Anti-perspirant a natural alternative?

[Guest guest]

Becky,

Here are some I've collected but haven't tried yet....too many irons in the fire right now.....and I'm making soap at the moment....next is some tinctures, and then I may be getting to the deodorants...

 

Body & Foot Deodorants

 

 

1) Add a few cups of tomato juice to the bathwater, soak for at least 15 minutes. This is an old, well known remedy for deodorizing pets and people who have been sprayed by a skunk. . . if it works on that odor, any other body odors are a piece of cake.2) Add an infusion of parsley to the bath water as a deodorizer3) Witch hazel is a very effective deodorant. Simply apply to underarms with cotton balls or gauze.4) Use 4 tablespoons of baking soda in the bathwater. After bathing and drying, apply baking soda under the arms5) Apply cornstarch under the arms6) Apply vinegar under the arms7) Use pine soap when bathing8) Wear all cotton clothing that breathes as opposed to synthetic fibers which cause perspiration and retain odors.9) For problem odor, avoid eating the following strong smelling and choline rich foods which cause body odor when sweated out:GarlicOnionsCurryCuminPeppersEggsLiverFishLegumes10) Eat fresh parsley daily

Cream Deodorant

 

 

1/2 ounce cocoa butter1/2 ounce beeswax1 Tbsp glycerine1 Tbsp rosewaterMelt cocoa butter and beeswax slowly in the top of a double boiler. Remove from heat, add glycerine and rosewater. Add several drops of one or more of the following deodorizing esssential oils: calendula, coriander, eucalyptus, lavender, lemon, rosemary, sage, or thyme. Stir before use if cream seperates.

 

 

 

Herbal Deodorant Powder2 parts powdered sandalwood (for fragrance and anti-microbal properties)1 part powdered white oak bark (an astringent)1 part powdered lovage root (for fragrance)Pulverize herbs in a blender or food processor until they become a very fine powder. Transfer powder into a clean, dry iron skillet and very lightly pan-roast to set resins and scents. Fill muslin draw-string bags with the powdered herbs, or use handerchiefs tied with a string or ribbon. Pat bags under your arms or on feet.

 

 

 

 

"No-Sweat" TeaThe following herbs, when brewed and drunk as a tea are reported to reduce perspiration within 2 hours of use with its effects lasting several days:4 cups boiling water1 teaspoon dried hops1 teaspoon stinging nettle1 teaspoon fresh cut rose petals1 teaspoon fresh or dried strawberry leaves1 teaspoon fresh walnut leaves3 tablespoons of dried sage leavesCombine all ingredients, cover and steep for an hour. Strain and sweeten with honey if desired.

 

 

 

 

Radish DeodorantExtract the juice from about 2 dozen radishes, add 1/4 teaspoon of glycerin. Pour into a squirt bottle and keep refrigerated. Squirt under arms after a bath or pour some into the palm of your hand and rub under the arms.

 

 

 

Stick Deodorant4 ounces cornstarch2 ounces baking soda1 ounces liquid chorophyll2 ounces vodka2 ounces distilled water8 ounces beeswax10-15 drops of honeysuckle, rose, coriander or essential oil of your choice.Mix all ingredients except wax and chorophyll in a bowl, stir thoroughly. Melt wax in top of a double boiler over very low heat, remove from heat. Add the other ingredients and blend well. If the wax thickens too much to be workable, heat again. As the mixture begins to cool, but before it hardens, add the liquid clorophyll and essential oils. Pour into molds. Let harden. Remove from molds. Store in a tightly closed container away from heat to avoid shrinkage.

 

 

 

Turnip DeodorantApply the juice of fresh raw turnips under the arms

Have fun!

Suzi

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[Guest guest]

Aluminum is thing that you don't want in your deodorant and it is found in Natural deodorant advertised as aluminum free, Natural Rock. You also do not want Benzalkonium and Zirconium that is found in all commercial brands. I order from Scents of Nature natural one made of Zinc-oxide, witch hazel, aloa-vera and essential oils. And I also buy body powder from them.

 

Jasmina

[Guest guest]

Sage tea is really good for reducing perspiration.

 

 

> Hi,

> It is one of those lurkers. I have been doing some research for a

friend

> who asked me to make him an anti-perspirant. I don't use it. I just use

> (natural) deodorant. I can't find any recipes or suggestions. Is

aluminum

> whatever the only thing that stops sweating locally? (BTW I have already

> pointed out that sweating is healthy, but apparently he does a lot and is

a

> professional.) Any suggestions? What about the salt rocks?

> Thanks,

> Becky