I never talk to doctors, but I'd talk the ear off a doctor this good!
I actually have lots of questions about health, like, what do you think about colonics? Waste of money? Also, Is fluoride bad for you? And, is it possible to drink too much green tea?
These are the kinds of health questions that I wonder about from time to time.
I have heard that full-strength baking soda can burn the sensitive skin under the arms, so best to use only small amounts mixed with corn starch, as suggested by frncy54, below.
Doctor Lani, it's me again. I was also wanting to ask when you talk about the natural antiperspirant crystals to apply on for special occasions, do you just desolve the crystals in the water and after it desolves; dip your finger in water and then in the baking soda like normal? You specifically mention not to use tea tree oil or lavender...can you use any other essential oil or is it better to stay away from the essential oils altogether?
When you swab the rubbing alcohol under the arms to get rid of the bacteria causing odor, I know you do that for 2-3 days, but how many times a day do you apply it? I saw where someone asked if you can use with hazel and you said you can, so does witch hazel kill the odor causing bacteria as well? I was also wondering if you can use freshly squeezed lemon juice or lemon juice from a bottle to kill odor causing bacteria like the rubbing alcohol?
Will definitely try this DoctorLani! Thank you for posting this video!!! =) I want to be as natural and chemical free as possible and this will help a lot! =)
hi, i really loved the baking soda for a couple of days and than i started to breakout in rashes under my arms so i think i am allergic to it. do you know of any thing else i could use?
@NCRawGal I have talked to others who have used coconut oil successfully without staining clothes - I have not tried it however. Witch Hazel also is a good anti-bacterial - let me know if either works for you. Some people do react to baking soda and some claim that the baking soda found in health foods stores is superior and they trust it more - I agree with the last sentiment.
@NCRawGal I have been using coconut oil for the past few days - so far it seems to work, but then I do not sweat much. Just use a small amount so that you are not oily - Coconut is anti-bacterial and it makes sense that it would work. Post back here if you try it. Buy organic cooking oil in a glass jar.
Coconut oil is great instead of alcohol. Coconut oil is a natural anti-baterial agent. Combination of baking soda and raw organic coconut oil are a great one two punch.
@Crystalwolf78 Yes you can use witch hazel - in fact, it is better than alcohol and safe. I should have suggested it because rubbing alcohol does carry a small risk too and over time could be harmful. Thank you for asking.
I freaked out when i read this about tea tree but I did my research and the study isn't even a scientific one. A very week case against tree tea oil. I RECOMMEND YOU ALL DO SOME RESEARCH on the study and find out. It seems very irresponsible for a "DR." to be spreading this kinda of information when their isn't a scientific study.
@vegahw Thanks for your note - I love tea tree oil - it is a wonderful medicinal. It does exhibit hormonal activity and while the case studies are scant the hormonal activity of tea tree and lavender makes me advise against underarm use. From the New England Journal of Medicine - here is one quote, "studies in human cell lines indicated that the two oils had estrogenic and antiandrogenic activities - Tried to post link but my response was not accepted - it is from 2007
@vengoadorarte I have read that peppermint exhibits hormonal activity but I am not totally sure. Again, if you use only baking soda you will smell naturally sweet.
Hi. Thank you for your video. I have been using baking soda under my arms for the past 4 months AMAZING. I am a little concerned about the safety of the baking soda under my arms though. Is it really safe to use under the armpit, and is it safe to use if you are pregnant and nursing or have cancers.Also do you personally use baking soda under your arms?I cant seem to find anyone who can really tell me if it is safe to use on the armpits or not, i know baking soda is a chemical.Thank you!
@lion1green As I mentioned in my video - lavender and tea tree oil have been found to exhibit estrogenic activity - therefore not a good choice for deodorant. However, I am unaware of any studies linking either herb to obesity or cancer.
I can tell that the Crystals do not work at all Save your money.
Also, for deodorant, you can try spraying or misting or swabbing vodka on your underarms. Srayihg it on your couch and chairs as well to get rid of odors.
baking soda works very well for odor control. but when i use it my underarms sting. this might be because i shave daily, and i sometimes have razor burn. but it also gave me a rash.
@laugherlover Yes, some people have reported the same thing following razor burn. Here is a thought - try using the alcohol at night before bed - that way you will kill the bacteria and for that matter using the baking soda at night just might work also. So as I mention in the film - use the alcohol a few nights to kill bacteria then try only BS. If you try this let me know how it works.
