Comments on: How to Make Your Own Natural Homemade Deodorant http://www.thegreenestdollar.com/2009/04/how-to-make-your-own-deodorant/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-to-make-your-own-deodorant Save Money. Save the Environment. Be Happy. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 16:01:57 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: 12 year old girl Girl In Alabamahttp://www.thegreenestdollar.com/2009/04/how-to-make-your-own-deodorant/#comment-16052 12 year old girl Girl In Alabama Thu, 23 Jun 2011 04:37:20 +0000 http://www.thegreenestdollar.com/?p=1153#comment-16052 How do I tell my mom that I need deoderant? Right before I go to the store, I usually play outside and get all sweaty, then I usually push her towards the deoderant section a little bit. Any ways, I am trying to find homemade versions so I can wear them (So I don't have to ask her for deoderant) untill she gets be some. please help cause all my friends wear it and I'm always emarrassed because I'm very athletic and its really hot down south in Alabama where I live..... PLEASE HELP!!! PS Sorry that this is off topic.. :) How do I tell my mom that I need deoderant? Right before I go to the store, I usually play outside and get all sweaty, then I usually push her towards the deoderant section a little bit. Any ways, I am trying to find homemade versions so I can wear them (So I don’t have to ask her for deoderant) untill she gets be some. please help cause all my friends wear it and I’m always emarrassed because I’m very athletic and its really hot down south in Alabama where I live….. PLEASE HELP!!!
PS Sorry that this is off topic.. :)

]]> By: Joel Ahttp://www.thegreenestdollar.com/2009/04/how-to-make-your-own-deodorant/#comment-15971 Joel A Fri, 03 Jun 2011 19:34:57 +0000 http://www.thegreenestdollar.com/?p=1153#comment-15971 When researching homemade deodorants I found out, like many other people who commented above, that the deodorant crystal is made of aluminum which gives it the antipersperant qualities. Infact you can grow your own alum crystal from alum powder! And I just heard recently that it takes ~20 minutes for your body to absorb what you put on your skin (I guess that means into the bloodstream?). So I think I'll stick with deodorant material that is more regularly ingested. When researching homemade deodorants I found out, like many other people who commented above, that the deodorant crystal is made of aluminum which gives it the antipersperant qualities. Infact you can grow your own alum crystal from alum powder!
And I just heard recently that it takes ~20 minutes for your body to absorb what you put on your skin (I guess that means into the bloodstream?).

So I think I’ll stick with deodorant material that is more regularly ingested.

]]> By: rickkihttp://www.thegreenestdollar.com/2009/04/how-to-make-your-own-deodorant/#comment-15303 rickki Sun, 20 Mar 2011 13:28:57 +0000 http://www.thegreenestdollar.com/?p=1153#comment-15303 This baking soda and cornstarch worked for me, but I found it a bit messy and it did wear off fast if I did not apply it heavily. I was desperate for a solution, and went to my doctor. She prescribed Drysol. I knew that was not going to work, but tried it for two day. The irritation drove me nuts and I quickly stopped using that. What finally worked for me was a crystal called Naturally Fresh Deodorant Crystal. (tccd.com) I found this at my local health food store. This product is GREAT! If only I knew about this before! I have been using it for about a week and I have NO odor from my underarms. I am still testing this and if it continues to work, I will NEVER go back to the other products like Sure, Dry Idea, Ban, etc. I would still like to know the specific cause of my under-arm odor. It just kinda popped up one day. Age, hormones.. I do not know. This crystal works for me and I will use this from now on. This baking soda and cornstarch worked for me, but I found it a bit messy and it did wear off fast if I did not apply it heavily. I was desperate for a solution, and went to my doctor. She prescribed Drysol. I knew that was not going to work, but tried it for two day. The irritation drove me nuts and I quickly stopped using that.

What finally worked for me was a crystal called Naturally Fresh Deodorant Crystal. (tccd.com) I found this at my local health food store. This product is GREAT! If only I knew about this before! I have been using it for about a week and I have NO odor from my underarms. I am still testing this and if it continues to work, I will NEVER go back to the other products like Sure, Dry Idea, Ban, etc.

