Natural Solid Deodorant
Ingredients:
Cornstarch
Baking Soda
Vodka
Distilled water
Chlorophyl
Essential oil of choice
To make:
Melt wax over very low heat in a double boiler. Mix cornstarch, baking soda, vodka, and distilled water well. Add to the melted beeswax and stir until well combined. Add chlorophyll and essential oils. Pour into mould and let it harden. Store in an airtight container.
To use:
Use as traditional solid deodorant
Cream Deodorant
Ingredients:
1/2 ounce cocoa butter
1/2 ounce beeswax
1 Tbsp glycerine
1 Tbsp rosewater
How to make:
Melt cocoa butter and beeswax slowly in the top of a double boiler. Remove from heat, add glycerine and rosewater. Add several drops of one or more of the following deodorizing esssential oils: calendula, coriander, eucalyptus, lavender, lemon, rosemary, sage, or thyme.
To use:
Use as traditional deodorant. Stir before use if cream separates.
Herbal Deodorant Powder
Ingredients:
2 parts powdered sandalwood (for fragrance and anti-microbal properties)
1 part powdered white oak bark (an astringent)
1 part powdered lovage root (for fragrance)
How to make:
Pulverize herbs in a blender or food processor until they become a very fine powder. Transfer powder into a clean, dry iron skillet and very lightly pan-roast to set resins and scents. Fill muslin draw-string bags with the powdered herbs, or use handkerchiefs tied with a string or ribbon.
To use:
Pat bags under your arms or on feet.
“No-Sweat” Tea
The following herbs, when brewed and drunk as a tea are reported to reduce perspiration within 2 hours of use with its effects lasting several days:
Ingredients:
4 cups boiling water
1 teaspoon dried hops
1 teaspoon stinging nettle
1 teaspoon fresh cut rose petals
1 teaspoon fresh or dried strawberry leaves
1 teaspoon fresh walnut leaves
3 tablespoons of dried sage leaves
How to make:
Combine all ingredients, cover and steep for an hour. Strain and sweeten with honey if desired.
To use:
Drink as tea, reported to reduce perspiration within 2 hours of use with its effects lasting several days.
Deodorising Foot Bath
Ingredients:
1/2 cup white vinegar
5-6 Tbsp Epson salts
1 gallon warm water
How to make:
Mix together in large bowl
How to use:
Soak feet in the solution
Sage Deodorising Foot Powder
Ingredients:
1 tablespoon of baking powder
2 drops of Sage essential oil
How to make:
Mix baking powder and oil in a plastic bag, shake well. Allow to dry. Break up any clumps that may have formed.
To use:
Dust feet regularly with the powder and add a teaspoon in the shoes overnight.
