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Deodorant or antiperspirant?

Most people think that antiperspirants and deodorants are the same thing, but they aren’t. Antiperspirants work by clogging, closing, or blocking the pores with powerful astringents such as aluminum salts so that they can’t release sweat. (Note that aluminum can accumulate in the brain.) Deodorants work by neutralizing the smell of the sweat and by antiseptic action against bacteria. Deodorants are preferable because they don’t interfere with sweating, a natural cooling process.
Make Your Own Deodorant
Make your own deodorant using fresh herbs and essential oils! It’s easy, simple, quick and natural - a wonderful way to add your favorite scent.
Lovage Deodorant:
1 tbsp. dried or 2 tbsp. fresh chopped lovage leaves or
1 tbsp. dried chopped lovage root
2 1/2 cups water
Place the lovage leaves or root and water into a saucepan and bring to a boil. Cover and simmer for about 5 minutes.
Cool completely and strain into a sterilized jar. Store in a cool place and use within one week.
To use - soak a cotton ball in the liquid. Wipe it over your body and leave to dry naturally.
Lovage deodorant allows the body to sweat naturally as it eliminates unpleasant odors.
Sage Deodorant
(A spray deodorant)
1 ounce of sage tincture
1 ounce of witch hazel extract
10 - 20 drops of essential oil blend - Use sage, coriander or chamomile to fight bacteria and add another one that has the fragrance you like
5 - 10 drops of grapefruit seed extract (a natural anti bacterial agent
used as a preservative). Add the GSE into the sage alcoholic tincture before you put the oils in otherwise the GSE tends to separate the oils.
This needs to be shaken before you use it.
Deodorant Bar
1-1/2 oz beeswax
1/2 oz cocoa butter
1 oz coconut oil
10 drops rosewood essential oil
4 drops cypress essential oil
4 drops spanish sage essential oil
4 drops coriander essential oil
Melt beeswax and cocoa butter. Remove from heat and add coconut oil.
Stir until melted. Allow to cool but mixture should still be warm and pourable.
Add essential oils and pour into deodorant container.
Baking Soda Simple Solution
Baking soda works wonders because it neutralizes the odor of sweat. Just sprinkle a light covering of baking soda onto a damp washcloth. Pat on. Don’t rinse. This tip—just using baking soda—has saved me on many occasion, especially when travelling.
Basic Deodorant Powder
1/2 cup baking soda
1/2 cup cornstarch
a few drops essential oils such as lavender or cinnamon
Place the ingredients in a glass jar. Shake to blend. Sprinkle a light covering of the powder on a damp washcloth. Pat on. Don’t rinse.
Basic Liquid Deodorant
1/4 cup each witch hazel extract, aloe vera gel, and mineral water
1 teaspoon vegetable glycerin
a few drops antibacterial essential oils such as lavender (optional)
Combine the ingredients in a spray bottle. Shake to blend.
Makes 3/4 cup
Shelf Life: Indefinite

Until next time,
Miss Bodyline.