Guest guest Posted January 9, 2007 Report Share Posted January 9, 2007 Lavender Deodorant 4 ounces 100 proof grain alcohol28 ounces purified water1 cup of dried lavender flowers1/4 tsp. Dried thyme leaf1/4 cup witch hazel leaf2 teaspoon Lavender essential oil In a large jar, combine herbs. Mix alcohol and water and pour into jar with herbs to fill. Screw cap tightly on jar. Let steep, shaking occasionally for a full moon cycle. Strain liquid through muslin cloth. Return liquid to clean jar, add essential oils, Screw cap tightly on jar, shake vigorously. Let set and shake thrice more over the course of a day. Shake well before decanting into spray bottles. ~ Author Unknown ~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 9, 2007 Report Share Posted January 9, 2007 Is there a way to make this without alcohol? Thanks KatrinaTPrach <tprach wrote: Lavender Deodorant 4 ounces 100 proof grain alcohol28 ounces purified water1 cup of dried lavender flowers1/4 tsp. Dried thyme leaf1/4 cup witch hazel leaf2 teaspoon Lavender essential oil In a large jar, combine herbs. Mix alcohol and water and pour into jar with herbs to fill. Screw cap tightly on jar. Let steep, shaking occasionally for a full moon cycle. Strain liquid through muslin cloth. Return liquid to clean jar, add essential oils, Screw cap tightly on jar, shake vigorously. Let set and shake thrice more over the course of a day. Shake well before decanting into spray bottles. ~ Author Unknown ~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 9, 2007 Report Share Posted January 9, 2007 Hi Katrina: The alcohol is used to make a tincture of the dried herbs. You can leave it out and substitute witch hazel extract (try drugstores for it). I would start with 16 ounces of witch hazel to macerate the herbs in, strain and add 16 oz distilled water (or for an extra strength deodorant, use all witch hazel) and the essential oil. It will need to be shaken before use, but it should make a good deodorant. Personally, I would cut the recipe in half or even fourths... Good luck, Cat Is there a way to make this without alcohol? Thanks Katrina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 10, 2007 Report Share Posted January 10, 2007 Thanks Cat, I dont mind the alcohol but my dad is a recovering alcoholic and since i have to move back home it cant be in the house Thanks, ill have to try this Katrina">^-.-^<" <catzilla wrote: Hi Katrina:The alcohol is used to make a tincture of the dried herbs. You can leave itout and substitute witch hazel extract (try drugstores for it).I would start with 16 ounces of witch hazel to macerate the herbs in, strainand add 16 oz distilled water (or for an extra strength deodorant, use allwitch hazel) and the essential oil. It will need to be shaken before use,but it should make a good deodorant. Personally, I would cut the recipe inhalf or even fourths...Good luck,CatIs there a way to make this without alcohol?ThanksKatrina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 10, 2007 Report Share Posted January 10, 2007 Hi Katrina: That's very considerate of you! The witch hazel extract does have a small amount of alcohol added as a preservative, but I don't think it should cause any problems. Good luck to you and your dad! Cat Thanks Cat, I dont mind the alcohol but my dad is a recovering alcoholic and since i have to move back home it cant be in the house Thanks, ill have to try this Katrina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 10, 2007 Report Share Posted January 10, 2007 I would not use witch hazel, you need to get yourself some vegetable glycerin or even apple cider vinegar. I use vegetable glycerin for my family that cannot use alcohol or my kids. Kathy You can buy it here http://www.mountainroseherbs.com/supply/ingred.php Vegetable Glycerine This pure 100% USP grade vegetable glycerine (glycerin) is used in cosmetics and body care products to assist in retaining moisture and is helpful in pulling oxygen into the skin. Vegetable glycerine is a natural emollient that adds a cooling effect on the skin and has become a predominant ingredient in most skin care products and soaps. Vegetable glycerine is also the principal medium for the manufacturing of non-alcohol based herbal extracts, which are called glycerites. This makes for a sweet alcohol free extract that can be easily administered to children, animals and those with alcohol sensitivities. Kosher certified and suitable for food and cosmetic use. Top of Form Bottom of Form Witch Hazel Extract Unlike commercial Witch Hazel extracts which contain more alcohol than actual Witch Hazel, and having only been distilled once; the line we offer leads in both quality and potency. Enjoy this true Witch Hazel extract which has been double distilled in only a 14% alcohol base. Contains 86% Witch Hazel Extract and 14% grain alcohol. On Behalf Of >^-.-^< Wednesday, January 10, 2007 12:44 AM Re: Lavender Deodorant Hi Katrina: That's very considerate of you! The witch hazel extract does have a small amount of alcohol added as a preservative, but I don't think it should cause any problems. Good luck to you and your dad! Cat Thanks Cat, I dont mind the alcohol but my dad is a recovering alcoholic and since i have to move back home it cant be in the house Thanks, ill have to try this Katrina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 10, 2007 Report Share Posted January 10, 2007 Oops sorry I guess for deodorant you can use witch hazel, they are not going to drink it Kathy On Behalf Of Kathleen Ramsey Wednesday, January 10, 2007 1:34 AM RE: Lavender Deodorant I would not use witch hazel, you need to get yourself some vegetable glycerin or even apple cider vinegar. I use vegetable glycerin for my family that cannot use alcohol or my kids. Kathy You can buy it here http://www.mountainroseherbs.com/supply/ingred.php Vegetable Glycerine This pure 100% USP grade vegetable glycerine (glycerin) is used in cosmetics and body care products to assist in retaining moisture and is helpful in pulling oxygen into the skin. Vegetable glycerine is a natural emollient that adds a cooling effect on the skin and has become a predominant ingredient in most skin care products and soaps. Vegetable glycerine is also the principal medium for the manufacturing of non-alcohol based herbal extracts, which are called glycerites. This makes for a sweet alcohol free extract that can be easily administered to children, animals and those with alcohol sensitivities. Kosher certified and suitable for food and cosmetic use. Top of Form Bottom of Form Witch Hazel Extract Unlike commercial Witch Hazel extracts which contain more alcohol than actual Witch Hazel, and having only been distilled once; the line we offer leads in both quality and potency. Enjoy this true Witch Hazel extract which has been double distilled in only a 14% alcohol base. Contains 86% Witch Hazel Extract and 14% grain alcohol. On Behalf Of >^-.-^< Wednesday, January 10, 2007 12:44 AM Re: Lavender Deodorant Hi Katrina: That's very considerate of you! The witch hazel extract does have a small amount of alcohol added as a preservative, but I don't think it should cause any problems. Good luck to you and your dad! Cat Thanks Cat, I dont mind the alcohol but my dad is a recovering alcoholic and since i have to move back home it cant be in the house Thanks, ill have to try this Katrina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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