One of the sacrifices I have to make as a new mom is that I am not allowed to take a bath for a month. I have to follow old customs of my relatives since they are concerned about my health. I went thru CS operation when I gave birth to my baby Geof, and because of that, I am left with a painful wound (bikini cut yey, and not even visible thanks to my great OB).
It is a custom that women who just gave birth are not allowed to take a bath for 1 whole month because they are afraid they might get “lamig” or “chills”. To be honest, it has been 8 days since I last took a bath and I feel so sticky. Wash cloths and baby wipes dont satisfy me since before, I used to take a bath 2-3 times. Skin is easy to clean.
But what about my scalp and hair?
It’s greasy, sticky, and sweaty. Gross.
An alternative I could do is dry shampoo. Haha it rhymes. Of course I can purchase commercial shampoos, but why buy when you can make one cheaper?
The basic ingredient is cornstarch. Then I could mix in a few essential oils to add fragrance, but instead I just bought J&J Cornstarch Powder *lazy me*
Results?
BETTER!!!!
But of course nothing beats freshly washed hair. Pray for me 🙂 22 more days to go till I get my well deserved bath…
(or.. I could cheat and take a bath when no one is looking LoL)
Related Links:
http://thebeautybrains.com/2007/12/12/dry-shampoo-and-other-weird-ways-to-wash-your-hair/
http://www.essortment.com/lifestyle/homemadedrysha_sido.htm
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oh man, that's one thing about giving birth I don't like, not being able to take a shower daily! But cornstarch from JnJ works! I can atest to that, i've tried it once on our "no water day at home" and it works like a charm 🙂 🙂 🙂
congrats K! hehe… yan din sinabi sa akin after I gave birth kailangan NO SHOWER for a month! di ko kinaya, naligo ako after a week huhu.
You cant take baths/showers for a month? ive never heard of this! may i ask where youre from??
ooh, i'm glad i learned about the use of cornstarch today!
Now that is the stupidest thing I've ever heard! Sorry about my language and no offense but that is just not true. I am a physician and that is something that is NOT advised. You have to take a bath (just cover the wound until it heals fully) for you and your baby's health and hygiene. Especially if you're breast feeding, a daily bath is important.
Thanks nikkiz, Im desperate for a bath but my in-laws wont allow me 🙁
Good thing my hubby is the nicest and gave me a warm sponge bath
+ shampoo last night
hi K! when did you give birth? i gave birth last may 4 😀
^May 5!Sorry just read it! Magkasunod pala tayo!