My Homemade Deodorant is Cooler Than Frost Bite on a Snow Angel. I’ve spent the last several years trying innumerable natural deodorants and have only found a couple that even come close to getting the job done. Colorado PitStik and Soapwalla Deodorant Cream were my favorites, but as time went on, I really wanted to be able to adjust the ingredients and scents to fit my own body chemistry a little better. I gave in to my mad scientist tendencies and went to work in the kitchen. And now, two months later, I’m the happiest – and best smelling girl – in the neighborhood! Is it Really Necessary to Use Natural Deodorant? Yes, it really is important to switch in order to avoid aluminum zirconium, aluminum chlorohydrate, parabens, triclosan, and heavy doses of the ever-present chemical hiding place we lovingly call “fragrance.” The Coolest DIY Deodorant Recipe Ever I started out making a wonderfully basic recipe from Smarty McSmart, Lindsay, of Passionate Homemaking, then tweaked things until I found my own perfect combination: A Note for Heavy Sweaters P.S.
5 natural deodorants that really work. It's the final frontier for natural products: deodorant.
Americans, in particular, are very conscious of possible body odors, and so going all-natural has been an uphill battle in the United States, but we finally have some great options. While there are quite a few natural deodorants that just don't work all that well, there are plenty that do the trick. Don't confuse deodorants with antiperspirants, which none of these are; that is a separate chemical function and as far as I know, one cannot block underarm sweat glands with any natural substances.
As an aside, I haven't used antiperspirants since the middle of college, when I was up to using "extra-strength" Secret and it still wasn't working. My friend suggested I take a break from the stuff, and so I took two weeks off from using antiperspirants at all, and used just deodorant instead. But back to deodorants; I have found that when it comes to natural, sticks just aren't effective. Related on MNN: 5 deodorant alternatives. 39 DIY Gifts You'd Actually Want To Receive.
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You just have to settle for what they offer. Not anymore, my friends. I am here to liberate your palates form the work-a-day microwave popcorn. Today, you will learn that which they don't want you to know. You will learn how simple and cheap it is to make your own popping corn. First you will need the following ingredients: 1/4 cup of popping corn (generally $0.99 for a pound bag. And the following tools: A staplerA teaspoonA measuring cupA brown paper bagandA microwave. 9 Kits You Should Have in Your Home to Prepare You for Anything. Heloise: Another use for shredded papers. Dear Heloise: I hate shredding my paper files, but I am not willing to put ID-vulnerable materials in my recycling bin.
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