deodorant

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thanks to all who took the time to answer my questions.....

cee

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Another option for your friend is shaving beneath the arms. I don't know if

he/she already does this or not... but shaving can reduce the odor quite a bit -

although it will not cut down on the amount of sweat produced.

However - shaving will allow the moisture to evaporate much quicker.

>>> floinix@... 03/23/01 12:18PM >>>

Hello, everybody!

This is my first post here, I subscribed yesterday! My name is Shendel, I live

in São o, Brazil and I am 27 yo, starting to adventure in the natural

cosmetics fabrication as a hobby. Oh, you may find some weird english

expressions in my posts, cause portuguese is my first language! :-D

Adding to Sydney post... I once had a coleague in college who sweat A LOT, I

mean, he got his t-shit all wet, when everybody else were dry (here is São o

is not as hot as in Rio or places at the north). He went to see his doctor and

did some exams and he had nothing!!! Oversweating was a natural reaction of his

body, at least as he continued to drink lots of water his body demands, he would

never get intoxicated. But I am not saying your friend should not go to the

doctor to see what is her/his problem!

I also just found out the best deodorant I ever used, a natural one, from Lush

(that natural handmade cosmetics brand from England). It is *very good*, both

the smell and its duration. Its name is " Aromaco " and smells patchouli. Where

are you? I know there is Lush of course in England, Canada, Japan and Australia.

Canada and Australia send to USA. Their website is http://www.lush.co.uk .

Nice to " meet " you all!!!

Shendel

deodorant

O.k. guys, I've got a friend with a major sweat problem who would like to

find some sort of remedy.

She uses that crystal deodorant but finds that she still sweats alot, which

isn't really a big problem in itself, but the odor is apparently really bad.

She feels the need to wash at least a couple of times a day, which doesn't

seem normal.

Does anyone have any suggestions for something natural she could make or

buy?

Thanks much.

Sparks

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Ok ok, I'm on a roll blackheads...which eo's and what method would you

pro's recommend? It's for myself.... 42 years old, combination skin,

black...I don't know how long these lil rascals have been here.. on either

side of my nose.. but this morning I actually took the time to LOOK at my

face in the mirror and there they were giggling and pointing their fingers

at me nanananabooboo.... hmm they gotta go - I should have the last laugh

right?!

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> What recipes do you guys use? I haven't found a decent deodorant recipe

> so far...I experiemnted with various beeswax and oil ones...but they

> were all sticky and not terribly effective.

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> Ambrosia

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You know what I stumbled upon, that turns out to be a darned effective

deodorant, is a " salt bar " - - cold process soap, which has salt added

to it, equivalent to the weight of the oils used. I use a blend of

natural solar sea salt and Himalayan Pink Sherpa salt, and superfat

fairly heavily (about 10%). You could make it unscented, or use some

sort of helpful essential oil blend (like with cypress, juniper, tea

tree...). You just wet the bar and rub it under your arms. I KNOW,

you're thinking " eww, SOAP, it will itch! " but it doesn't. (I don't

recommend using it right after shaving, though, for obvious reasons...)

Of course, it's a deodorant, not an anti-perspirant.

I have tested it myself here in the Arizonio summers, and if it works

here, I'd say it's rawther effective.

)

Sue

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On Sep 22, 2008, at 3:36 PM, Ambrosia wrote:

> What recipes do you guys use? I haven't found a decent deodorant

> recipe

> so far...I experiemnted with various beeswax and oil ones...but they

> were all sticky and not terribly effective.

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> Ambrosia

I have a few I could send you off list if you like.

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Adam Gottschalk wrote:

>> Ambrosia

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> I have a few I could send you off list if you like.

yes please, that would be great!

Ambrosia

http://www.perfumebynature.com.au

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Andrine-are your products both a deodorant and an anti-perspirant? I have yet to

find an all natural product that is both. If your products are both I'd love to

get the recipes too. Thanks in advance, Simone.

 

 

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Hello Ambrosia,

I make a rose cream for my wife. Since the fragrance is from Bulgarian Rose Otto

it is pricey. She asked me if I could make a deodorant just like it. I did. I

took some of the same rose cream and added 1oz zinc oxide to 7ozs.of that cream.

That's 1 part zinc to 7 parts cream 1/8 or 12.5% the limit is 25% in the US, so

if you think you need a little more its ok.

If you use the Low Micron Zinc Oxide or the nano Z-Cote the cream does not leave

a white film. The zinc oxide is a mild astringent and it prevents bacteria from

building up under the arms. You will find that the discoloration from the

commercial products will fade away in time.

You can use this with any cream that you like to make, or have on hand.

Hope this is helpful to you.

Joe

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On a side note.....If you use baking soda in it, it WILL have aluminum in

it....you have to buy a special brand where the label says aluminum free....I

know I buy mine from BOBS RED MILL........

cATERINA

@...: ambrosia6@...: Tue, 23

Sep 2008 08:36:42 +1000Subject: deodorant

Adam Gottschalk wrote:> On Sep 21, 2008, at 8:18 PM, simone wolf wrote:> >>

Andrine-does your underarm deodorant contain aluminum chlorohydrate?>> Take

care, Simone.> > I'm pretty sure no natural perfumer would ever use something

like > that, especially when it's so easy to make highly effective deodorant >

with only " wholesome " ingredients.What recipes do you guys use? I haven't found

a decent deodorant recipe so far...I experiemnted with various beeswax and oil

ones...but they were all sticky and not terribly effective.Ambrosia

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> Andrine-are your products both a deodorant and an anti-perspirant? I

have yet to find an all natural product that is both. If your products

are both I'd love to get the recipes too. Thanks in advance, Simone.

