Two home made deodorant recipes

Its no secret that I am a naturalists, I love natural things and I believe natural completely provided for mankind. Therefore, clearly, I would choose to avoid unnatural, or synthetic, or misapplied natural ingredients. Therefore I am sooo happy to have found this recipe from www.campwander.blogspot.com, to make your own deodorant. Unfortunately, many commercial products on the market ( and expensive at that), include ingredients that are not known to be safe for the human body, this includes both aluminum and parabens.

In fact it is proudly called: Breast Cancer Awareness Deodorant , following is the recipe, but the article is really worth reading, Check it out... If the following recipe is a bit more than you are up to tackle at this time, then scroll on down to the easier spray on recipe, only 4 ingredients and it is ready to use.

 

The process is simple! Add the coconut oil, baking soda, corn starch and bees wax to a small saucepan. On very low heat, slowly melt the coconut oil and bees wax. Stir in the essential oils and pour into your containers. Let stand to cool and solidify.

This recipe will fill one recycled solid deodorant tube and two 4 oz mason jars. This is a family size batch!

Homemade Spray-On Deodorant

Ingredients:
1/2 cup witch hazel
1/4 cup aloe vera gel (or juice)
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
10 drops Clary Sage Essential Oil (one of the most effective deodorant essential oils that has a crisp, refreshing scent!)

Directions:
Add witch hazel, aloe vera, baking soda and your favorite essential oils to a small spray bottle and shake well before each use. Spray on underarms. If you don’t like the “wet” feel of it…you can stand in front of a fan for a few seconds to help it dry…or you can gently pat it with a dry towel. I didn’t do either. I just sprayed it on and went about my day.

(Important Note: Clary Sage Oil should be avoided during pregnancy.)

I also tested this deodorant out on my own armpits and loved it. When I first sprayed it on it felt cool, refreshing and almost tingly! I thought the ‘wetness’ feeling of it might bother me…but after a minute I forgot I even had it on. And after wearing it all day long, no notice of any odor or wetness. Success!!
Whether you prefer to rub-in, rub-on, or spray….now you can make your own homemade deodorant that’s safe, effective and downright enjoyable to use!

Jiaogulan Herb

 

 

Today, I purchased a new herb that I have never heard of before, I found it at a local nursery, it is called Jiaogulan.  It is reputed to be an adaptogen, (meaning it adapts to the bodies neads). According to this article, Jiaogulan has also demonstrated anti-inflammatory activities through its many saponins. ¹⁰ Jiaogulan also helps the body to resist depression of the immune system and other stress-related symptoms. ^{11, 12} Furthermore there are other clinical research studies, which indicate jiaogulan's ability to reduce tumor size. ^13,14 It can even lower high blood pressure. ¹⁵

In China jiaogulan is praised as the “Herb of Immortality,” due to its many health giving qualities and anti-aging effects.  READ MORE...

According to a Wikipedia article Jiaogulan is best known as an herbal medicine reputed to have powerful antioxidant and adaptogenic effects purported to increase longevity. Clinical research has indicated a number of therapeutic qualities of Jiaogulan, such as lowering cholesterol and high blood pressure, strengthening immunity, and inhibiting cancer growth. Read More....

Well I am not sure if I will try it, I probably don't, but it is still good info, and I value knowing about the various herbs throughout the world. In any case, here is an article on possible side effects, Read More...