hate wasting money. (shouldn't we all?) When I find something I like, I stick with it. Sometimes I look at what I have and think "That's ALOT!!!" but, I know compared to most women I am not even on the "product junkie" scale. So here are 5 things I can't live with out when it comes to skincare.

*Bath and Body Works Juniper Breeze Body Lotion- I love this stuff!! I love the smell! I have went through atleast 5 bottles and am not tired of the smell yet. The lotion isn't very moisturizing but, the smell is amazing!! If I could get this in a gallon size container I would be in heaven!!

* Nubian Heritage Black Soap- This is honestly one of the best soaps I have ever tried. It moisturizes and can double as a shampoo. I have been using this soap exclusively for over 2 yrs. and don't plan on stopping any time soon.

* Bentonite Clay- I have a serious black head problem around my nose and nothing seems to get rid of them. When I use this clay it gets rid of the white heads and the black heads, I makes my face feel so clean. I like that I can feel it "sucking" the dirt out of my skin.

* Shea butter- I use this when my skin is really dry. We take a lot of family trips to Texas and that place seems to suck the moisture out of everything! Shea butter is great for your body and hair.

And last but not least...

* Baking soda- Baking soda? Yes. Baking soda. I love scrubbing my face with baking soda after being out in the hot sun or whenever my face feels dirty.

BS is also great as toothpaste!!

See, told you I like to keep it simple! All of these items are less than $10 a piece and all but, one are completely natural.

What are the 5 things you can't live without when it comes to skincare?