I would still like to know the specific cause of my under-arm odor. It just kinda popped up one day. Age, hormones.. I do not know. This crystal works for me and I will use this from now on.

]]> By: Spirit Wolfhttp://www.thegreenestdollar.com/2009/04/how-to-make-your-own-deodorant/#comment-15058 Spirit Wolf Tue, 22 Feb 2011 21:30:49 +0000 http://www.thegreenestdollar.com/?p=1153#comment-15058 I've been using baby powder for quite some time now for deodorant and for absorbing moisture. It's been working quite well for me. I’ve been using baby powder for quite some time now for deodorant and for absorbing moisture. It’s been working quite well for me.

]]> By: Jane Buckleyhttp://www.thegreenestdollar.com/2009/04/how-to-make-your-own-deodorant/#comment-14358 Jane Buckley Wed, 29 Dec 2010 01:04:04 +0000 http://www.thegreenestdollar.com/?p=1153#comment-14358 Hi everyone. I love this thread and am looking forward to trying the aloe vera, baking soda and sea salt, especially. My favorite truly tested dedorant recipe came from the formulary at www.Snowdrift Farms.com. It's an all natural solid that calls for essential oils like white thyme, rosemary and .... hmmm, can't remember exactly, but I do remember that they are essential oils that are naturally anti-microbial, since many odors are caused by bacteria. My brother loved it and said that he reapplied it before he was going out with his wife because she liked the scent so much. TMI? Anyway, at the time I also worked as the science specialist all summer long in Manhattan, at Riverside Park and wow, if that wasn't a deodorant test, I'm not sure what would be. To deal with the sweat that would make my clothes cling to me, I began to use a rhassoul clay, the most absorbent of them all, blended with baking powder and corn starch. I did not have to dress formally for that job, so I didn't test the powder with silk blouses and button down shirts, but as for absorbency...it was really great. At the end of the day, I'd find that the clay mixture had absorbed a lot of sweat and had formed a delicate layer of clumped powder that rinsed off quickly in the shower....Now to go try to figure out how to make a spray, either the tea tree one or the salt and aloe one! Thanks for your posts and happy formulating. Jane Hi everyone. I love this thread and am looking forward to trying the aloe vera, baking soda and sea salt, especially. My favorite truly tested dedorant recipe came from the formulary at http://www.Snowdrift Farms.com. It’s an all natural solid that calls for essential oils like white thyme, rosemary and …. hmmm, can’t remember exactly, but I do remember that they are essential oils that are naturally anti-microbial, since many odors are caused by bacteria. My brother loved it and said that he reapplied it before he was going out with his wife because she liked the scent so much. TMI? Anyway, at the time I also worked as the science specialist all summer long in Manhattan, at Riverside Park and wow, if that wasn’t a deodorant test, I’m not sure what would be. To deal with the sweat that would make my clothes cling to me, I began to use a rhassoul clay, the most absorbent of them all, blended with baking powder and corn starch. I did not have to dress formally for that job, so I didn’t test the powder with silk blouses and button down shirts, but as for absorbency…it was really great. At the end of the day, I’d find that the clay mixture had absorbed a lot of sweat and had formed a delicate layer of clumped powder that rinsed off quickly in the shower….Now to go try to figure out how to make a spray, either the tea tree one or the salt and aloe one! Thanks for your posts and happy formulating. Jane

