Searching for a recipe. HELP!!!!

[PoisonIvy]

Ok,here's the deal.....I'm allergic to regular store bought deoderant so I've been using an all natural powdered deoderant that has a lovely lavender scent. I love it but it is soooo expensive.

Anyway,does anyone out there have a recipe so that I can make it myself? I sure would appreciate it cause I'm broke right now and I will be needing some pretty soon.:lol:

[Brightshores]

I've never done it myself, but here are some recipes from the Internet..

http://www.care2.com/channels/solutions/self/539
http://www.fromnaturewithlove.com/recipe/recipe.asp?recipe_id=509
http://www.smartskincare.com/tips/skinrecipe_personalcare_20051005.html
http://www.homemakingcottage.com/crafts/naturald.htm
http://forums2.gardenweb.com/forums/load/herbal/msg1210401311720.html

Hope this is helpful! :)

[Lunacie]

I'm allergic to the store bought stuff too. I use a crystal deodorant now - you can buy those in most stores nowadays.

[PoisonIvy]

Thank you so much for the responses!
I'm a crafty witch when it comes to these things so I made up my own little recipe.

I'll wait to actually try it out until the weekend so as not to scare anyone at work if it isn't just right.:lol: We'll see what happens!

[TheWomanMonster]

Oooh yay, well if it works nicely you'll have to share your recipe. :D

I know that dusting powders are normally made with cornstarch, dried ground honey and essential oils. I'd like to hear about yours.

[PoisonIvy]

I can tell you what I did right now since you seem interested.


I used....

!/2 cup of cornstarch
1/2 cup of baking soda
Dried patchouli
Dried sage
Dried lavender
Sandalwood
Tea tree essential oil
Lavender essential oil

I ground up the dried herbs into a fine powder with a coffee grinder(I eyeballed the herbs) and sifted them through a strainer with the cornstarch and baking soda. I added about 3 drops of tea tree oil and 5 drops of lavender oil and then sifted the mixture again so that it wouldn't be lumpy and then I put it all in a jar with a powder puff that I have.

It has set all day and I smelled it when I got home. It smells pretty good but I'm thinking about adding just a bit more lavender cause mine doesn't smell as strong as the deoderant I was paying $10 for.

[TheWomanMonster]

That sounds just lovely! *smiles*
Depending on how fragrant it is after sitting a couple more days I guess you could just add a few more drops of lavender oil. Sounds like it'd be really nice though.

[PoisonIvy]

Why thank you! I hope it works! *crosses fingers*

[PoisonIvy]

Well,I've tried out my recipe and it seems to be working so far. I'm not stinky yet!:lol:

[TheWomanMonster]

Woo that's good news! :D
I'll have to give this homemade deoderant thing a whirl...

Do you find the powders messy to apply or that it marks up darker clothes and fabrics?
(I wear a lot of black...)

[PoisonIvy]

Well,I apply it with a powder puff so it is a little messy.
I also wear dark clothing quite a bit,so I put my shirt on first and pull the shirt out as I apply the powder. If I applied the powder first and then put the shirt on,then yeah,it does get on the shirt but it does come off of the shirt though.