Hi Dr. Lani...tank you for shairng this...I had NO idea about the lavendar and I LURVE lavendar...but I haven't used it in my deodorant. and I've been wanting somethign more natural to use.
Thank you, Dr. Lani..you have made my day. My husband & I are down to using only the baking soda and it works better than anything we have used in the past. We use the most natural products we can find or make our own and this fits right into our natural and simple lifestyle. So far we got 2 daughters to switch and are working on our 3 other kids & their partners.
Your willingness to share this great tip is greatly appreciated.
Thank you so much for sharing! I've been using this for 8 months now with great success. I had no idea about lavender and tea tree oil. The last deodorant I bought because it had lavender in it. I love the smell of lavender.
this method works very well for odor control. for me it worked better than deodorant for odor control.of course i do sweat and sometimes have a slight sticky feeling under my arm from sweating,but there is absolutely no odor no smell at all after a 18 hour work day no body odor after working out no body odor.only a small amount of baking soda needed i used to much and had some irritation under 1 of my arms it cleared up in 2 days.i will continue to use this method .thanks Dr Lani.
@blueandblessed Yes, one can be sensitive especially to alcohol especially after shaving. I have friends who only use baking soda. Some use only alcohol especially men who prefer to skip the BS step. You can also put the BS in a dish and add water and dip a cotton ball in the solution - works great for those with underarm hair. I would not add essential oils to that area. I also would not mix alcohol and BS together but you certainly could try it.
@bmmartinfan4life Yes. There is a chance of irritation from the alcohol especially when you've just shaved, but I have sensitive skin and aside from that, i've had no problem.
i did not know that tea tree oil and lavender exhibit estrogen like properties, we need to be careful with the natural products we use, and i just saw a vid for natural deodarant that used tea tree oil.your formula seems to be the simplest easiest to do, will definitely try it.hope it works to control odor because i sweat a lot.
@1rosiestar1 - in answer to your private question regarding the safety of Arm & Hammer deodorants. What I suggest in my video is far superior to using the stick deodorants - unnecessary packaging and plastics are known to have chemicals that exhibit hormonal activity. Plus, it is not chemical free; it contains a Triclosan, a synthetic wide spectrum biocide. Triclosan can degrade to dioxin and chloroform gas.
@1rosiestar1 -- No, Degree Clinical Protection is not safe. Listen to my video - look at the ingredient list. Antiperspirants have allumium and generally a host of chemicals some of which exhibit hormonal activity such as parabens, methylparaben butylparaben - any word with paraben in it. No need to use these products. Give my method a week and let me know.
@1rosiestar1 Yes, just dilute it - you may not need the alcohol - you can also try baking soda by itself. Very few people are sensitive to that though some have said they are. Also, do not use either right after shaving since the skin is more sensitive then. You can also dilute the baking soda and put dip a pad of gauze in it to use to apply it. Come back and share your experience
Wow!!!! Thank you so much for sharing such awesome information. I have been contemplating buying "natural" deoderants, but the ones that I have tried were not very good. I do not want to name the companies because it may work for others. I will give this a try. Take care and thank you again.
That is good they responded. I knew it would probably be that way. As I said before, any baking soda that I have bought whether it said aluminum free or not, only listed sodium bicarbonate as an ingredient. Hopefully people will not stay in fear anymore and be clear that baking powder was the product that did have aluminum in it. That has since been changed from years before. So my bottom line is: most(if not all) baking soda is safe.
Arm & Hammer response regarding aluminum in their product.
Thank you for visiting our ARM & HAMMER® web site. We have received your request for the ingredients in our ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda. There is no Aluminum in our pure Sodium Bicarbonate/Baking Soda.
I am waiting for a reply from arm&hammer regarding the aluminum issue. For sure you want to avoid estrogen herbs or chemicals that I mention in my video especially tea tree oil and lavender. This is why I recommend baking soda - buy one that states aluminum free if you are concerned that arm & hammer might contain aluminum. I will let you all know when I hear back from them. I asked if it is added or if there is natural occurring aluminum in their product.
A couple of other things I wanted to say. 1.) I wonder if anybody has ever tried to call Arm and Hammer to ask them about their baking soda. I have read that saying aluminum free is a marketing term, & I go back to what I said before:the ingredient list is the same on each box. As far as I am concerned, a company can tell you there product is legit. Unless you work for a company & was there when the product was made, you son't know how it was produced. Companies lie all the time.
