Tuesday, August 24, 2010

vitamin c hair dye remover

I came up with this idea after I was checking out the ingredients in "colorfix", a popular color remover (http://www.haircolor-tips.com/one-n-only-colorf-46.html). One of the active ingredients is: Sodium Hydroxymethane Sulfinic Acid, which I believe is a reduction agent. It also used as a dechlorinator http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dechlorinator.

Vitamin C is also used as a dechlorinator and a popular ingredient in cosmetic preparation probably at smaller concentrations. Check out the pictures in this thread. Enough to convince me to try it to get rid of my dark dye parts.
http://www.makeuptalk.com/forums/f13/vitamin-c-remove-hair-colour-98950.html

Friday, August 13, 2010

DIY skin care

I use a vinegar skin toner (50% water)since I stopped using soap on my face. I rince it off with water.

It occured to me Vitamin C might be better and also a similar acid. Here's what I found.

Interesting commentary on oxidization of vitamin c: http://thebeautybrains.com/2008/05/20/how-to-make-diy-cosmetics-with-vitamin-c/

Or Apple Cider Vinegar for AHA peels http://www.essentialdayspa.com/forum/viewthread.php?tid=35403

Here's a recipe thread with all sorts of cosmetics

http://www.essentialdayspa.com/forum/viewthread.php?p=397787

Tuesday, August 03, 2010

Sulphates in Shampoo

As well as adding keratin to your hair, why not try a healthier no-poo routine?

Check out the curly girl method even if you have straight hair!
http://curlyhair.wikia.com/wiki/Curly_Girl_Products

I might try Dr. Bronners Castile Soaps as my occasional mild shampoo. http://www.ehow.com/i/#article_5059379