Favorite Deodorant Recipe - Heal Thyself!2024-03-29T10:43:34Zhttps://heal-thyself.ning.com/forum/topics/favorite-deodorant-recipe?groupUrl=makingourownbodycareproducts&commentId=2814160%3AComment%3A21115&groupId=2814160%3AGroup%3A9601&feed=yes&xn_auth=noI have been making my own deo…tag:heal-thyself.ning.com,2012-02-22:2814160:Comment:568702012-02-22T21:30:33.769ZGabraelahttps://heal-thyself.ning.com/profile/Gabraela
<p>I have been making my own deodorant for several months now and I keep coming back to this same basic recipe but with some essential oils added for my own fragrance preferences. If you come across a recipe that calls for bentonite clay - dont! Although it works wonderfully, probably better even than this recipe, it stains everything green!! </p>
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<p>I have tried the old deodorant containers and no matter how thick I make it, it still oozes out the bottom and there's so much waste. …</p>
<p>I have been making my own deodorant for several months now and I keep coming back to this same basic recipe but with some essential oils added for my own fragrance preferences. If you come across a recipe that calls for bentonite clay - dont! Although it works wonderfully, probably better even than this recipe, it stains everything green!! </p>
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<p>I have tried the old deodorant containers and no matter how thick I make it, it still oozes out the bottom and there's so much waste. So I thought I was going to have to apply with my fingers (again a lot of waste) when I thought about using one of those craft-y popcicle sticks that looks like a tongue depresser. It works perfectly and there is absolutely no waste! I can apply the deodorant all over my entire pit without missing any areas using a very small amount. This batch I have now will last a long time!</p>
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<p>One more suggestion...in an effor to make it thicker when I was trying to put it in empty deodorant bottles, I used Cocoa Butter - again, don't. I was craving chocolate all day long at work for several days before I realized my arm pits smelled like chocolate!!</p> I have been using this for ab…tag:heal-thyself.ning.com,2011-11-26:2814160:Comment:529912011-11-26T19:33:55.737ZLaura H.https://heal-thyself.ning.com/profile/LauraH
<p>I have been using this for about a year now. I LOVE it. I added some tea tree oil for fragrance and antibacterial properties. I also emptied out a deodorant stick and put this concoction in there. It works just like a regular deodorant stick now. The coconut oil can get a little soft at times, but it still works.</p>
<p>I have been using this for about a year now. I LOVE it. I added some tea tree oil for fragrance and antibacterial properties. I also emptied out a deodorant stick and put this concoction in there. It works just like a regular deodorant stick now. The coconut oil can get a little soft at times, but it still works.</p> Isn't this stuff great? I lov…tag:heal-thyself.ning.com,2011-03-22:2814160:Comment:273952011-03-22T12:57:25.241ZShekinah Lawrencehttps://heal-thyself.ning.com/profile/ShekinahLawrence
Isn't this stuff great? I love it!
Isn't this stuff great? I love it! I really hope it works for yo…tag:heal-thyself.ning.com,2011-03-12:2814160:Comment:256042011-03-12T16:04:53.462ZShekinah Lawrencehttps://heal-thyself.ning.com/profile/ShekinahLawrence
I really hope it works for you. I really love it. Since you happen to be sensitive, please be aware that some have a reaction to the baking soda. As I mentioned before, my husband did. But when you mix the recipe decrease the baking soda and add a bit more arrowroot. At least that's what I've read would help the sensitivity. Best wishes!
I really hope it works for you. I really love it. Since you happen to be sensitive, please be aware that some have a reaction to the baking soda. As I mentioned before, my husband did. But when you mix the recipe decrease the baking soda and add a bit more arrowroot. At least that's what I've read would help the sensitivity. Best wishes! I had been using rubbing alco…tag:heal-thyself.ning.com,2011-03-12:2814160:Comment:256022011-03-12T15:12:27.852ZSharlene Bjerkehttps://heal-thyself.ning.com/profile/SharleneBjerke
I had been using rubbing alcohol. Not too pleased, but suddenly at 47 had reacted to everything! If it didn't rash, it stuck and I had to wash it off immediately! All good stuff from the co-op. I cannot wait to try this! Thank you, and for all the posts with experiences!!
