The Magic Formula
January 25, 2008 3:44 pm Body Care, DIY, Essential OilsI’ve been working on my homemade deodorant for several months now, and I think I finally hit the jackpot with today’s batch. I made a couple of targeted adjustments that really improved the overall product.
I cut out the neem oil entirely, because even though neem is great for antibacterial and antifungal purposes, it’s too stinky! I also switched from tea tree to manuka oil, which has a slightly less over-the-top smell. And lastly, I added a lovely fragrant EO blend that doesn’t have any beneficial purpose in a deodorant, but that helps it smell nice (and masks the smell of other ingredients).
Combine that with better ratios of ingredients, a more finely-milled version of an herb powder I wanted to use, and a general better hand at blending all this stuff in the right order, and presto! I’m very excited by my new recipe, and I think it’s going to become my standard. Never again will I have to suffer underarm irritation, not to mention the potential risks of Alzheimer’s and breast cancer. I’m so pleased!
Linda Vanderbaan :
Date: October 13, 2008 @ 11:01 am
Hi,
I came across your website on essentialdayspa.com when I was looking for your DIY deodorant recipe.
Is it going well still? Can you share the recipe? or at least the base ingredients? I want to have something good I can use for myself and my 2 daughters.
Linda
Virginia :
Date: October 13, 2008 @ 9:24 pm
Hi Linda! I’m not quite sure I’m ready to share my recipe in full, since I may try to market the stuff someday. But I’ll email you directly so you can experiment with making your own deodorant now. :)