Is there a non-toxic deodorant that actually *works*? - Page 3

[MaryMarg]

Ethelpea--What essential oils do you mix with the coconut oil?  I'd love to try this as baking soda gives a rash and arrowroot/cornstarch don't help control odors.  Thanks!!

[EarthLoveMama87]

If you let your armpit hair grow, then you will not need deodorant. That's what the hairs are there for!

[tinuviel_k]

Originally Posted by EarthLoveMama87 

If you let your armpit hair grow, then you will not need deodorant. That's what the hairs are there for!

This doesn't work for me, and I haven't shaved in over a decade. And it sure doesnt work that way for most guys, and none of them shave!

I'm okay if I am at home for recreating, but when I am at work I need deodorant. I don't mind my natural scent, but the people at work are sure not going to appreciate it in a professional setting. I've noticed that if I am stressed out about something that I start to stink more, so if I am having a stressful day at work I need something effective.

[Greenguy]

The best deodorant in the world is Green Virgin Products. It's totally non toxic and works better than anything. I have been using the same one for almost 4 years and it works every day. No odor at all, even if I exercise and get sweaty. It only costs $5.95 too. Here is a link. http://www.greenvirginproducts.com/mineral-salts-deodorant-stone-4-25-oz-120-grams/

[His Own]

I used crystal spray and roll ons successfully for a number of years.  Then they just stopped working.  I scrambled for a long while trying other natural things, making my own, etc.  What is now working perfectly and consistently every day is LAVILIN Deodorant.  I only need to apply this cream once every 12 or 13 days.  It really does work for me that long!  I had to try it a while to see how much I could trust it, but now I know that for me I can go almost two weeks with no deodorant at all!  I love it!  It's wonderful to just wash and go most days, no need to wait for stuff to dry, etc.  I use the original version, made in Israel.  (I have read that the NOW Foods version is not as effective.)

[P.J.]

Hi there! I started this thread a couple years ago and have something new to add:

I was using the basic deodorant recipe linked to by a PP (the one with coconut oil, baking soda and corn starch). I used it for the last couple years and it does work, however the second batch I made I think I used too much baking soda...or maybe I tried a different brand of coconut oil or something, I don't know, but the consistency was different and I didn't like it as much anymore.

So, I happened to come across this recipe for homemade deodorant: http://frugallysustainable.com/2011/11/homemade-probiotic-deodorant-that/   and decided to try it. It has a way longer and more complicated ingredient list. I live in central Europe and it literally took weeks for me to gather all the ingredients and I had to order some stuff online. Plus, you cannot say this saves money over store-bought. I didn't calculate the price but honestly it is probably equivalent to store-bought high quality all natural deodorant. Anyway I made it a couple weeks ago and I love it!!!! I made one plain and one scented with an essential oil. I believe I added too much cocoa butter, as it smells too chocolatey and although it's perfectly solid it does get a little smeary when I put it on. But once it's on it doesn't stain my clothes and it totally works! Next time I will add less cocoa butter and perhaps a bit more beeswax. Oh and probiotics are nearly impossible and extremely expensive to get in this part of the world so I left that out. ....and as a bonus, I realized that lip balm is made from some of the same ingredients so I just ordered a bunch of empty lip balm tubes and am going to try my hand at that now too!!!

Good luck to anyone wanting to try this, it is awesome stuff!

[Ethelpea]

I probably already posted on this thread (it is old) but I use two:

coconut oil with essential oil mixed in

diluted magnesium oil (full strength stings, so I use a 1 part mag, 1 part water mix in a spray bottle), just a few squirts and rub in.  Amazing.

[writinglove]

The Nature of Beauty's Pit Potion works really well. 

[sedalbj]

Haven't read the thread in full.....  After prego #2 my armpits were STINKY.  So bad I would bring an extra shirt in the car because I might have to change.  Ugh, horrible.

Found 'Coconut Snow' at a local market and it worked.  Finally no stink!  I have since made my own concoction with coconut oil, baking soda, some TTO and jojoba but I can't get the consistency the same as Coconut Snow.  I find straight CO works sometimes, but not all the time.  The CSnow does separate in summer months, and in the winter it is hard to get out of the tube.  I will order more this summer when I am stateside then dump it out of the squeeze bottle into a little tub so i can stir it. I see they have it in stick now, so I'll try that too!

http://www.medicineflower.com/cosnde.html