Also, now in the store, all I see baking powder that is aluminum free. I doubt that they would add aluminum into the baking soda now after all the trouble it causes. Like I said before: if aluminum was in baking soda, it would say so.
Baking powder is what was known to have aluminum in it. I would think that if the Arm and Hammer baking soda had aluminum in it, the ingredient list would say so. I have bought 3 different brands of baking soda including one that says aluminum free, yet they all only contain 1 ingredient:sodium bicarbonate. I know that baking powder is the item that contains aluminum in it, not baking soda. I think alot of people confuse the 2 because I once did myself.
There is a bit of debate about this issue - Some say that due to the process by which it is made Arm & Hammer has trace amounts of aluminum. So to be sure you can buy a Baking soda aluminum free version - see Amazon. I intend to do more research about this as I too am confused about today's Arm & Hammer. Thank you so much for posting your concern!!!
I've heard that you have to be very careful with the type of alcohol used in products. What type do you use and what types would you reccommend? Thanks
@DoctorLani I always shower so it's not that.I guess i just don't like the smell of baking soda.I have a condition called Hidradenitis Suppurativa so i have to be careful of what i put under my arms.I did try the lemon juice it burned my bumps i currently have under my arm.Doctors don't really know that much about HS but I think hormones have a big thing to do with it as well as soaps and deodorants.
Aloha Nui Loa, There is an article on the NIH website concerning the potential estrogenic activity and pubescent boys. Studies indicate that these oils exhibit estrogenic activity - use with care - they are medicinals. Warmly, Lani
Is there a problem with peppermint oil as well? You had mentioned some oils being a problem. Thank you so much for taking your time to make this video.
@thejimmilner Yes, Peppermint also exhibits estrogenic activity. Phytoestrogens are in foods and plants. Some are highly estrogenic - soy for instance. However, herbs too will exhibit hormonal activity and are useful as treatment options as they are medicinal. Nothing should be used under the arms except baking soda and alcohol as I mentioned in my video. Thanks for your interest - Lani
i find that too much baking soda burns, too much spring water doesn 't cover the smell. i can never find that balance. what about aloe vera gel and baking soda?
@fullmer2003 Hi there - I have not experienced that before but I understand some people do so you can add, Rapunzel Organic Corn Starch. Mix 50/50. If you need to use aloe because your underarms are irritated that is a wonderful treatment - I get mine from my garden.
Hey all, earlier time, I asked Dr. Lani Simpson the 3 days limit for alcohol usage. She answered me and wanted from me to post her answer "If so would you kindly post your question their so others can benefit too?." and here is her answer:
"I have known men who use alcohol daily. I would suggest diluting it as it seems that over time it is a bit harsh. Men might find the baking soda a bit messy.
Thanks for posting the question Ahmad. Baking soda can be used by people with underarm hair too. In the video I mention that you simply need to try it a few times to get the powder/water ratio right for you. You can also mix the baking soda in a small bowl with water and then apply.
Wow, you are amazing. Thanks so much for sharing. I've been using a natural tea tree deodorant for almost a year now, and recently been researching into making my own. Thanks so much for this valuable info, I'm sure not many people know about tea tree or lavender's effect on oestrogen levels! And quite frighteningly, my previous deodorant is a popular brand. I wonder what other natural substances effect oestrogen activity...
@insentientt Thanks so much, as it turns out after reading your post I realized that I want to make this more of a cause - it is THAT IMPORTANT! I will need to figure out how to make that happen - any suggestions out there how to get this video out there?
I never talk to doctors, but I'd talk the ear off a doctor this good!
I actually have lots of questions about health, like, what do you think about colonics? Waste of money? Also, Is fluoride bad for you? And, is it possible to drink too much green tea?
These are the kinds of health questions that I wonder about from time to time.
CheesePuff1154 2 weeks ago
You can use applecidervinnegar.
starfaery 3 weeks ago
@doctorlani, Dr. Lani, what do you recommend for laundry?
jhardknox 4 weeks ago
@jhardknox I use the baking soda, too. It works great for me. And I also use a crystal product like you mentioned. That works too.
jhardknox 4 weeks ago
@jhardknox But I never thought about using the alcohol. Thanks.
jhardknox 4 weeks ago
I have heard that full-strength baking soda can burn the sensitive skin under the arms, so best to use only small amounts mixed with corn starch, as suggested by frncy54, below.
