From c1963a11b164fd5bd90558752cc1beb49b67d7b9 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: nimbius Date: Tue, 2 Oct 2018 06:44:00 -0700 Subject: [PATCH] new sectioning --- HYGENE.md | 39 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ README.md | 5 +++++ 2 files changed, 44 insertions(+) create mode 100644 HYGENE.md diff --git a/HYGENE.md b/HYGENE.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..2eda4ed --- /dev/null +++ b/HYGENE.md @@ -0,0 +1,39 @@ +###frugal hygene + +This section covers basic improvements to personal hygene. + +###The navy shower +Also known as the combat shower, sea shower, or military shower, this method of bathing +significantly reduces the amount of water used during bathing. Navy showers originated on +naval ships where freshwater was scarce. +- step into the shower with the water running. +- turn water off. Apply soap. +- turn water on. rinse soap off. + +###Shaving +The shaving industry is a rich tapestry of profiteering at the expense of human insecurity. +The most frugal option is to simply not shave, however this is simply not a reasonable choice in many +cases. + +- Use a safety razor. + Safety razors are substantially cheaper than modern multi blade razors. in turn, they command a higher level + of proficiency in shaving. a pack of 50 blades is less than 10USD. Safety razors can be stropped, and sharpened, + for even longer life. + +- Use shaving soap. + Shaving creams are an abundant source of shareholde value. a bar of soap will last longer than a can of shaving cream, + and is more versatile. application can be by brush or by hand. + +###Soap +Soap is inexpensive to manufacture and stores indefinitely. The soap recipe included in the recipes folder will produce +a high quality castile soap from nothing but olive oil, water, and lye. This soap is mild enough for hair, body, and shaving. + +Soap slivers can accumulate a substantial amount of waste. The method to recombine old soap into a new bar is called re-batching. +To re-batch soap: +- fill a coffee mug with soap slivers and 10-20ml of water. +- microwave the mug for 10-20 seconds +- stir the mug each cycle until the soap warms and melts. +- pour this soap into an oiled ramekin or other container mold. + +once cooled and hardened, the new soap is immediately ready for use. + diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 5a4b519..bf5153f 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -23,3 +23,8 @@ The goal of this repository is not to make an economic build/buy argument, but t ### TO DO: explain how to cook the 32 recipes ive added :P + + +# Sections: +[Hygene](HYGENE.md) +[Recipes](recipes/README.md)