The recipe has been changed to have very little baking soda in it. I found I am one of those who have problems with baking soda in the pit area. I changed the formula and I no longer get the sensitivity or rash that can sometimes occur. The recipe can now be found at:
*Disclaimer: I am not a medical doctor or claim to be one. This recipe is for informational and entertainment purposes only, and should not be construed as medical advice. Always see your favorite Medical, Voodoo, Hoodoo or Witch Doctor/Practitioner, Old Man Tree, Mr. Toad, etc., when you are sick, broken or having a bad day. Always research something on your own. I claim no responsibility nor can be held accountable for any reactions and/or any other undesirable results one may have if they follow and use this recipe, including zits, warts, smelling funny, and so on.
I've been searching for a deodorant alternative, and this recipe looks perfect. However, I don't have arrowroot powder. I have a collection of other various powders, including maddar root powder? What qualities are you trying to achieve with the arrowroot powder, and can you suggest some alternatives? I have carrot, rosemary, chamomile, myrrh Gum, and of course maddar root powder. Would any of these work?
ReplyDeleteOh, I've also got a few white clays including, bentonite and kaolin? I noticed the original recipe called for cornstarch, so maybe one of these clays would substitute that?
ReplyDeleteArrowroot is found in the baking section of the grocery store, or the bin section. Oh! The health food or organic sections. You can use cornstarch instead of arrowroot. My husband is allergic to corn, so we rarely use corn. He still will take an antihistamine so he can have corn-on-the-cob orcorn tortillas..
ReplyDeleteSome use the clays, too. Look at Frugally Sustainable's site.
Arrowroot, a thickener, is also absorbent and deodorizing. We have no sensitizing issues with it. I cut the baking soda down because it can be harsh on sensitive arm pits. I can use my recipe right after shaving with no reactions. It works for days, though I do bathe more than that. (Grin)
Thanks. I may substitute clay this time and pick up some arrowroot the next time I'm in the store :)
ReplyDeleteI hoped I helped. Finding a mixture that works for *you* is the most important thing. I found a small local company at first. I liked their deodorant, but it burned something fierce if applied after shaving. The formula above does not do that to me. I still sweat, it is healthy. I sweat much less than before, but no odor.
ReplyDeleteOh! You can add a little beeswax to your mix and put it in an old deodorant container if preferred.
I hoped I helped. Finding a mixture that works for *you* is the most important thing. I found a small local company at first. I liked their deodorant, but it burned something fierce if applied after shaving. The formula above does not do that to me. I still sweat, it is healthy. I sweat much less than before, but no odor.
ReplyDeleteOh! You can add a little beeswax to your mix and put it in an old deodorant container if preferred.
Yes, you were very helpful, and your post is what gave me the inspiration I needed to make my own deodorant. I ended up creating an ingredient heavy concoction after reading several other homemade deodorant post. But, what I came up with is awesome!!! No irritation, no smell and less sweat. Since I moved from OK to AR, my sweat had started to smell pretty foul. I'd never experienced a foul odor before, as my sweat has always been relatively odorless in the past. I used hemp oil, coconut oil, cocoa butter, shea butter, vitamin E, aloe vera concentrate, baking soda, bentonite clay, zinc oxide, myrrh gum powder, ylang ylang EO, clary sage EO and benzoin EO. It's probably overly complicated, but it keeps my arms moisturized and smelling great! Thank you for all your help :)
ReplyDeleteLaughing... ALL that matters!, is that it works for you personally and you like the results.
ReplyDeleteI have to ask- the hemp oil amount is small, yes? Excellent oil, humectant and more. I cannot take the smell. It smells like Lost Lake to me, like the bottom of a river after the fish went fins-up. My hemp oil will be finished out in soap. The process removes the smell, yet makes a very moisturizing soap.
You may find making your own stuff addictive.
Well, I used so many ingredients that all of the ingredients were small. But, I've found this isn't such a great deodorant for summer. Also, you're right it does smell a bit. I think my EO helped cover up the hemp oil, but the combination created a masculine scent. I've got some arrowroot powder, and I'm going to make a simple deodorant for summer. Yes, DIYing is super addictive. I make my own soap, shampoo/condition, lotion, lip balm, laundry detergent, face/hair masks, and various other bath products. It's fair to say I'm hooked..
ReplyDeleteThe recipe I use seems, for us, to be the best one that left no scent and does not irritate my underarms, even right after shaving. Finding what works for you can be an adventure. I know one young woman who uses only vinegar and it works for her, but not me.
ReplyDeleteHave fun inventing! It is not only fun, you learn more how your system works and how to make it "happy", yes?