Natural Deodorant
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Almost all store-bought deodorants are laced with questionable ingredients and loaded with synthetic fragrances. Antiperspirants can also be bad because they actually block sweat glands—this may be asking for trouble since the underarm area is especially sensitive and is susceptible to irritation and rashes. Anyway, once an antiperspirant wears off, underarm sweat glands produce more perspiration to compensate.
There is an alternative. Sweat is odorless until it comes into contact with airborne bacteria. Antibacterial herbs such as chamomile and coriander inhibit growth of underarm bacteria and solve the problem naturally. If you do not perspire much, you may find that a simple aromatic body powder will do. Arrowroot, cornstarch or white clay are good bases for powder.
Natural Deodorant
2 ounces witch hazel (any drug store)
5 drops each sage and lavender essential oils
Combine ingredients in a spray bottle. Shake well before every application.
Almost all store-bought deodorants are laced with questionable ingredients and loaded with synthetic fragrances. Antiperspirants can also be bad because they actually block sweat glands—this may be asking for trouble since the underarm area is especially sensitive and is susceptible to irritation and rashes. Anyway, once an antiperspirant wears off, underarm sweat glands produce more perspiration to compensate.
There is an alternative. Sweat is odorless until it comes into contact with airborne bacteria. Antibacterial herbs such as chamomile and coriander inhibit growth of underarm bacteria and solve the problem naturally. If you do not perspire much, you may find that a simple aromatic body powder will do. Arrowroot, cornstarch or white clay are good bases for powder.
Natural Deodorant
2 ounces witch hazel (any drug store)
5 drops each sage and lavender essential oils
Combine ingredients in a spray bottle. Shake well before every application.
posted by Joan~ @ 3:26 PM
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