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You might remember when I started my quest for shiny, bouncy hair without shampoo … it was angst filled and stressful! But finally, after a couple of months of bad-hair-days, I have solved the mystery to going shampoo-free. My hair is soft, super shiny, and has good natural wave. Amazing! Before I get Continue reading The secret to ditching your shampoo…forever! 
Want to have clean, shiny, silky, good-smelling hair without having to use detergent-based shampoo?? So do I. I have tried, really I have! But so far, no luck. I hit rock bottom the other week when my boyfriend said “You know, your hair really doesn’t look very good.” Which means it must have been Continue reading Shiny, bouncy hair without shampoo! Theoretically. 
Do you want to detox your beauty routine? Reduce the amount of chemicals you put on your body? Use greener products? If you watched the Story of Cosmetics and want to clean up your act, here are 9 easy tips on how to green your beauty routine. Inventory what you actually use – 
We’re a few weeks into the Beauty Detox, and I wanted to give you an update on my current beauty routine. If you remember, I did a product inventory and found my 28 frequently used products. Here’s the original list, and what natural substitutions I’m using at the moment. I’m not totally happy Continue reading Beauty detox: my current natural beauty routine 
If you want to lighten the chemical load of your beauty routine, how do you know which ingredients to avoid? First, check out the Environmental Working Group’s Skin Deep Database. You can look up any of your existing products to see their rank on the toxicity scale (0-10, 10 being most toxic). While they don’t 
I’m struggling a bit with my skincare routine, and it’s starting to show in my face. I’m especially missing my concealer to cover the dark circles and spots. And the spots are abounding. I attribute this to the fact that my skin is a product testing ground at the moment. Every few days 
The beauty detox has officially begun. I’ve cleaned out my cabinets and shelves. Offending beauty products are in the basement for safe keeping until next year. I’m going to start with just the basics, and I plan to have a full, indulgent beauty routine reestablished by the end of the year – Continue reading The four basic products I can’t live without 
28 types of products. I hesitate to admit this number, it’s slightly embarrassing. And that’s not even the number of products I actually own … that number is far higher (115 to be exact!)… 28 is just the type of products that I use on a regular basis, that I’ll have to recreate during my Beauty Detox, or go without. I recently announced my year-long Beauty Detox. The first step is an inventory of everything I currently own and use. Partially to understand the scope of my addiction, but also to put these products out of sight for the next year (they’re going in a box in the basement.) It would be way too easy to fall off the natural-beauty wagon in a moment of (bad hair) desperation. |
Hi, I'm Amanda, and I write about healthy and creative living by rediscovering vintage skills! I focus on good food, handmade beauty products, kitchen remedies, and getting crafty & creative, all from my small kitchen in London. First time visiting? Start here. 
 Don't forget that I'm just a regular person. I'm not a doctor, therapist, herbalist, aromatherapist, chef, expert or professional practitioner of anything I discuss here on Vintage Savoir Faire. I'm just really interested in vintage tips, detoxing my beauty routine and traditional remedies. So if you're unsure about anything, check with your doctor or a qualified professional before you try it! All the information on this site is provided on an as-is basis. Whew. Glad we cleared that up! |
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