2019 Coffee Clay Chebe Onion Rice Tea Ayurv Acv Avj Challenge

ElevatedEnergy said:
What is in your recipe that you think is providing the slip? My first batch is slippery as well and I thought it was from the Xanthum Gum. This new batch actually allowed me to run my fingers through my hair so I believe it is a combo of the clay and Xanthum Gum.
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It's so basic so the slip was surprising. I think the water to soap ratio made a difference this time. I only added my infused oil, glycerin, and raw honey. Skipped a gum out of pure laziness (as I do have some in my cabinet) which is where the slip had come from in the past .
 
Prepping to make a Rosewater based conditioner, so I made my own Rosewater using this tutorial:



I used 2 cups of rose petals/buds to 5 cups distilled water/citric acid

After an hour, I ended up with this:

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Around 3 ounces of pure & potent distilled rose water from the condensation in the pot.

16 ounces of rosewater tea...the tea is oily and my hands are so moisturized from straining.

Well worth it!!!
 
water_n_oil said:
@ElevatedEnergy Looks awesome. I made my own years ago but haven't tried it again yet. I had the Heritage brand in my basket this morning at Sprouts but put it back lol.
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Oh no! I would have snatched that up so quick...probably cleared the shelves! LOL

I swear I'm not just saying this because I made the homemade rosewater....promise....butttttttt Heritage Rosewater aint got nothing on what I made and I've been using that particular brand over 6 years now.

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ElevatedEnergy said:
Prepping to make a Rosewater based conditioner, so I made my own Rosewater using this tutorial:



I used 2 cups of rose petals/buds to 5 cups distilled water/citric acid

After an hour, I ended up with this:

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Around 3 ounces of pure & potent distilled rose water from the condensation in the pot.

16 ounces of rosewater tea...the tea is oily and my hands are so moisturized from straining.

Well worth it!!!
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Awesome!! I've been looking for an easy way to make rosewater. Did you use organic roses or just whatever ones you purchased?
 
Pretty sure that ayurvedic black soap is healing dd2's skin. Tonight is our third use and her skin is incredibly smooth and soft save for any spots she has scarring (but even those places are softer). Been following up with my coffee oil shea blend.

I also organized my cabinet this evening. Largely raw ingredients, mixes, and hair accessories for the girls. The only store bought items we're using right now is our conditioners (leave in, rinse out, and dc) but hoping to change that soon.
 
water_n_oil said:
Pretty sure that ayurvedic black soap is healing dd2's skin. Tonight is our third use and her skin is incredibly smooth and soft save for any spots she has scarring (but even those places are softer). Been following up with my coffee oil shea blend.

I also organized my cabinet this evening. Largely raw ingredients, mixes, and hair accessories for the girls. The only store bought items we're using right now is our conditioners (leave in, rinse out, and dc) but hoping to change that soon.
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I counted my store bought products last Tuesday. I have 8 conditioners and 1 gel. I already started using them up this past wash day. I would just give them away, but them Curl Junkie conditioners are too yummy. I'mma use them up slowly and enjoy every last drop, but none will be repurchased. :peek:

I'm not interested in a DIY gel, so my Kinky Curly Custard stays till the end....that will be the only thing I repurchase.
 
ElevatedEnergy said:
I counted my store bought products last Tuesday. I have 8 conditioners and 1 gel. I already started using them up this past wash day. I would just give them away, but them Curl Junkie conditioners are too yummy. I'mma use them up slowly and enjoy every last drop, but none will be repurchased. :peek:

I'm not interested in a DIY gel, so my Kinky Curly Custard stays till the end....that will be the only thing I repurchase.
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The stuff I have on hand has been recent and not HGs so I won't repurchase, though I do really like the Obia deep conditioner. I think I'll probably still repurchase the Mielle Babassu & Mint dc as it's literally the only deep conditioner I like for dd2. It's amazing for her. I've also been loving The Mane Choice 3-in-1 on all of us so that may stay in rotation as well.
 
water_n_oil said:
It's so basic so the slip was surprising. I think the water to soap ratio made a difference this time. I only added my infused oil, glycerin, and raw honey. Skipped a gum out of pure laziness (as I do have some in my cabinet) which is where the slip had come from in the past .
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care to share your mix? made one a while back but it was an ultimate fail
 
Prisangela said:
care to share your mix? made one a while back but it was an ultimate fail
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I melted an 8.5oz block of black soap using just enough water to cover it. Left it covered for 3 days stirring once or twice a day. After that I strained the liquid. I portioned off 1C adding in 1tbsp + 1tsp of my ayurvedic oil (you can use w/e oils you like), 1tbsp raw honey, 0.5tbsp vegetable glycerin.
 
ElevatedEnergy said:
I ended up making another Black Soap shampoo. I didnt strain the particles from my last batch and I was afraid they wouldnt rinse well from my hair.