I had been using rubbing alcohol. Not too pleased, but suddenly at 47 had reacted to everything! If it didn't rash, it stuck and I had to wash it off immediately! All good stuff from the co-op. I cannot wait to try this! Thank you, and for all the posts with experiences!! LOL Shekinah!! I'm so glad…tag:heal-thyself.ning.com,2011-03-01:2814160:Comment:242062011-03-01T02:57:50.772ZAnnahttps://heal-thyself.ning.com/profile/Anna
<p>LOL Shekinah!! I'm so glad it worked for you. I really am evangelical about it. I tried so many expensive "natural" ones and this one is so easy, cheap and works better than any of the others I tried. I like that my girls are starting out with it too.</p>
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<p>Interesting about the yeast infection! Glad it went away so quickly! I think I'll tell a friend who is dealing with a raging one at the moment. </p>
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<p>PS about your dh, tea tree can be…</p>
<p>LOL Shekinah!! I'm so glad it worked for you. I really am evangelical about it. I tried so many expensive "natural" ones and this one is so easy, cheap and works better than any of the others I tried. I like that my girls are starting out with it too.</p>
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<p>Interesting about the yeast infection! Glad it went away so quickly! I think I'll tell a friend who is dealing with a raging one at the moment. </p>
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<p>~Anna</p>
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<p>PS about your dh, tea tree can be tough for sensitive skin too. Maybe you can make a mild version that will work for him. </p>
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<br/> Well guys, I've been faithful…tag:heal-thyself.ning.com,2011-03-01:2814160:Comment:244072011-03-01T02:02:18.806ZShekinah Lawrencehttps://heal-thyself.ning.com/profile/ShekinahLawrence
Well guys, I've been faithfully using this homemade deodorant since the 8th and it is FANTASTIC! My sister, her 10 year old son, and my mom are all converts. This is the best stuff. The only unfortunate thing was my husband had a bad reaction to it. He's very fair complected and his underarms turned really red. He was also very irritated. I did some research to find that some people have a reaction the the baking soda. The posts said to decrease the baking soda and add more arrowroot…
Well guys, I've been faithfully using this homemade deodorant since the 8th and it is FANTASTIC! My sister, her 10 year old son, and my mom are all converts. This is the best stuff. The only unfortunate thing was my husband had a bad reaction to it. He's very fair complected and his underarms turned really red. He was also very irritated. I did some research to find that some people have a reaction the the baking soda. The posts said to decrease the baking soda and add more arrowroot powder. He's sensitive to many things so this really didn't surprise me but I was disappointed he couldn't use it. I also found a another really good use for it. It is rather personal but I felt I should share cause it may help someone. I had a yeast infection and I knew from other research that yeast HATES coconut oil for the capryllic acid in it. So before I trotted off to buy some Mono__at, I decided to give the deodorant a try down there. I figured it couldn't hurt plus the baking soda would help with odor. To my surprise I used it for two days and the yeast cleared up! I used it twice the first day, then after my morning shower the next. It was slightly tingling for like a few seconds which gave way to a cooling sensation then there was nothing. Plus the smell was so clean smelling thanks to the tea tree oil. And no kidding the yeast was gone after day two! So there you have it. I'm sold! So Anna, you are my hero! Anna for president! I've never had it stain. So…tag:heal-thyself.ning.com,2011-02-08:2814160:Comment:212002011-02-08T16:09:14.883ZAnnahttps://heal-thyself.ning.com/profile/Anna
<p>I've never had it stain. So I don't think that will be an issue. I'm not usually wearing silk though :) But I think I would and still feel fine. It soaks in quickly and I don't notice it.</p>
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<p>I put it all in the food processor, that makes it creamy and nice. </p>
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<p>I've never had it stain. So I don't think that will be an issue. I'm not usually wearing silk though :) But I think I would and still feel fine. It soaks in quickly and I don't notice it.</p>
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<p>I put it all in the food processor, that makes it creamy and nice. </p>
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<br/> Okay! So I've made my first b…tag:heal-thyself.ning.com,2011-02-08:2814160:Comment:211152011-02-08T15:59:18.142ZShekinah Lawrencehttps://heal-thyself.ning.com/profile/ShekinahLawrence
Okay! So I've made my first batch. I figured better to try in the winter to get used to it than try it in the summer and get embarrassed. I cheated just a little. I warmed up about 3 of the teaspoons of coconut oil to make it a bit easier to mix together. The other teaspoons were solid. I also added a few drops of tea tree oil for scent. I'll check back in a few days to tell you guys if I've offended anybody. I don't work on a farm or do 70 mile bike rides so I'm thinking I should be good. Lol!…
Okay! So I've made my first batch. I figured better to try in the winter to get used to it than try it in the summer and get embarrassed. I cheated just a little. I warmed up about 3 of the teaspoons of coconut oil to make it a bit easier to mix together. The other teaspoons were solid. I also added a few drops of tea tree oil for scent. I'll check back in a few days to tell you guys if I've offended anybody. I don't work on a farm or do 70 mile bike rides so I'm thinking I should be good. Lol! I am wondering about staining clothing. Any experience with that guys? Let me know. We also use this, but I can't…tag:heal-thyself.ning.com,2011-02-04:2814160:Comment:207922011-02-04T19:07:15.819ZFranciehttps://heal-thyself.ning.com/profile/Francie
<p>We also use this, but I can't say it works for everything. A hot, sweaty day of farm work is all it takes, and I don't think I'm particularly sweaty or odiferous in general, LOL! It may have something to do with repeatedly sweating, then drying, then sweating again that makes it worse.</p>
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<p>We also use this, but I can't say it works for everything. A hot, sweaty day of farm work is all it takes, and I don't think I'm particularly sweaty or odiferous in general, LOL! It may have something to do with repeatedly sweating, then drying, then sweating again that makes it worse.</p>
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