Sunday, April 19, 2009

A WHOLE LOT OF SNIFFIN’ GOING ON

Something strange is going on and I feel like I’ve gone to the dogs. It’s a good thing Google is hitting the streets and not the privacy of peoples homes, or I may be caught red handed engaging in some peculiar and embarrassing behaviour. For the past four days I have been obsessive about sniffing …my pits.
I stumbled on directions for making your own deodorant on The Green Generation Blog http://1greengeneration.elementsintime.com/?p=596 and decided to give it a try.
After four days of continuous sniffing, the verdict is in…”IT WORKS!”

DEODORANT
 In a reusable and resealable container, mix 1 part baking soda*** with 6 parts cornstarch.

(***I used two parts baking soda to six parts cornstarch).

 Close the container and shake vigorously for about a minute, to thoroughly mix the two powders.  
Then dab a small amount to the skin of your armpits with a soft cotton cloth, cotton ball, or cosmetic applicator or just use your hands.  Apply as if you were lightly applying baby powder or cosmetic powder. After applying, I give it a light wipe with a dry cloth so that there is no excess powder to rub off onto dark clothing.

Some interesting sites with information on the possible dangers of chemicals used in deodorants are:
http://www.cosmeticsdatabase.com/ingredient.php?ingred06=700324&refurl=/product.php?prod_id=155625&¬hanks=1

http://naturalmedicine.suite101.com/article.cfm/aluminum_in_deodorant

http://www.aakp.org/aakp-library/Aluminum-Antiperspirants/

Check them out.

1 comment:

  1. Hello

    Aluminum is the most common element making up our planet and the humans have not incorporated it into our physiological make up.

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