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I also added some clay to the one for my hair: Rhassoul Clay, Rose Clay & Sea Clay. I should have used my immersion blender instead of whipping it. There were so many bubbles, that it took 4 days for the bubbles to settle enough for me to bottle it. LOL

The one for my face is so good. I feel like those little particles/beads help to exfoliate the skin.
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A tip on how to use Xanthum Gum to thicken DIY shampoo without worring about clumping:

In a seperate container, add a tablespoon of the Gum, then mix in water slowly until it looks like pudding. Then add the Xanthum Gum Pudding to your shampoo and use an immersion blender to blend it in.

It will make your DIY Black Soap shampoo thick, smooth and slippery.

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I'm holding it upside down, and its still not going anywhere! Love this stuff!

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Use a hair growth tea as my final rinse with all of these herbs-
Rosemary, Chamomile, Calendula, Horsetail, Nettle, Catnip, Sage, Thyme, Marshmallow Root, Red Clover and Peppermint. Also sharing my tip tuesday video where I go into detail about Calendula, I also doing a giveaway if anyone is interested in the tea
 
ElevatedEnergy said:
Are you using this mix on just your scalp or both (scalp and hair length)?

If just the scalp....the type of oils and powders look fine....however scale the measurements of the powders to 1 teaspoon each. The mixture will be very potent if you leave as is and will probably need to be diluted with a ton of oil once you finish infusing. If any of the powders are new to you as well, I would only recommend using one at a time as if you have an allergic reaction, the itches or any other discomfort...it would be hard to pinpoint where its coming from. For example, you could do:
1/2 cup coconut oil
1/2 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon Bhringraj

Infuse then strain. After straining, then add your 10 drops of lavender. Use the mixture on your scalp at night as Bhringraj has a very relaxing effect so it tends to make you a bit sleepy. I would say test it out for 2 weeks before you try another blend. You can continue repeating that process with each powder.

Yes, you can definitely mix powders and herbs in the same batch. I do it all the time, but straining it takes a bit more work but not by much.

I'll PM you and @BeautifulRoots before the week is over about powders. Those jokers are potent and I now understand why they are sold in such small amounts. You really dont need much for them to be effective.
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Currently steeping 1 teaspoon of bhringraj in 1/2 cup EVOO and EVCO in a glass jar in a sunny spot. Plan to strain and begin use this weekend after my next wash day.

What’s the easiest way to strain? I feel like the powder mixed into the oil fairly well.

I really hope I like this. If so I really want to be able to use on the length of my hair - I hear it can have a silkening effect and I want to Be able to use the same oil on my scalp and just pull down through the length.

I am trying to limit the products and simplify my routine (max of 2 HG per step) I use as I have been converting to a more natural lifestyle. So far I am down to:

Cleanse:
Alikay Naturals black soap - love clay detox in conjunction with the new moon monthly

Deep condition:
Obie natural deep conditioner or Alikay Naturals honey and Sage DC

KCKT leave in
AVJ/water
Herbal Oil - CRN Ayurvedic serum
DIY Shea butter blend to twist/braid
Gel when I want more hold - Kinky Curly custard or homemade flax seed gel

Scalp massage with oil at night - DIY bhringraj in olive/coconut oil base

Coloring: 2 step henna indigo every 3-6 months
 
last night I did quick wash:
Alikay Naturals black soap 2x

Deep condition obia naturals deep conditioner w shower cap no heat

KCKT leave in + AVJ/water

Herbal Oil - CRN Ayurvedic serum

Wolfgang Lisboeg method for deep waves by super detangling

homemade flax seed gel <<< liked that I made a smaller amount (1 cup) since I always have excess that ends up going bad before I can use it, Too much lavender EO, was not as moisturizing as I remember will ply around with ratios and added oils in the future etc

Wearing hair pinned up in two jumbo flat twists. Will spritz + Shea butter to retwist tonight or tomorrow - really wish my hair was long enough to wear the two braids down but soon!
 
SunkissedLife said:
Currently steeping 1 teaspoon of bhringraj in 1/2 cup EVOO and EVCO in a glass jar in a sunny spot. Plan to strain and begin use this weekend after my next wash day.

What’s the easiest way to strain? I feel like the powder mixed into the oil fairly well.

I really hope I like this. If so I really want to be able to use on the length of my hair - I hear it can have a silkening effect and I want to Be able to use the same oil on my scalp and just pull down through the length.

I am trying to limit the products and simplify my routine (max of 2 HG per step) I use as I have been converting to a more natural lifestyle. So far I am down to:

Cleanse:
Alikay Naturals black soap - love clay detox in conjunction with the new moon monthly

Deep condition:
Obie natural deep conditioner or Alikay Naturals honey and Sage DC

KCKT leave in
AVJ/water
Herbal Oil - CRN Ayurvedic serum
DIY Shea butter blend to twist/braid
Gel when I want more hold - Kinky Curly custard or homemade flax seed gel

Scalp massage with oil at night - DIY bhringraj in olive/coconut oil base

Coloring: 2 step henna indigo every 3-6 months
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The powder should settle to the bottom after sitting for a while so you should be able to just pour the oil off from it, no?
 
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