RealFarknMcCoy 2 months ago
I make a natural deodorant i use baking soda aluminum free and other ingredients it works really well it is called purelygreat
PhilipPellat 3 months ago
I tried baking soda and it has worked for me but it also made my underarms raw and hurt..any suggestions?
Luvnme09 4 months ago
@Luvnme09 try adding cornstarch-6parts to 1 part baking soda
frncy54 4 months ago
if its good for breasts im behind it
dcraig2204 4 months ago
Hi, please could you clarify-
you state that the health store crystal solutions are anti perspirants, but are they not antideodorants?...thats what one i found said on the bottle
also baking soda-is that not an anti perspirant?you say its an anti deodorant...
i suppose there might be crossover but please what are they mainly?
as i dont want odour, and I am not concerned about perspiration, should i not therefore according to my thinking, opt for the crystal stick?
many thanks
BRADHblackdragon 5 months ago
Doctor Lani, it's me again. I was also wanting to ask when you talk about the natural antiperspirant crystals to apply on for special occasions, do you just desolve the crystals in the water and after it desolves; dip your finger in water and then in the baking soda like normal? You specifically mention not to use tea tree oil or lavender...can you use any other essential oil or is it better to stay away from the essential oils altogether?
spaceanduniverse27 6 months ago
When you swab the rubbing alcohol under the arms to get rid of the bacteria causing odor, I know you do that for 2-3 days, but how many times a day do you apply it? I saw where someone asked if you can use with hazel and you said you can, so does witch hazel kill the odor causing bacteria as well? I was also wondering if you can use freshly squeezed lemon juice or lemon juice from a bottle to kill odor causing bacteria like the rubbing alcohol?
spaceanduniverse27 6 months ago
Will definitely try this DoctorLani! Thank you for posting this video!!! =) I want to be as natural and chemical free as possible and this will help a lot! =)
spaceanduniverse27 6 months ago
really works but alcohol may darken ur UA in time..
j42bizzle 6 months ago
hi, i really loved the baking soda for a couple of days and than i started to breakout in rashes under my arms so i think i am allergic to it. do you know of any thing else i could use?
NCRawGal 6 months ago
@NCRawGal I have talked to others who have used coconut oil successfully without staining clothes - I have not tried it however. Witch Hazel also is a good anti-bacterial - let me know if either works for you. Some people do react to baking soda and some claim that the baking soda found in health foods stores is superior and they trust it more - I agree with the last sentiment.
DoctorLani 6 months ago 2
@NCRawGal I have been using coconut oil for the past few days - so far it seems to work, but then I do not sweat much. Just use a small amount so that you are not oily - Coconut is anti-bacterial and it makes sense that it would work. Post back here if you try it. Buy organic cooking oil in a glass jar.
DoctorLani 4 months ago
Thankss for the info, where can i purchase these antiperspirant crystals? more info please
abrasive8 7 months ago
@abrasive8 Health food stores and probably on-line as well.
DoctorLani 7 months ago
whats the differance between deoderant and an antierspant or whatver haah
mackenziemosley5 7 months ago
Coconut oil is great instead of alcohol. Coconut oil is a natural anti-baterial agent. Combination of baking soda and raw organic coconut oil are a great one two punch.
mikeinbc 8 months ago
can you use witch hazel instead of alcohol?
Crystalwolf78 8 months ago
@Crystalwolf78 Yes you can use witch hazel - in fact, it is better than alcohol and safe. I should have suggested it because rubbing alcohol does carry a small risk too and over time could be harmful. Thank you for asking.
DoctorLani 8 months ago 4
Baking soda has aluminium in it hasn't it???!
sarahminty 10 months ago
@sarahminty Not if you get aluminum-free baking soda. ;) ie Bob's Red Mill brand.
Claggy 10 months ago
@sarahminty Use aluminum free baking soda
mikeinbc 8 months ago
I freaked out when i read this about tea tree but I did my research and the study isn't even a scientific one. A very week case against tree tea oil. I RECOMMEND YOU ALL DO SOME RESEARCH on the study and find out. It seems very irresponsible for a "DR." to be spreading this kinda of information when their isn't a scientific study.
vegahw 11 months ago
@vegahw Thanks for your note - I love tea tree oil - it is a wonderful medicinal. It does exhibit hormonal activity and while the case studies are scant the hormonal activity of tea tree and lavender makes me advise against underarm use. From the New England Journal of Medicine - here is one quote, "studies in human cell lines indicated that the two oils had estrogenic and antiandrogenic activities - Tried to post link but my response was not accepted - it is from 2007
DoctorLani 11 months ago
@vegahw Here is the name of the New England Medical Journal article - Prepubertal Gynecomastia Linked to Lavender and Tea Tree Oils.
