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curlyhairmich
Posted: 11 March 2010 07:35 AM   [ Ignore ]  
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I got this recipe from another forum and have been using it since last weekend.  It is really easy to make and more importantly works!  Well worth trying if anyone isn’t liking the normal deodorants.

1 tablespoon cornflour
1 tablespoon b of soda
1 tablespoon of olive oil
6 drops tea tree oil
6 drops any other essential oil you have

Mix together.  I have it in a little jar with a screw top.  (you don’t need a huge container).  Then when using its like a lotion so I just rub a bit on my underarms.  It may feel a little ‘gritty’ when you are rubbing it in but that goes. 

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Keisha Jo
Posted: 11 March 2010 07:53 AM   [ Ignore ]   [ # 1 ]  
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I will give this a go this morning Mich…thanks for posting this. I normally just use Bicarb but this sounds interesting so am looking forward to it!  smile

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Keisha Jo
Posted: 11 March 2010 08:24 AM   [ Ignore ]   [ # 2 ]  
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Okay I just finished mixing mine. That was very quick and easy. I used Ylang Ylang as the other essential oil and it looks fab! A nice paste so I am excited to see how it works for me today.  wink Thanks Mich!

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curlyhairmich
Posted: 11 March 2010 08:31 AM   [ Ignore ]   [ # 3 ]  
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I really like it Keisha Jo - and it is quick & easy.  grin

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janeyliz
Posted: 11 March 2010 11:42 AM   [ Ignore ]   [ # 4 ]  
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I like the sound of this as we’ve been trying to be ‘aluminium free’ for a long time now, but it can be hard to find something that works. 

It’s alright for David as he doesn’t perspire (I do sometimes wonder if he’s an alien) but I run on a very hot thermostat and I get VERY hot and sticky - especially if I’m running about in London or doing presentations.

How good is it, and does it stop wet patches? CHM, have you used it while playing netball? TIA smile

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curlyhairmich
Posted: 11 March 2010 12:11 PM   [ Ignore ]   [ # 5 ]  
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I haven’t given it the netball test yet, but I have had no wet patches with it.  I will however say that I don’t get them as a rule.  I have found it good.  I had been using the ‘one world’ deodorant as opposed to regular stuff but it wasn’t really working for me by the end of the day, whereas with this I do not smell sweat at any time!  rolleyes

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pelicano
Posted: 11 March 2010 12:27 PM   [ Ignore ]   [ # 6 ]  
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I use the crystal one.  Plenty of wet patches (unfortunately!) but no smell ever.

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Posted: 11 March 2010 12:53 PM   [ Ignore ]   [ # 7 ]  
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pelicano - 11 March 2010 12:27 PM

I use the crystal one.  Plenty of wet patches (unfortunately!) but no smell ever.

My DH uses the crystal - he is always pong free grin
It doesn’t work for me however downer I think it’s ‘cos my hormones are in flux!

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Keisha Jo
Posted: 11 March 2010 06:01 PM   [ Ignore ]   [ # 8 ]  
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Happy to report that this has worked a treat for me! No wet patches just a nice dry clean feeling all day! Hurrah! Am so happy smile Thanks so much Mich I will use this going forward!

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Posted: 11 March 2010 11:45 PM   [ Ignore ]   [ # 9 ]  
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janeyliz - 11 March 2010 11:42 AM

I like the sound of this as we’ve been trying to be ‘aluminium free’ for a long time now, but it can be hard to find something that works. 

It’s alright for David as he doesn’t perspire (I do sometimes wonder if he’s an alien) but I run on a very hot thermostat and I get VERY hot and sticky - especially if I’m running about in London or doing presentations.

How good is it, and does it stop wet patches? CHM, have you used it while playing netball? TIA smile

My friend told me that, in general, women are less efficient than men at keeping heat in, which is why I’m always cold all the time and he’s like a human radiator!

Also, since I’ve stopped using the usual deoderants, I’ve noticed that it’s not as bad as when I used them but then forgot for a day - kinda like my body detoxed out of it!
I will get some cornflour on Saturday and try this though!

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janeyliz
Posted: 12 March 2010 01:27 AM   [ Ignore ]   [ # 10 ]  
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This is great feedback - so I may give it a go.

One question though: men tend to be on the hairy side, so do you think that it will still work on David’s hairy armpits?  Sorry to be so blunt!

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curlyhairmich
Posted: 12 March 2010 06:12 AM   [ Ignore ]   [ # 11 ]  
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Worth a try JL - its easy to make and the recipe doesn’t make a huge amount.

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Posted: 12 March 2010 09:51 AM   [ Ignore ]   [ # 12 ]  
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Perhaps we’ll give it a go this weekend - as he’s COMING HOME!

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Leave-in: If I use one, it’s AOHR
Gel: Home-made flax/aloe/jojoba mix
Scrunchy crunchy: Anita Grant cafe latte
Odds & ends: ACV & honey
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curlyhairmich
Posted: 12 March 2010 10:45 AM   [ Ignore ]   [ # 13 ]  
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yay!!!! You will have a great weekend!  grin

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janeyliz - 12 March 2010 09:51 AM

Perhaps we’ll give it a go this weekend - as he’s COMING HOME!

Great news, jl!  grin

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Posted: 12 March 2010 01:57 PM   [ Ignore ]   [ # 15 ]  
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oooooh, this is veeeery interesting, i have been thinking about going Aluminium free for some time now, but havent had the guts as i am scared stiff of the pong and the sweat patches as i am quite sweaty- i blame my mother! lol

Will defo give this a go

BTW way, why have some you guys gone down this route, how long for and how are you finding it?

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