]]> By: Tanyahttp://www.thegreenestdollar.com/2009/04/how-to-make-your-own-deodorant/#comment-12394 Tanya Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:02:17 +0000 http://www.thegreenestdollar.com/?p=1153#comment-12394 I'm one of those people that have stinky pits after 15 minutes of no deodorant. I made a shea butter, baking soda and corn starch combo. I didn't have any of the other ingredients or essential oils. I was quite surprised at how well it worked and I haven't had any bad reaction so far. I do remember the site that I got the recipe from said that if you are sensitive to change the ratios of baking soda and corn starch. I have a lot left but for my next batch I will use cocoa butter and essential oils. With just the shea butter its a bit hard and raw shea butter has a blah scent. But my pits feel nice and soft as well as remaining oder free. I’m one of those people that have stinky pits after 15 minutes of no deodorant. I made a shea butter, baking soda and corn starch combo. I didn’t have any of the other ingredients or essential oils. I was quite surprised at how well it worked and I haven’t had any bad reaction so far. I do remember the site that I got the recipe from said that if you are sensitive to change the ratios of baking soda and corn starch. I have a lot left but for my next batch I will use cocoa butter and essential oils. With just the shea butter its a bit hard and raw shea butter has a blah scent. But my pits feel nice and soft as well as remaining oder free.

]]> By: Cindyhttp://www.thegreenestdollar.com/2009/04/how-to-make-your-own-deodorant/#comment-12377 Cindy Tue, 09 Mar 2010 01:58:00 +0000 http://www.thegreenestdollar.com/?p=1153#comment-12377 Just a note of caution. I just read recently that the crystal deodorants are made with alum which is a form of aluminum. Might be worth looking into. Just a note of caution. I just read recently that the crystal deodorants are made with alum which is a form of aluminum. Might be worth looking into.

]]> By: Autumnhttp://www.thegreenestdollar.com/2009/04/how-to-make-your-own-deodorant/#comment-12312 Autumn Fri, 26 Feb 2010 22:02:41 +0000 http://www.thegreenestdollar.com/?p=1153#comment-12312 I too use water, sea salt and lavendar, I sometimes reapply mid day and before I go to do yoga but it works well and I hate the chemicals they put in regular deodorants..they mess up your pits!! What we need to realize is that we sweat and there's nothing wrong with that. But smelling like "an ocean breeze"?? Really...? what's up with that? That's just weird made up bs to me.. lol I've been making my gf her own batch of spray deodorant too, only with sandalwood :D she loves it. I can't wait to experiment with other products like baking soda and aloe vera. I too use water, sea salt and lavendar, I sometimes reapply mid day and before I go to do yoga but it works well and I hate the chemicals they put in regular deodorants..they mess up your pits!! What we need to realize is that we sweat and there’s nothing wrong with that. But smelling like “an ocean breeze”?? Really…? what’s up with that? That’s just weird made up bs to me.. lol

I’ve been making my gf her own batch of spray deodorant too, only with sandalwood :D she loves it. I can’t wait to experiment with other products like baking soda and aloe vera.

]]> By: Raise your hand if you’re sure « The Wellness Bitchâ„¢http://www.thegreenestdollar.com/2009/04/how-to-make-your-own-deodorant/#comment-11992 Raise your hand if you’re sure « The Wellness Bitchâ„¢ Mon, 01 Feb 2010 00:54:23 +0000 http://www.thegreenestdollar.com/?p=1153#comment-11992 [...] UP CALL, anti-perspirants are bad news. You don’t believe me. Check it out for yourself at Skin Deep. The sacrifice for pits that smell like a baby’s bottom is an increase risk for breast [...] [...] UP CALL, anti-perspirants are bad news. You don’t believe me. Check it out for yourself at Skin Deep. The sacrifice for pits that smell like a baby’s bottom is an increase risk for breast [...]

]]> By: Robhttp://www.thegreenestdollar.com/2009/04/how-to-make-your-own-deodorant/#comment-11767 Rob Fri, 25 Dec 2009 03:49:40 +0000 http://www.thegreenestdollar.com/?p=1153#comment-11767 I use Aloe vera (without menthol) as deodorant. I squeeze about a quarter size into my hand right after I get out of the shower and apply. By the time I'm done brushing my teeth and ready to throw my shirt on, its dry. I use Aloe vera (without menthol) as deodorant. I squeeze about a quarter size into my hand right after I get out of the shower and apply. By the time I’m done brushing my teeth and ready to throw my shirt on, its dry.

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