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Black soap: 8 tips for home and garden.

Use it to degrease the kitchen. Black soap is a degreasing product made from vegetable oils and potash. Several types of vegetable oils can be used in its composition, including olive oil, linseed oil, sunflower oil, and copra. This soap is sold in liquid form or in a more concentrated and pasty f ...

24
Mar
2023

Zero waste: 5 tips for recycling soap scraps

1- Make a solid soap The first possibility for recycling soap scraps is to melt them to make a new solid soap. The trick is to gather about a dozen soap pieces in a saucepan with a bit of hot water. Melt over low heat until you obtain a homogeneous paste. You can then customize your new soap. Off ...

02
Oct
2024

Natural Gardening: 5 simple and effective remedies for the vegetable garden.

phids, and bean mites. To prepare a natural repellent, let a crushed garlic clove soak in a little rapeseed oil for a day. Add a tablespoon of black soap and then dilute this mixture in a liter of water. All that's left is to spray this remedy on the vegetables attacked by insects. 2- Coffee ground ...

30
June
2023

Garden: 5 Grandma's recipes that work

ium to lay their eggs. That's why you need to be vigilant and regularly rearrange the shell barrier at the foot of your plants. 3- Spray black soap against aphids Another well-known grandmother's recipe for gardeners is to use black soap as a natural treatment for aphids and diseases. Agai ...

13
Aug
2021

Tourism in Provence: 5 ideas for free outings.

alling the town hall at 04 90 43 95 47 at least 5 days in advance (http://www.mairie-boulbon.fr/fr/information/80718/patrimoine). Discover the artisanal soap making in Salon-de-Provence. One of the 5 free outing ideas in Provence will allow you to discover another local know-how: the artisanal produ ...

05
Apr
2023

Solid cosmetics: advantages and disadvantages

ther even easier method: you can also directly rub the solid deodorant on your still wet armpits after showering. As for the shampoo that looks like a soap, simply rub it on your wet hair to make it lather. Disadvantage #2: you need to equip yourself. With solid cosmetics, no more packaging, shampoo ...

19
Oct
2017

The hydroalcoholic gel: history of an invention

was while looking for a way to limit nosocomial diseases that he invented for the nursing staff a faster and simpler alternative to hand washing with soap and water. The solution to a puzzle The adventure that led to the creation of hydroalcoholic gel began in 1992. With his team at the Geneva h ...

05
Nov
2020

Eczema problem: 5 mistakes to avoid

1- Use regular soap The first of the 5 mistakes to avoid when you have eczema is what products to use for daily grooming. People who suffer from this problem usually have dry and irritated skin. For this reason, they should not use ordinary washing products like shower gel or conventional soap. ...

23
Aug
2022

Face, nails and hair: what beauty routine for fall?

, normal to combination skin - lavender floral water for oily or acne-prone skin. Floral waters allow you to gently cleanse your face without soap. Complete with moisturizing care to soothe your skin that has been dried out and sensitized by the summer sun: - a moisturizing cream in the ...

08
Sep
2022

Whiting of Meudon: recipes and uses.

ese reasons, this white powder is an essential part of natural housekeeping, along with other natural cleaning products such as white vinegar, baking soda, black soap, and Marseille soap. How to use Meudon white? The simplest method for using Blanc de Meudon at home is to mix this fine powder with a ...

03
May
2023

Organize the Bathroom: 5 Storage Tips

is to clear out the shower or around the bathtub. This strategic spot often becomes cluttered with various shower gels, shampoos and conditioners, or soap and solid cosmetics on soap dishes… To declutter this space, put away products that you do not use daily into cabinets and finish older bottle ...

03
Apr
2024

Garden: How to Install Japanese Stepping Stones?

e steps every two or three years by applying a greying product and an anti-fungal treatment. Stone slabs can simply be cleaned with a hard brush and soapy water. Opt for a natural soap such as Aleppo soap, black soap, or genuine Marseille soap. Caution: Do not use a high-pressure cleaner to mainta ...

29
Apr
2024

May Day: 5 Unusual Facts About Lily of the Valley

s flower is probably derived from "musk", due to its characteristic fragrance. Although lily of the valley scent is very common in perfumery and the soap industry, the fragrant bells are rarely used in their natural form. This fragrance, which contributed to the success of the perfume "Diorissimo" ...

26
Apr
2007

Prevention of bronchiolitis: adopt the right reflexes

on objects such as toys or door handles. This is why the first good reflex to adopt to prevent bronchiolitis is to regularly wash your hands with soap and water or with Hydroalcoholic gel for at least 30 seconds. Remember to wash your hands before and after taking care of the child, for examp ...

06
Dec
2021

Covid-19 : how to do a self-test ?

is the procedure to follow? To properly perform a self-test at home, be sure to do things in the right order. Before you begin, wash your hands with soap and water or hydroalcoholic gel. Take all the items out of the box and place them on a clean, flat surface. Read the instructions provide ...

10
Jan
2022

Plus belle la vie: soon the end?

air on France 3 for nearly 18 years. But this program is living its last months of broadcasting on French television. On March 18, 2022, the daily soap will celebrate its 4500th episode, an impressive number that many TV productions would dream of... However, its future has been in limbo for a ...

08
Mar
2022

Hygiene in summer: be careful not to over wash!

reflex prevents the spread of disease, especially during this Covid-19 epidemic. To be effective, hand washing should be done with warm water and soap and should last for at least 15 seconds. So, to protect yourself from viruses and bacteria, remember to wash your hands after using the bathro ...

30
June
2022

Aromatherapy first aid kit: 5 essential oils to take with you when you travel

plication on a mycosis (non-vaginal), especially a nail or foot mycosis - as a disinfectant on a wound, even an open one, after cleaning it with soap and water to remove dirt - as a gargle, diluted in water, to relieve sore throats and mouth ulcers This essential oil has no contraindica ...

25
July
2022

Charroux in Allier : one of the most beautiful villages in France

tard owes its characteristic color to the red wine and grape juice it contains. Arts and crafts are also well represented in the village, including a soap factory, several pottery makers and a store selling handmade candles with original fragrances. View this post on Instagram ...

27
July
2022

How to treat plants with essential oils?

not directly spray the oils onto your plants! You must first dilute them. As essential oils are insoluble in water, you must mix them with a surfactant agent such as black soap or bio dishwashing liquid and a vegetable oil such as rapeseed oil. Regarding the quantities to use, on average, 20 to 25 ...

16
May
2023