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@yoursilverlining: Wow, I am going to try the honey! How often do you do that? I could definitely use some improvement on my skin but am terrible about taking the time to actually do anything about it.

@Zbug: I actually stopped using shampoo and conditioner 3 years ago. I use baking soda every week or two as a cleanser and then rinse with a dilute apple cider vinegar solution. I've been very happy with this. People are always surprised when I tell them this so I guess my hair doesn't look like a total greaseball

@shellio: Ditto on the ACV. I still use shampoo and conditioner, but I use shampoo about once a month and do diluted ACV in a spritzing bottle.

@yoursilverlining: I do a honey, brown sugar, lemon juice facial scrub once a week and I've noticed a difference in my skin. Much better than the Apricot Isles scrub I used to use.

@Zbug: I don't measure, but you want it to be thick, but moist and clumpy (that sounds gross). The lemon is the ingredient I use the least of. Make sure you wet your face before you put it on. I usually put it on my face and let it sit for 5-10 minutes, then rub on my face a little, and then rinse. I usually follow up with a mild soap.

@Zbug: I have a couple of friends that I've recently turned on to the baking soda/ACV and they both said it took about a month before they felt like their hair wasn't greasy anymore. If you are interested I would definitely give it a try! Commit to it for a few weeks, though, because your hair will need some time to get used to it.

The ACV rinse really makes my hair soft and shiny. I started out doing both BS and ACV every day, as I would with shampoo, but I found that I didn't really need to do that and currently just use them every 1-3 weeks. My hair is thick and curly and the ACV allows me to comb through it just like conditioner. It is so nice not to have to worry about buying or traveling with shampoo/conditioner anymore, and great that I'm avoiding all the chemicals and decreasing the use of plastic packaging so to me those are some of the benefits. Also saving $$

@mrsjazz: I'm going to try the scrub this weekend!!

@shellio: I've always wanted to try this, but I'm scared it won't work on my hair type! I have really fine, straight hair but I have a lot of it and it tends to get dry. Did you have a transition period before your hair balanced out?

Love this question!

@yoursilverlining: are those products strongly scented? I'm interested in them, but prefer scent-free products.

@yoursilverlining: thanks! I'll go check out my local co-op or Whole Foods to see if they have samplers. I have a memory of smelling their lip balm or something that was just like what you described.

My mom pats white vinegar into her face after washing it at night... it has really tightened up her skin and reduced wrinkles! She spends $$$ on skincare products so hearing this from her really shocked me. Vinegar really does do everything.

@grizz: I think its worth a try! I have very curly hair and didn't think this method would ever work for me because I can't just comb it on the days I don't wash - but rinsing with just water is all the style I need. My sister has straight, fine hair and hers is thin but she started doing it and is really happy with it now. Just prepare yourself that it might feel icky for a few weeks.

I do an apple cider vinegar rinse about twice weeks after shampoo and conditioner. It makes my hair shiny and soft. I started it to help with dandruff issues. It's done wonders for it.