tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556407519304648586.post554845006324050179..comments2023-03-06T23:58:14.479+11:00Comments on Murra Mumma: Reducing chemicals in our livesMurra Mummahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07551315057088246751noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556407519304648586.post-58751710754886769682011-10-26T20:41:22.610+11:002011-10-26T20:41:22.610+11:00Dixibelle, you are an inspiration girl! I still h...Dixibelle, you are an inspiration girl! I still have a LONG way to go, but am getting there slowly. Thanks for the links!Murra Mummahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07551315057088246751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556407519304648586.post-67331282106328082782011-09-26T14:22:02.905+10:002011-09-26T14:22:02.905+10:00I've wanted to read that book but been too afr...I've wanted to read that book but been too afraid!<br /><br />This is a journey we've been on for quite a number of years since I had to find toiletries that were kinder on my skin, and my reaction to sulphates was getting worse. Slowly, we became more eco-aware and also, keen to reduce toxins for our own health too. It's tricky, and there are still plenty of 'nasty chemicals' and toxic stuff in our house... like Exit Mould I use occasionally (which is worse, mould or a chemical spray once a month?), sunscreen (the 'natural' ones was too greasy to wear and I found myself less likely to use it on myself or the kids), toothpaste & deodorant, packaged non-organic convenience food, but we have mostly found alternatives that work for us, and fit into the eco/ethical guidelines as much as possible. Other ideas I haven't done yet are the No 'Poo technique (no shampoo) using bicarb to wash and apple cider vinegar rinse, or oil face cleanse, or the honey one sounds good for when you have your own bees!<br /><br />http://www.littleecofootprints.com/2011/01/washing_my_face_with_honey.html<br /><br />http://www.ecomilf.com/2011/03/oil-cleansing-method.html<br /><br />We use soap nuts for washing clothes & have made a 'liquid soap' out of them too, which you can use as handwash, washing dishes etc. too apparently. I also tried growing soapwort, which grows well & I made a liquid soap from it, but haven't used it much!<br /><br />Urgh, fly spray & toilet freshener just kill my sinuses!<br /><br />http://eatatdixiebelles.blogspot.com/2010/08/how-do-i-stay-sparkly-and-clean.htmldixiebellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03891290324250395382noreply@blogger.com