Baking Soda + Vinegar = Just About Everything {Part 1}

It is no secret that I have a unusual penchant for making things from scratch and using what I already have on hand.  I enjoy finding new things that I can make at home without having to make frequent trips to the store.  I keep an ongoing list of these recipes, and since most of them use a lot of the same ingredients I almost always have what I need on hand.  I broke them up into categories so they would be easily accessible if anyone wants to give them a whirl.  I will post one category each day for the next three days.  First up:  Personal Care!

Personal care 

{Almost} Everything you need to make any of the recipes below - I forgot the Stevia.

deodorant {Little House in the Suburbs}- this is the first deodorant that I tried and it is still my favorite.  I have made fancier ones, but they don't seem to work quite as well.

shampoo {Reformation Acres} - Using baking soda to wash your hair. Yes, I am doing this.  There is a six week adjustment period for your hair, and I am smack dab in the middle of it as I type this.  But even with the adjustment period I am pretty pleased with the results.  I thought my hair was going to 'freak out', but it has just been a tiny bit frizzier than normal.  That could also be attributed to the weather.  My hair is very sensitive to weather change.

conditioner {Reformation Acres} - I don't make my "conditioner" quite as fancy as Quinn does.  I just use Apple Cider Vinegar with a couple drops of eucalyptus essential oil for that fresh, wake you up scent.  {The smell of both the vinegar and eucalyptus disappears as your hair dries.

hairspray {Reformation Acres} - I haven't tried this one yet, but I am hoping to soon.

leave in conditioner - coconut oil.  Caution:  I little bit goes a very loooong way.  I used way to much the first time.  Now I just rub my fingers over the oil and use only that amount that sticks to my fingers.

basic toothpaste - 1 part coconut oil, 1 part baking soda, stevia or xylitol and essential oils to taste.  I have used cinnamon, peppermint, sweet orange, and even vanilla extract.

No, I haven't been using horseradish to brush my teeth, but it probably wouldn't surprise you either.

lotion {Home Joys}- I used this lotion all winter long and it works quite well.  A couple of my kids have eczema and it is gentle enough for them to use as well.

lip balm {Crunch Betty} - I haven't made any of these, but I want to.  Crunch Betty also has tons of other recipes I can't wait to try.

Do you have any personal care recipes that you use?  Do they work?  What is your main reason for not using commercial products?  {Mine is cost and healthier ingredients}