Natural Deodorant - Why bother?
What’s all the hype about using all natural products, deodorant in particular? Well, there have been many studies done on the affects of aluminum on the body and few know the health hazards from using commercial underarm deodorants. Beyond the synthetic fragrances and toxic ingredients found in most personal care products, antiperspirant and deodorants are loaded with aluminum compounds that have been linked to Alzheimer’s disease, brain and respiratory disorders.
Aluminum compounds or aluminum salts, such as aluminum oxide, are key ingredients in almost every antiperspirant. They are powerful astringents that close pores, stopping sweat and odor from escaping the body. They may leave the outside of the body smelling fresh and clean, but inside, the toxins that would have escaped the body in the sweat, have nowhere to go. Not only that, but the aluminum and other chemicals are taken into the body and who knows what happens after that.
An alternative to using all of that aluminum is to try a natural deodorant, and I have tried more than my share before finding one I liked. When I did, the cost soon became too much, especially with so many in the house using it. So, my experimenting began. I searched and searched to find something comparable to what we were using and finally decided to make my own.
The best essential oils to look for in a deodorant are the following: lavender, patchouli, peppermint, spearmint, eucalyptus, tea tree, and rosemary as all of these oils have anti-bacterial qualities. Natural deodorants still allow you to sweat, but your sweat won’t smell bad.
If you are in a pinch, you can even apply the essential oils directly, you will most likely need to mix the oils with olive oil or another oil of your choosing. As always, be careful when applying oils with your hands, it’s easy to inadvertently touch your eyes forgetting you have essential oils on your hands. I have gotten in the habit of applying any oils with my left hand as it would then be less likely to happen, as sometimes I get sidetracked and forget to wash my hands after applying the oils.
At the very least, read the label on your deodorant and consider whether you are comfortable using all those ingredients you can’t even read, let alone know what it is.
To see what I’ve come up with, visit my etsy shop at www.elegantroseboutique.etsy.com.
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May 27 2009 06:59 pm | Uncategorized
May 28th, 2009 at 11:25 pm
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May 31st, 2009 at 3:51 pm
What a great post…I have always been concerned about deoderant and did not know there were other options.
SO good to know and Im checking out your etsy store now too!!!
Beautiful products……..
June 1st, 2009 at 8:13 am
You are on my wish list for that deodorant! As soon as I have some cash flowing again, I’m coming to your shop to do some shopping for sure!
June 1st, 2009 at 10:32 am
Cool! I will have to check that out!!
June 15th, 2009 at 9:15 pm
I had a question about the oils you have used in your deodorants. How do you keep the deodorant from melting in the summer heat? I have been wondering the same thing about lip balm and such as well. Coconut oil is liquid around 75 or so and the other two oils only last till 95 or so. It may not become completely liquid most days, but wont it at least get really soft? I have hesitated making any stuff that calls for coconut oil. etc. because of this. My daughter is very eager to make some lip balm and I don’t want her to be disappointed in the results.
Also, if you have any simple easy lip balm recipes for beginners, it would be appreciated.
Kate
July 7th, 2009 at 8:37 am
The beeswax helps to keep it solid, if you want you could add a bit of cocoa butter or mango butter. There are many good recipes available online, try making a small batch to start out with that way you won’t have waste if you don’t like it or it doesn’t turn out. Most recipes seem to make quite large batches, so you will have to adjust them. Good luck!
September 15th, 2009 at 1:53 pm
HI! I have been using your deodorant for several months now with amazing results. It smells great and lasts forever!!!! You mention that you will still sweat with this deodorant but there will be no odor… I have found this to be true, and I was also surprised to find out that I don’t sweat as much as I thought I would. I was worried about the sweatiness, but it is not a problem at all, and I feel like I am doing my body a favor! Your soaps are wonderful as well. You have the best scents. My kids refuse to use anything but your products. THANK YOU!!!
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