DoctorLani 11 months ago
What about peppermint oil?
vengoadorarte 11 months ago
@vengoadorarte I have read that peppermint exhibits hormonal activity but I am not totally sure. Again, if you use only baking soda you will smell naturally sweet.
DoctorLani 11 months ago
@DoctorLani What about coconut oil? Are there any dangers for cocnnut oil?
slaughterdobbs 10 months ago
Fantastic, thank you
InChristAlive 1 year ago
Hi. Thank you for your video. I have been using baking soda under my arms for the past 4 months AMAZING. I am a little concerned about the safety of the baking soda under my arms though. Is it really safe to use under the armpit, and is it safe to use if you are pregnant and nursing or have cancers.Also do you personally use baking soda under your arms?I cant seem to find anyone who can really tell me if it is safe to use on the armpits or not, i know baking soda is a chemical.Thank you!
jennah48 1 year ago
Tea Tree and Lavender oils....cause rise of estrogen and hormonal un balance ..and obesity and cancer .
lion1green 1 year ago
@lion1green As I mentioned in my video - lavender and tea tree oil have been found to exhibit estrogenic activity - therefore not a good choice for deodorant. However, I am unaware of any studies linking either herb to obesity or cancer.
DoctorLani 1 year ago
Thank you, I learned something today... I did not know that about natural Tea Tree and Lavender oils....
Those crystals do work.... I've used them too.
weegiewarbler 1 year ago
Correction: I can tell you that Crystals do bot work. Trust me!
busybuzzbuzz 1 year ago
I can tell that the Crystals do not work at all Save your money.
Also, for deodorant, you can try spraying or misting or swabbing vodka on your underarms. Srayihg it on your couch and chairs as well to get rid of odors.
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fgtyhrtyuityuiftj 1 year ago
baking soda works very well for odor control. but when i use it my underarms sting. this might be because i shave daily, and i sometimes have razor burn. but it also gave me a rash.
laugherlover 1 year ago
@laugherlover Yes, some people have reported the same thing following razor burn. Here is a thought - try using the alcohol at night before bed - that way you will kill the bacteria and for that matter using the baking soda at night just might work also. So as I mention in the film - use the alcohol a few nights to kill bacteria then try only BS. If you try this let me know how it works.
DoctorLani 1 year ago
Hi Dr. Lani...tank you for shairng this...I had NO idea about the lavendar and I LURVE lavendar...but I haven't used it in my deodorant. and I've been wanting somethign more natural to use.
MsTexas73 1 year ago
Thank you, Dr. Lani..you have made my day. My husband & I are down to using only the baking soda and it works better than anything we have used in the past. We use the most natural products we can find or make our own and this fits right into our natural and simple lifestyle. So far we got 2 daughters to switch and are working on our 3 other kids & their partners.
Your willingness to share this great tip is greatly appreciated.
herbalady1 1 year ago
Thank you so much for sharing! I've been using this for 8 months now with great success. I had no idea about lavender and tea tree oil. The last deodorant I bought because it had lavender in it. I love the smell of lavender.
blmstout 1 year ago
this method works very well for odor control. for me it worked better than deodorant for odor control.of course i do sweat and sometimes have a slight sticky feeling under my arm from sweating,but there is absolutely no odor no smell at all after a 18 hour work day no body odor after working out no body odor.only a small amount of baking soda needed i used to much and had some irritation under 1 of my arms it cleared up in 2 days.i will continue to use this method .thanks Dr Lani.
theredeemed22 1 year ago
Thank you Dr. Lani~ Keep those GREAT videos coming. Have you got a good remedy for chemical free toothpaste? LOL!
blueandblessed 1 year ago
Dr. Lani, Would it be safe to mix the alcohol and baking soda together?
What essential oils do you recommend to be safe for underarm usage?
(didn't know that about tea tree oil, along with a lot of youtubers)
Thanks for sharing!
blueandblessed 1 year ago
@blueandblessed Yes, one can be sensitive especially to alcohol especially after shaving. I have friends who only use baking soda. Some use only alcohol especially men who prefer to skip the BS step. You can also put the BS in a dish and add water and dip a cotton ball in the solution - works great for those with underarm hair. I would not add essential oils to that area. I also would not mix alcohol and BS together but you certainly could try it.
