I accidently went to the Made from Earth skin care website when looking for something for my research paper, and it was one of the best accidents i ever had. I tried their Organic Tea & Protein Shampoo and loved it….It has a great scent and is gentle on my scalp. Compared to the $30-40i I used to spend on organic shampoo this is an even match at a cheaper price. Best for use to make your hair fuller and fresher….

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Going organic with your pet is a great idea. If you must wash your dog outside, you might want to consider using a drinking water safe hose.(look in the camping department at walmart) Why quibble about shampoo ingredients when your spraying your pet with plasticizers?

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Daniel: glycerin used to be found in the lotion or first-aid aisle in drugstores (near Corn Huskers lotion or other eczema treatments); most health food stores also carry it for both edible (ie for lip products) and topical uses

If you have a big dog and wash them outside, use a (new) plant sprayer with the garden hose. Add in your soap mixture (we'll use my soapnuts liquid come spring), attach to hose, and you have a shampoo sprayer.

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Cindy, Dr. Bronner's does make an unscented formula that he calls baby shampoo. This could prove very helpful for your concerns. It's good for everything else that one uses castile soap for, too, if avoiding all fragrances.

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Daniel, check out the comment made by Rachel. She uses a remedy that I know works, eventhough I don't have a dog. I remember watching some guy on PBS that used lemon scented dish detergent in a mix on the lawn to keep mosquitoes away. I can't remember his whole name, but I remember his first name is Jerry. He had a whole lot of lawn and garden tricks that work to keep pests away without the use of harmful pesticides. So, I know that citrus works.

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Any strong scent will repel insects, like vinegar and minty scents, particularly essential oils--eucalyptus, penny-royal, rosemary, citronella etc.. But be very cautious! These scents can also be harmful if not used properly. E.o.'s are much stronger than we give credit to, & animals & insects are even more sensitive to them--also the smaller the more so. & the do need to be kept up on to maintain effectiveness. If we can smell it, the animal/insect can even more so. I don't know the best answer, neither does a vet NOT trained to natural solutions. Do educate yourself as best as you can by reading library books, several different websites--as ony fruit loop can have one--and ALSO by listening to a vet. Take all versions into account, and where their education comes from, & why. A typical vet does care, & is knowledgeable--which is so valuable & shouldn't be ignored--but if their training comes from corrupt companies that only teach one option when there are others, this needs to be noted, as well, in your final decision. Glycerin can be found @ health food stores, pharmacies, or online--be sure to get veggie based though. If you can't find it, you could probably substitute w/a light oil, one that can be ingested, of equal proportions, or half as much olive oil. Be sure to mix well before use, as oil won't blend. I'm sure the glycerin is used to draw in moisture, and if so, oil would help keep the scalp moist. Light oils are: castor, apricot kernal, jo

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I used Doc Bronner's on my dogs, and the thing to note is that they do use essential oils. I'm currently reading a book on natural repellents for animals, humans, & plants and they do include e.o's., but I've also heard these are hard on animals. If you do use them, be sure they're diluted. An insect won't need much to deter them, nor would an animal--to have that scent on their fur in strong concoctions could be cruel, if not harmful. Doc Bronner's is a great product, and should be diluted as is, but be extra cautious, and the smaller the animal, even more so. But then my Naturopathic Vet approved dipping a water moistened q-tip into a mix of 5-10 drops of tea tree in half a cup baking soda, as a toothpaste for my cats. I'm confused on this issue, I know you can do e.o's, but you also need to be seriously careful. It's always best to do it in smaller amounts if you do. They're also way stronger than most give them credit. &, obviously, we humans can't smell them like animals can. Always research, & from more than one source (library & several different web sites--as any fruit loop can put a page out there--& possibly a vet, yet not all are familiar with natural solutions). Good luck with you and your little ones!

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Where in the world can you buy glycerin?

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I am interested in a type of homemade shampoo that would deter lice or fleas or anything creepy crawly around my buddies. There is 12 of them and they all seem to be excessing with the scratching and biting. I do not see any little creatures but they must be there. I feed all natural raw diet and I keep all my babies well groomed. If you have an idea please let me know what I can do. Thankyou

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Awsome!
Thank You!!!

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