>

Sorry -- no they're not anti-perspirant. Only deodorant.

Andrine

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> On a side note.....If you use baking soda in it, it WILL have

aluminum in it....you have to buy a special brand where the label says

aluminum free....I know I buy mine from BOBS RED MILL........

>

> cATERINA

Hi Caterina,

Actually, it's baking powder that has aluminum in it unless you buy

the aluminum-free. Baking soda does not have aluminum in it - it's

just sodium bicarbonate, which is sodium (Na) and bicarbonate (HCO3 -

hydrogen, carbon, and oxygen) at a ratio of 1:1.

Cheers!

Andrine

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> You know what I stumbled upon, that turns out to be a darned effective

> deodorant, is a " salt bar " - - cold process soap, which has salt added

> to it, equivalent to the weight of the oils used.

Wow Sue -- this sounds really cool!

Andrine

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> > You know what I stumbled upon, that turns out to be a darned effective

> > deodorant, is a " salt bar " - - cold process soap, which has salt added

> > to it, equivalent to the weight of the oils used.

>

> Wow Sue -- this sounds really cool!

>

> Andrine

Well, it sure took me by surprise! ) I happened to stumble upon

some website that was selling these " natural salt deodorants " and they

mentioned something about " and you can also use this as SOAP " and I

looked at the ingredients, and realized, HEY, it's the same thing as

my salt bars... who KNEW!!! So I gave it a try, and lo and behold, it

works just great.

I do make a natural deodorant with beeswax, oils, essential oils,

baking soda, all that kinda stuff, rather labor-intensive, but I like

the salt bar better, I think.

If you want to help keep down the wetness, a dusting of simple

cornstarch or arrowroot powder, something like that, would help.

Maybe a blend of arrowroot, baking soda and kaolin clay. Along those

lines.

sue

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> > You know what I stumbled upon, that turns out to be a darned effective

> > deodorant, is a " salt bar " - - cold process soap, which has salt added

Why use harsh chemicals like, aluminium chlorhydrate (linked with Alzheimer¢s

Disease), petrochemicals, emulsifiers and alcohol which are all that are

detrimental to the skin?

High concentration of mixed salts will kill any bacteria kill skin bacteria and

and reduce skin proliferation. It is cheap, easy to find, very effective. The

oceans of the world are all highly salted. Without them they say, the world

would be very smelly place...

I am sure deodorant companies will

not like me for this. But here is a solution that is cheap and effective.

Break Natural Mineral Salt to small pieces and

then grind it in your coffee grinder or blender until it is powdered.

Make sure is is very fine, much finer than table salt. Just a handfull

of Natural mineral salt will be enough to last you for months.

Then

put it in a container and use everday after you shower. Wet your

fingers and apply the powder into your armpit and rub it in. This is

IMPORTANT. You have to sort of massage the powdered mineral salt into your

armpit until you feel the salt dissolving into your skin. That is it.

You will be amazed by the results.

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Is deodorant safer than anti perspirant?

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It depends on the chemicals in them... Someone on the group I think it was Sara suggested using bicarb of soda instead... Simply dabbing on a little bicarb powder ( yes the stuff used in baking)... I have been experimenting using bicarb instead of deo for the last 2 months and I will be sticking with the bicarb... Excellent... also get smelly teenage son to use it on his smelly bits... and the house is much nicer smelling.

 

 

and a container of bicarb only costs less than a pound and lasts at least two months...

 

 

There was also a suggestion of using bicarb with a little essential oil- I think Dr Mercola had a huge article on the many uses of Bicarb about 8 weeks ago.. may be worth googling there.

 

 

Best Wishes

 

 

 

Tracey

On Fri, May 14, 2010 at 1:02 AM, <msce25w@...> wrote:

 

Is deodorant safer than anti perspirant?

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In a message dated 6/3/2012 9:46:42 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, szukidavis@... writes:

Lynn writes:

I try to use personal care products without chemicals. I use Tom's of Maine unscented deodorant thinking it's chemical free. It has propylene glycol which is the active ingredient in antifreeze. Stick deodorant has a higher concentration of PG than is allowed for most industrial use. EPA requires workers to wear protective gloves, goggles and clothing. FDA allows it in makeup, toothpaste and deodorant

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I've been making my own deodorant since my cancer dx in '99. I sometimes buy Weleda's sage or citrus deodorant, but I mostly make my own using the same ingredients as they use. The difference in alcohol is that I use grain alcohol. Works great...even in Florida.

Judi

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Why don't you share your recipe with the group in case someone wants to make their own as well? I like the crystal stick..works like a charm and lasts forever..never had a bad reaction to it.

In a message dated 6/4/2012 4:05:46 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, therapythatheals@... writes:

I use the deodorant stone and it works perfectly. You just need to know that you have to rub for a minute or two for something to occur.

From: FraidyCat <fraidycat@...>Subject: Re: deodorantcures for cancer Date: Monday, June 4, 2012, 7:14 PM

I've been making my own deodorant since my cancer dx in '99. I sometimes buy Weleda's sage or citrus deodorant, but I mostly make my own using the same ingredients as they use. The difference in alcohol is that I use grain alcohol. Works great...even in Florida.

Judi