DoctorLani 1 year ago
is it good for sensative skin
bmmartinfan4life 1 year ago
@bmmartinfan4life Yes. There is a chance of irritation from the alcohol especially when you've just shaved, but I have sensitive skin and aside from that, i've had no problem.
kamshamm 1 year ago
i did not know that tea tree oil and lavender exhibit estrogen like properties, we need to be careful with the natural products we use, and i just saw a vid for natural deodarant that used tea tree oil.your formula seems to be the simplest easiest to do, will definitely try it.hope it works to control odor because i sweat a lot.
theredeemed22 1 year ago
THANK YOU!
Patternpop 1 year ago
@1rosiestar1 - in answer to your private question regarding the safety of Arm & Hammer deodorants. What I suggest in my video is far superior to using the stick deodorants - unnecessary packaging and plastics are known to have chemicals that exhibit hormonal activity. Plus, it is not chemical free; it contains a Triclosan, a synthetic wide spectrum biocide. Triclosan can degrade to dioxin and chloroform gas.
DoctorLani 1 year ago
I did not believe this claim. However, I tried it and it works. Thank you for posting this.
Will4fun 1 year ago 3
@1rosiestar1 -- No, Degree Clinical Protection is not safe. Listen to my video - look at the ingredient list. Antiperspirants have allumium and generally a host of chemicals some of which exhibit hormonal activity such as parabens, methylparaben butylparaben - any word with paraben in it. No need to use these products. Give my method a week and let me know.
DoctorLani 1 year ago
what if you have sensitive skin dilute some alcohol ?
1rosiestar1 1 year ago
@1rosiestar1 Yes, just dilute it - you may not need the alcohol - you can also try baking soda by itself. Very few people are sensitive to that though some have said they are. Also, do not use either right after shaving since the skin is more sensitive then. You can also dilute the baking soda and put dip a pad of gauze in it to use to apply it. Come back and share your experience
DoctorLani 1 year ago
Wow!!!! Thank you so much for sharing such awesome information. I have been contemplating buying "natural" deoderants, but the ones that I have tried were not very good. I do not want to name the companies because it may work for others. I will give this a try. Take care and thank you again.
drroberson4 1 year ago
That is good they responded. I knew it would probably be that way. As I said before, any baking soda that I have bought whether it said aluminum free or not, only listed sodium bicarbonate as an ingredient. Hopefully people will not stay in fear anymore and be clear that baking powder was the product that did have aluminum in it. That has since been changed from years before. So my bottom line is: most(if not all) baking soda is safe.
gautrytube 1 year ago
Arm & Hammer response regarding aluminum in their product.
Thank you for visiting our ARM & HAMMER® web site. We have received your request for the ingredients in our ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda. There is no Aluminum in our pure Sodium Bicarbonate/Baking Soda.
DoctorLani 1 year ago
I am waiting for a reply from arm&hammer regarding the aluminum issue. For sure you want to avoid estrogen herbs or chemicals that I mention in my video especially tea tree oil and lavender. This is why I recommend baking soda - buy one that states aluminum free if you are concerned that arm & hammer might contain aluminum. I will let you all know when I hear back from them. I asked if it is added or if there is natural occurring aluminum in their product.
DoctorLani 1 year ago
Also, I hope the maker of this video calls the company for an answer. I know I will myself.
gautrytube 1 year ago
A couple of other things I wanted to say. 1.) I wonder if anybody has ever tried to call Arm and Hammer to ask them about their baking soda. I have read that saying aluminum free is a marketing term, & I go back to what I said before:the ingredient list is the same on each box. As far as I am concerned, a company can tell you there product is legit. Unless you work for a company & was there when the product was made, you son't know how it was produced. Companies lie all the time.
gautrytube 1 year ago
Also, now in the store, all I see baking powder that is aluminum free. I doubt that they would add aluminum into the baking soda now after all the trouble it causes. Like I said before: if aluminum was in baking soda, it would say so.
gautrytube 1 year ago
Baking powder is what was known to have aluminum in it. I would think that if the Arm and Hammer baking soda had aluminum in it, the ingredient list would say so. I have bought 3 different brands of baking soda including one that says aluminum free, yet they all only contain 1 ingredient:sodium bicarbonate. I know that baking powder is the item that contains aluminum in it, not baking soda. I think alot of people confuse the 2 because I once did myself.
gautrytube 1 year ago
Dear Dr. Lani, I just want you to know that taking the time to share this important information is very kind and generous. Mahalo!!
gardenchicks 1 year ago
There is a bit of debate about this issue - Some say that due to the process by which it is made Arm & Hammer has trace amounts of aluminum. So to be sure you can buy a Baking soda aluminum free version - see Amazon. I intend to do more research about this as I too am confused about today's Arm & Hammer. Thank you so much for posting your concern!!!
