Zinc oxide kept popping up in recipes that lacked baking soda and was featured as the active ingredient. Zinc oxideis also commonly found in homemade sunscreen recipes and diaper rash ointment (there is the baby safe thing again!). Many people actually swear by using the rash ointment as a substitute for deodorant. Not easily defeated I decided to try magnesium oil spray just to be sure. It did an okay job on days that weren’t hot and didn’t make me sweat too much. However, magnesium oil can leave a film on your skin and may cause itching and burning. I use a very small amount – about the size of a pea but it still leaves dark residue as well as oil stains on the clothing. Thus far I haven’t been able to get the stains out either. I have tried several methods but nothing as worked. If you have any insight for me on how to get it out of the clothing, I would greatly appreciate it. I would hate to have to stop using it since it works so well . Once your first ingredients are melted and mixed really well, remove the bowl from the heat and set aside to cool slightly. And I am so happy about how it turned out. Deitra – you will receive all new posts by email, but each day I try to share one or more older posts on Facebook for those who are new to the site. This post was originally published in 2011. Just bought Lavilin for the first time. I will try it in combination with your tips and let you know how it goes. Especially if you are male and therefore have hairy armpits, beeswax is a disaster. However, none of these two ingredients should be present in a deodorant. Shake the bottle until all the ingredients mix well. With a clean cloth or sponge, rub the paste onto your silver. These many uses make baking soda one of the most useful products to have in your home. Deodorants are jam-packed full of toxins!! I used isopropyl alcohol for years before switching to ethyl, it’s still way healthier than using commercial deodorants/anti-perspirants. I’m wondering if this is safe for children that are starting to need deodorant. We are not there yet, but I am trying to find an alternative to regular deodorant. There are a few differences between deodorants and antiperspirants. Maybe the magnesium didn’t emulsify with the solid ingredients well enough. I made the deodorant but it is more of a paste that is chunky. Any suggestion on how to make it more of a solid? Seems to keep the smell away for most of the day. The baking soda really messed with my pits badly. Cut it totally out of the recipe and see if it makes a difference for you. Blocking sweat pores is not a good idea. We were given pores and the ability to sweat by our Creator (who I’m pretty sure it smarter than us) for a reason. Our body needs a way to release toxins, as well as to cool itself down when overheated. I store mine in the fridge, but it’s hard to remember to go out there and put it on in the mornings! Just touch your skin for a second and it already starts to soften. Formulated for sensitive skin, Each & Every replaced baking soda with Dead Sea salt. Almost every scent has earned the Environmental Working Beauty Group seal of approval, and the formula contains no synthetic fragrances, parabens, or gluten. The plant-based packaging is made from sugarcane. Swipe-on products are great for their convenience and ease of transport (they likely won't explode in your gym bag because they're a solid formulation). So, I been using a commercial salt “stone” product and supplementing it with men’s citrusy-smelling deoderant. I’ll try it, to eliminate the harmful chemicals in commercial products. If I were you I’d test the Everclear (grain/ethyl alcohol) on a small patch of skin to see how you react. If it’s legal in your state you can pick it up at any liquor store. That’s not a failure, that’s a success. I reapply some days, other days I don’t have to. Well, they have some of it has serious safety issues. Combine all ingredients except essential oils in a double boiler. Make one for yourself by putting water in a sauce pan and bringing it to a boil. Set a large glass measuring cup or glass bowl in the sauce pan over the water. Remove pot from heat, allow the mixture to cool slightly, and then add other ingredients like arrowroot, bentonite clay, and baking soda. All the recipes below-mentioned work well to lighten, for smoothing, and odor-free underarms. If you’re allergic to any ingredient such as baking soda or shea butter you’ve got alternatives. I’ve listed down recipes without using them as well. I have been using this concoction for many years, and have shared it with many. I wish I could remember who gave me the recipe so I could credit them! The biggest complaint is that “I still stink” or “I still sweat”, but those who hung in there ended up loving it. As for the stink, I believe your body does take a few weeks to adjust — as well as expel all the chemicals & junk from your pores (that’s my unscientific opinion). I was admittedly a little stinky in the beginning, but my body adjusted and well, I stank no more! Pour – Carefully pour the deodorant mixture into empty tubes. Phthalates are found in most cosmetic products including deodorants. These compounds can lead to infertility in men and possibly even cause birth defects when used by pregnant women. Store in a glass mason jar with an airtight lid or pour it into an empty deodorant container. I bought a pack of empty deodorant containers online a while back, and I still have a few left. They are inexpensive and a great option for making deodorant.
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