I'm learning about my priorities

As I contemplate what to change for the month of August, and possibly beyond, I have learned quite a bit about myself and my priorities. While I may think of myself as "green" and eco-friendly .... the reality is somewhere far less than the mental image!

I still have not decided what I am going to do come August 1st - one week away! I have a good idea, but I am feeling as if my current working idea (which I am keeping secret still so I can contemplate it some more) is just not enough. Something about simply one change a month, for a total of 12 changes, is not that much in the grand scheme of things. Then again, I am not following through with some of my current changes 100% of the time either, so ....

Anyway, I really wanted the first change to deal with personal care products, since that was the impetus of this whole thought process. But in thinking what I use, and then what I can do without, I had a hard time paring it down ... and in the end it said a lot about what I value. Not that I am proud of the reasons why I felt I could not make the change away from said product.

Here is my list of current daily personal care products, and my thoughts of eliminating them:
Shampoo - Nope - I really need clean hair. I do, after all, have to interact in my very mainstream neighborhood! I have thought about trying the whole "No Poo" method, but for now, I'll give up something else!

Conditioner - Maybe. And actually right now I am trying to see how this is going. I'll keep you posted.

Bar Soap - Sure I can go without this in the shower. In fact, I usual just use the suds from my shampoo anyway. That and a washcloth work for most things.

Shave Gel - Don't want to!! I am very addicted to my shaving gel. I could go without it, but I just do not want to!! This is very very indulgent, and I know so. I might give this up once I go thru the can I have and the two cans my mother recently gave me because she gave it up.

Tooth Paste - ummmmm I suppose I could use baking soda. But I like the clean breath smell too. I often use fluoride-free paste, so I am only going without the breath freshening smell. This is on the short-list for elimination.

Body Lotion - maybe. I use it semi-often. More in the winter than summer ... and I am contemplating coconut oil as a replacement. Short list.

Face Lotion - maybe. Again, coconut oil. Short list after more research.

Mouse - maybe. I am experimenting with my looks right now! So, Short List!

Sunscreen - Nope. I burn way too easily.

Face Sunscreen Stick -don't want to. I like the fact that this stuff does not get in my eyes. So while I could get rid of it, I don't want to.

Hand Soap - nope. Need this for after bathroom and etc.

Chapstick - maybe. It all depends on what I could replace it with.