Quick Gift Idea: How to Make Peppermint Flaxseed Gel
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Have you ever heard of Green Soap??
I had not until I was speaking with someone who consulted me for hair help. I did some research and here is what I found: Using green soap to wash your hair is not generally recommended for regular hair care, especially if you’re referring to the surgical or tattoo-grade green soap (like the kind used in medical or tattoo settings). Here’s why: ⸻ ⚠️ What Is Green Soap? • Tattoo/medical green soap: Contains alcohol, glycerin, and essential oils, primarily used for disinfecting skin—not formulated for scalp or hair. • It’s antibacterial, which is good for sanitation but can be too harsh for the scalp and strip your hair of natural oils. ⸻ ❌ Why It May Not Be Safe for Hair: 1. Too drying – It can strip away natural oils, leading to dryness, frizz, and breakage. 2. Scalp irritation – Contains alcohol and strong agents that may cause itching or inflammation. 3. Not pH-balanced for hair – Hair prefers slightly acidic products (pH around 4.5–5.5); green soap is us...
Compliments of the season! Can one use milled flax seeds to make the gel?
ReplyDeleteMilled Flax Seed will not work well, because it will not strain right. You will have pieces of seeds in your gel. It is best to use the whole one.
DeleteHow often can one use the flax seed gel for hair grooming? How do you know when it has spoiled?
DeleteIt depends on the style, if I only style my hair once a week and need a bit of hold, I use it. I try not to use it too often between washes so as not to create product build up. I only make enough for 2 weeks. Always keep it in the refrigerator. By the way, I research further regarding using milled flax seed. You can try using it, but strain with pantyhose so that all the seeds will be caught, do not use a strainer.
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