tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5744269477018459532.post1332743136049399241..comments2023-11-03T05:49:26.839-04:00Comments on Small Budget, Big Style: What's In My Medicine Cabinet?Shen Dovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17263458786901489092noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5744269477018459532.post-22820177644478658552009-12-28T09:52:51.641-05:002009-12-28T09:52:51.641-05:00Sounds just like me!
I use shea butter and I mix ...Sounds just like me!<br /><br />I use shea butter and I mix it with olive oil to give it more of a moisturizer-y feeling, that I still have to rub my palms together to melt<br /><br />I bought mine at Whole Foods - Karite One from France... $20 USD per tub, but each tub can yield 2 tubs if you mix it with olive oil<br /><br />I have yet to buy Argan Oil for the face -- I've heard wonderful things about it -- but from a health foods store not from Sephora as it's too expensive on there<br /><br />And Coconut oil for my hair<br /><br />Other than that, I'm going to replace most of my items with Boscia, Tarte, and other brands that don't use sulfates, phthlates (sp?) etc...FB @ FabulouslyBroke.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12966672580040786485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5744269477018459532.post-28814359371677116262009-12-22T21:51:09.848-05:002009-12-22T21:51:09.848-05:00@eemusings Raw (unscented) shea butter is a great ...@eemusings Raw (unscented) shea butter is a great moisturizer, I just prefer the lightly scented version I've been using. It's also a bit thick to use in warmer weather but perfect to use right now. I've only ever bought raw shea butter from street vendors but you can find it online here: http://www.amazon.com/100-Organic-West-African-Butter/dp/B0009JQFF6 <br /><br />@me in millions I will definitely keep you posted on the "greener" products I come across.Shen Dovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17263458786901489092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5744269477018459532.post-90830354144538321542009-12-22T18:06:03.801-05:002009-12-22T18:06:03.801-05:00thanks for the tip! will have to try and find a lo...thanks for the tip! will have to try and find a local equivalent. would you not recommend trying raw shea (assuming i could find it?) Boring smells don't bother me :) on the contrary, i prefer them to OTT smells, my sinuses go crazy!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5744269477018459532.post-80752272052202564972009-12-22T11:12:03.176-05:002009-12-22T11:12:03.176-05:00Keep us posted on your switch to more green produc...Keep us posted on your switch to more green products. I'd love to hear more about it.me in millionshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15926143368225918320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5744269477018459532.post-18186301402602098092009-12-22T07:27:36.631-05:002009-12-22T07:27:36.631-05:00@eemusings I have been using shea butter products ...@eemusings I have been using shea butter products from a vendor in DC area. Here is the website with all of their products: http://www.sheabutterstore.com/<br />These products have a nice scent unlike raw shea that smells really plain.Shen Dovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17263458786901489092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5744269477018459532.post-24594544930820740762009-12-21T22:44:35.215-05:002009-12-21T22:44:35.215-05:00What specific shea butter product do you use and w...What specific shea butter product do you use and where do you get it from? Sounds like it might be what I need.eemusingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08025534387718090906noreply@blogger.com