Homemade Deodorant

 Want to know more about the toxins in deodorants?

Further reading as to why it is a good decision to switch to a home made natural deodorant can be found on the following sites:

http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2011/10/17/aluminum-containing-antiperspirants-contribute-breast-cancer.aspx

http://www.naturalnews.com/033364_deodorants_chemical_ingredients.html

http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2012/04/02/toxic-parabens-on-breast-cancer-patients.aspx

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NATURAL DEODORANT RECIPE (basic)

INGREDIENTS:
3 - 4    Tablespoons of Sodium Bicarbonate (food grade, aluminium free)
2         Tablespoons of Corn Starch
10 - 20 drops of your favourite essential oil
e.g.
Rose
Lavender
Tea Tree

METHOD:
1 ) Mix together the sodium bicarbonate and corn starch in a container with a fork.
2)  Slowly add the essential oil a little at a time.
3) Use as and when needed and replace lid when not in use.

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There are many other sites online, that freely offer recipes and suggestions to 'tweek' ingredients to suit your own preferences.  Here are a few that I like to visit:

http://www.thisoriginalorganiclife.com/2013/05/07/diy-natural-deodorant/
http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-Non-Toxic-Deodorant-Probiotic/
http://www.wikihow.com/Make-All-Natural-Deodorant

 

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