I've never been a conditioner fan myself. I don't like how it feels on my skin. That's mainly why I'm trying out herbs on my head, and I've been liking using catnip. I haven't needed any oil or conditioner at all! It's wonderful.
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I've never been a conditioner fan myself. I don't like how it feels on my skin. That's mainly why I'm trying out herbs on my head, and I've been liking using catnip. I haven't needed any oil or conditioner at all! It's wonderful.
julya
It is great isn't it?
Now - try it on your skin!
I wash my face with it in the morning and use it on my hands.
I do not need to moisturize and no more hand lotion.
Nynaeve
Yes - a big difference.
The first time I tried it - the boss at work asked if I had done something to my skin - that I looked younger - you will not need that, lol.
No problems whatsoever.
My skin feels silky smooth - not dry or irritated - don't forget - I soak in in when I do my hair. I would have known if there were problems before using it on my face.
The dilution I use - 1 level tsp to about 275ml, perhaps a touch more water, is perfect for my face - previous dilutions were a little too astringent.
That is the beauty of this - you can make it your own - I have sensitive skin - what is perfect for me may not be just right for you - I can only tell you what makes me happy with the dilution I use.
Ahhhh, I see.
I will have to try it on my face as well, then. I have extremely sensitive skin too, and I've been looking for something more gentle. When the catnip dilution I've been using has touched my skin, it hasn't caused problems, so I doubt it will when I use it on my whole face. Have you tried putting other stuff in it for use on the face? And do you let it sit a bit and dry like in your hair or do you rinse it off fairly fast?
Nynaeve
Nope - as with my hair - I am a catnip purist - nothing added. I have experimented with additives like glycerin and acv - a golden yellow acv made from green apples.
For me - catnip works best straight.
For my face, I do not leave it on longer than a few seconds before rinsing.
That is enough.
However - for my hands - I do those in the shower - while the catnip is on my hair - I do not do them separately in between - and it has not been necessary.
Another tip I keep forgetting to mention but you are too young for this one - when in the shower - while the catnip is on my hair and hands - I also put it on my eyebrows and down south - it covers the grey/white on any hair - uncovered - except for the hair on my head - that needs deep conditioning - and the colour takes better covered.
I gotcha.
I was wondering about how long you left it on because I've always heard that it's good to make a cup of tea, then take the teabag while it's still warm, rub it on your face, then let it dry on your face, didn't know if catnip could/should be used the same way. Maybe I'll try both.
Nynaeve
It cannot hurt to leave it on a bit - in the mornings - I am in too much of a hurry usually.
I have left in on a bit longer - it depends on how much time I have.
From my experience though - it is definitely not necessary at all.
Apply - "wash" - rinse - that's it. No fuss no muss.
I have no idea where that expression comes from, lol.
I should clarify one thing and I do not clarify my hair, lol - it does not need it.
My hair is in excellent condition now.
I doubt that the catnip needs to be left on my hair as long as I continue to do so for the treatments.
But I hardly s&d anymore - once in a while if I get the urge to - I am not fond of it - so the urge is rare these days.
It used to be necessary - s&d's are definitely good to help relieve tangling by removing broken hair ends.
However - my hair does not tangle anymore - wet or dry - and I have not been for a trim in over 7 months - no tapered ends either.
If I change the timing - I will have to monitor the change - experiment and keep monitoring - I cannot be bothered.
Literally for me - if it ain't broke - I am not going to fix it.
I gotcha.
I guess I can use it somewhat like I've been using it in my hair. Cool to know you don't need to clarify.