Dr. Squatch uses a combination of ingredients like charcoal powder to block odor, probiotics to prevent the growth of bacteria, and arrowroot to wick away excess moisture. Mix one part baking soda with one part cornstarch. Just apply by patting it under your armpits. And baking soda creates sensitivity to certain types of skin and may develop skin irritation and rashes. I always suggest not to buy a deodorant which contains parabens and such types of harmful preservative. The general deodorants of the market contain lots of harmful ingredients. The common harmful elements of deodorant are aluminum zirconium, cyclopentasiloxane, petroleum, alcohol, baking soda, phenyl trimethicone, parabens, and artificial fragrance. But I have not done an armpit detox and I just got some bentonite clay so we’ll see if that helps! I’ll have to check for your spray recipe too! The baking soda might cause a rash on some people and that’s what you should watch out for if you have very sensitive skin. I was able to get the oil out of my clothes by rubbing the stain with a paste of dish detergent and baking soda before I threw them in the wash. I’m playing around with fractionated coconut oil right now. Today we are going to be making a creamy homemade deodorant without baking soda. It works great for me Amanda, not to keep me from sweating, but to keep me from stinking. Just remember to carry a 2-3oz spritz bottle in your purse so you can reapply as needed. For extra scent, add your favorite essential oil. AND I am about to try this to neutralize toxic moth-ball stink…wish me luck. This is after trying every natural variation I could find (which didn’t work or caused a rash) and after several very failed attempts at making it. Filled with nourishing ingredients like shea butter and coconut oil, this bestselling deodorant has glowing reviews for long-lasting odor protection abilities. Their gender-neutral scents include everything from cucumber mint to eucalyptus to lavender rose. Combine the essential oils and the salt and transfer the mixture to a spray bottle. I used isopropyl alcohol for years before switching to ethyl, it’s still way healthier than using commercial deodorants/anti-perspirants. I’m wondering if this is safe for children that are starting to need deodorant. We are not there yet, but I am trying to find an alternative to regular deodorant. Though not explicitly marketed toward men, we think the stand-out formulation is worthwhile anyone to try. See “Is This Your Child” about allergies causing odor symptoms. Coconut oil seems to keep odor-causing bacteria from growing. A small glass jar is reusable, just toss it in the dishwasher when it’s empty. Forget about buying a plastic tube every time you need 3 oz. Hope, now you can make your homemade deodorant easily. Please, share the after use result with us. And if you have any questions regarding this homemade deodorant, feel free to ask me in the comment box. Today we share yet another way to help you live a healthy, more sustainable and self-sufficient life. I’m currently using microbial silver deodorant. Baking soda has a more alkaline pH while the skin’s natural pH is slightly acidic (5.5-6). To apply, Homemade simply rub your finger on the top of the paste to warm it a little, and scoop out a small amount to rub on your underarm. The paste will “melt” right into your skin and absorb rather quickly. It’s one of the most effective and powerful healing clays. Also, keep in mind that some oils may cause more sensitivity than others. For a while, I dissolved citric acid in water and used that as my favorite natural deodorant. Again, though, it was hard to find a concentration that would be effective without irritating my skin. Lowering the pH is another great way to prevent body odor. That’s why vinegar also works as a natural deodorant. I, too, effectively used it for months. Note that this is NOT an antiperspirant. There are two different types of coconut oil. One smells like coconut, the other does not. We have both in our house, the scentless one is for cooking, and the coconuty one is for baking because we like the coconut taste! Just not in our hamburger or fried eggs. You will want to test it first just to be sure it doesn’t cause any skin irritations. It’s Australian slang for ‘a bad smell! ’ So as the name suggests, they do exactly what it says on the tin! You might do this again if you feel you need to. Then wipe your face off with the wash rag, gently scrubbing away the dirt. I tried putting it into a gel deoderant dispensor, you know the one with the little holes in the top, and I don’t recommend that! You may need to skip the essential oils, reduce the baking soda, or avoid using this product after shaving. This sweat-absorbing homemade deodorant recipe is easy to make and will keep you smelling amazing all day! The deodorant takes under 10 minutes to make and has been a daily staple in my beauty routine for over 14 years. I’ve been using this recipe for a few months and I just love it. I use the coconut scented coconut oil and add dried, ground cinnamon to it and scent it with orange essential oil.
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