Of special interest is DeJong’s discussion of his ingredients. He goes into detail about the history of lemons, for instance, talking about where the fruit came from and why it is significant as a grooming product.
Chapters are broken up into their areas of use, with headings like “Elbows and Knees,” “Hair,” “Hands,” and “Privates” breaking the book into natural, easy-flowing sections.
DeJong’s suggestions are easy-to-follow and clearly-written. His chapter on the face, for instance, talks about smiling more and describes five basic rules to good facial care. A homemade facial scrub comprised of three parts baking soda to one part water is recommended, as is a drop or two of olive oil as a moisturizer.
All of the chapters follow the same pattern, offering easy advice with simple, funny instructions. DeJong is a delight and he comes across as a knowledgeable, amusing, caring individual with a true desire to experience life and help the world around him. Clean Body: The Humble Art of Zen-Cleansing Yourself proves that simple, sustainable living is possible, effective, affordable, and fun.
Now if you'll excuse me, I'm off to tell my mother all about DeJong's baking soda foot soak.
Article comments
1 - Jeannie Danna
Nice article Jordan,
I know all the lotion and potions are causing major health and environmental problems in this world..that's another article and fight!
I would like to tell you about Tea Tree Oil; it's from Australia and I use it for bathrooms, floors and basic disinfecting. Tee tree oil smells fresh and leaves my surfaces absolutely sparkling clean...I bet your mom would like it. You can buy it at most Pharmacies or order on-line and it only takes 7 drops to a quart of distilled water to make a months supply. This stuff lasts forever...:)I spent about six bucks a year ago on a little bottle and I still have half of it left!