Saturday, September 6, 2008

Deodorant Allergy?

How to Make Your Own Deodorant

Things You’ll Need:

Dry Deodorant #1
Plain baking soda works wonders because it neutralizes odors. If it can neutralize the odor of a cat litter box, imagine what it will do for your underarms.

Fill a small shaker container or tin and just sprinkle a light covering of baking soda onto a damp washcloth. Pat on. Don’t rinse. For a fragranced deodorant powder, add a few mint or bay leaves to the tin.


Dry Deodorant #2
Combine the following in a plastic zipper bag,
1/2 cup baking soda
1/2 cup cornstarch
a few mint or bay leaves
Shake well and pour into a tin with a lid.

To use: apply with dry washcloth & dust on. Alternately reuse an empty spice jar and sprinkle onto damp armpit. For unscented deodorant, omit the bay or mint leaves.


Liquid Deodorant #1
1/4 cup witch hazel extract
1/4 cup aloe vera gel
1/4 cup water
1 teaspoon vegetable glycerin
a few drops essential oils, if you prefer fragranced deodorant.
Combine all in a spray bottle, shake well. Will keep almost forever


Liquid Deodorant #2
1 cup rubbing alcohol
1 cup baking soda
Mix thoroughly and keep in a spray bottle. Apply as you would any spray or pump deodorant

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