Can anyone suggest a healthy or holistic alternative to deodorant?

Question

Trying to avoid all the c**p in anti-persperant and deodorant.

Answer 1

I use corn starch as a deodorant and it works just fine here in the humid South.

Answer 2

we all sweat

we need to sweat to be healthy

blocking our sweat glands can do harm over the long term

fresh sweat is oderless.

only after two hours does the decomposition of bacteria on the skin from substances with odor.

herbal deodorants with zinc-oxide powder and essentail oils prevent the decomposition from happening.

using a home made deodorant in a spray bottle does not block the sweat glands or inhibit their natural temperature regulation.

they are great for sensitive skin as they do not dry or irritate the skin.

wash and dry your arm pits first components of heble deodorant have reliable and long lasting effectiveness only when applied to clean skin.

spray deodorant across skin several times and let it dry before getting dressed.

I will give several recipes depending on what you are looking for.

to help you decide on what to put in it this is what the ingrediants do

please read all notes as some of them you can not every one can use.

I also included a foot deodorant

to inhibit sweating

witch hazel extract inhibits inflammation absorbs oils mildly astringent.

with reg use constricts skin pores and thus reduces excessive sweat.

is you shave your arm pits using whitch hazel water just after shaving stops small pimples and reddening.

zinc oxide powder neutralizes odor

zinc oxide powder is obtained from mineral zincite

it is slightly greasy consistency wil make your homemade deodorant appear milky.

neutalising body odor will not irritate the skin

not completely water soluble the powder will separate from liquids over time.

shake deodorant before use.

aloe-vera juice mildly cooling effect.

has remarkable healing and moisturizing properties.

Basic recipe (not for daily use)

2 tsp zinc oxide powder

2/3 cup witch hazel extract

2 tbsp aloe vera juice

30 t0 40 drops essentail oils (your choice)

in a small bowl stir the zinc oxide powder into the witch hazel extract add aloe vera juice and essential oil

stir well

fill an 8 oz dark glass spray bottle with the fluid

for daily use

add the following to basic recipe

for the essential oil use 30 drops rose geranium (pelargonium asperum)

this oil stop the growth of order causing bacteria.

for sensitive skin

add the following to basic recipe

30 drops calendula extract (calendula officinalis )  (Co2)

10 drops lavendar (lavandula angustifolia)

both of these are mild but strong bacteria and odor fighters.

for excessive sweating

add the following to basic recipe

30 drops sage (salvia officinalis) essentail oil

sage oil inhibits sweat gland activity by as much as 50 % and gently  constricts pore size

PLEASE NOTE

SAGE OIL SHOULD NOT BE USED IF YOU ARE PREGNANT OR HAVE EPILEPSY.

cypress essential oil ( cupressus sempervirens) can be use instead.

PLEASE NOTE

to match up the english name and the latin name as well other varieties of the same plants could prove irritating or require additional cautions.

foot oder

zinc oxide is powerful antiseptic and astringent can neutralize intense odor of sweaty feet.

clean and dry feet dust them with mixture of 1/2 cup baking soda and 2 tbls of zinc oxide powder 2 tbls of fine dry white clay and 4 tbls of powdered sage

Answer 3

Colloidal Silver will work also.  It kills bacteria and therefore will prevent odor where applied.

Answer 4

Get a deodorant crystal.  One brand is called "Thai Stick."  You just wet the crystal and apply.  Available at large groceries and health food stores.

Answer 5

The main things recommended to avoid are aluminum in deodorants (linked to Alzheimer's) and all antiperspirants in general (they clog pores and interfere with the body's natural functions), but there are many natural deodorants available at health food stores today that are safe, inexpensive, and easy to use. Try Whole Foods or a local co-op.

Answer 6

MAKE A DEODORANT STICK:

Melt 2 tablespoons beeswax with 2 tablespoons olive oil or coconut oil, stirring until well blended. Remove from heat and add 1 teaspoons each of thyme essential oil, lavender essential oil and rosemary essential oil. Pour into a suitable mould (an empty deodorant stick container is ideal) and leave until set.

DEODORANT SPRAY

Use as many of the following as possible: witch hazel leaves, lavender flowers, sage leaves, thyme leaves, mint leaves, rosemary leaves, eau de cologne mint, yarrow flowers and leaves.

Cover with cider vinegar, bring to the boil, cool, strain. Add same amount of water, rebottle. Dab under the arms several times a day.

CREAM DEODORANT

1 tablespoon petroleum jelly

1 tablespoon bicarbonate of soda

1 tablespoon talcum powder

Combine all ingredients in double boiler, stirring constantly until smooth. Let cool and put in nice jar with lid.

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Tom’s of Maine created the first natural deodorant in 1976.

This has no chemicals.  All natural.

http://www.tomsofmaine.com/toms/product....

Answer 7

Conventional deodorants are no good as they are displaced by secreted body odours and don't last long.

What you need is liquid chlorophyll which is an internal deodorant that deodorises your body odours before they are secreted through your pores.

Liquid chlorophyll also helps to promote a healthy digestive environment.

Answer 8

corn starch is a good idea..... it helps you keep from sticking to your skin...

baby powder is the same, but scented...

Or you can go for citrus?  I don't know, just thinking outloud.

Answer 9

I use Thai brand crystal deodorant (natural mineral salt )About every 3x I add a drop of pure lavender  to the salt stick let it settle for about 10 sec. then run under water .

Also Crystal brand roll-on is excellent.