DoctorLani 1 year ago
Did you know Arm & Hammer baking soda has aluminum in it...
msdontprocrastinate 1 year ago
I've heard that you have to be very careful with the type of alcohol used in products. What type do you use and what types would you reccommend? Thanks
rinksmum 1 year ago
@DoctorLani I always shower so it's not that.I guess i just don't like the smell of baking soda.I have a condition called Hidradenitis Suppurativa so i have to be careful of what i put under my arms.I did try the lemon juice it burned my bumps i currently have under my arm.Doctors don't really know that much about HS but I think hormones have a big thing to do with it as well as soaps and deodorants.
natural4lifemiss 1 year ago
Great info thanks you :)
islandmamma 1 year ago
Aloha Nui Loa, There is an article on the NIH website concerning the potential estrogenic activity and pubescent boys. Studies indicate that these oils exhibit estrogenic activity - use with care - they are medicinals. Warmly, Lani
DoctorLani 1 year ago
Aloha Dr. Simpson, where can I find information on the essential oils you mentioned that exhibit estrogen activity.
Mahalo nui loa
kupunaandmapuana 1 year ago
Is there a problem with peppermint oil as well? You had mentioned some oils being a problem. Thank you so much for taking your time to make this video.
thejimmilner 1 year ago
@thejimmilner Yes, Peppermint also exhibits estrogenic activity. Phytoestrogens are in foods and plants. Some are highly estrogenic - soy for instance. However, herbs too will exhibit hormonal activity and are useful as treatment options as they are medicinal. Nothing should be used under the arms except baking soda and alcohol as I mentioned in my video. Thanks for your interest - Lani
DoctorLani 1 year ago
i find that too much baking soda burns, too much spring water doesn 't cover the smell. i can never find that balance. what about aloe vera gel and baking soda?
fullmer2003 1 year ago
@fullmer2003 Hi there - I have not experienced that before but I understand some people do so you can add, Rapunzel Organic Corn Starch. Mix 50/50. If you need to use aloe because your underarms are irritated that is a wonderful treatment - I get mine from my garden.
DoctorLani 1 year ago
@DoctorLani How long does the aloe last?
Is coconut oil safe under the arms?
Is alum safe under the arms for antiperspirant?
astrialkil 1 year ago
Thanks so much for the info! Didn't know about the study on lavender oil - will definitely stop using it in my deodorants...
hantsuihminen 1 year ago
Hey all, earlier time, I asked Dr. Lani Simpson the 3 days limit for alcohol usage. She answered me and wanted from me to post her answer "If so would you kindly post your question their so others can benefit too?." and here is her answer:
"I have known men who use alcohol daily. I would suggest diluting it as it seems that over time it is a bit harsh. Men might find the baking soda a bit messy.
Lani" quotation end.
Many thanks for Dr.Lani.
ahmadyahia3d 1 year ago
Thanks for posting the question Ahmad. Baking soda can be used by people with underarm hair too. In the video I mention that you simply need to try it a few times to get the powder/water ratio right for you. You can also mix the baking soda in a small bowl with water and then apply.
Dr. Lani
DoctorLani 1 year ago
Wow, you are amazing. Thanks so much for sharing. I've been using a natural tea tree deodorant for almost a year now, and recently been researching into making my own. Thanks so much for this valuable info, I'm sure not many people know about tea tree or lavender's effect on oestrogen levels! And quite frighteningly, my previous deodorant is a popular brand. I wonder what other natural substances effect oestrogen activity...
insentientt 1 year ago
@insentientt Thanks so much, as it turns out after reading your post I realized that I want to make this more of a cause - it is THAT IMPORTANT! I will need to figure out how to make that happen - any suggestions out there how to get this video out there?
DoctorLani 1 year ago
now the deo scares me..i should try baking soda! thanks! great tip!
ncrc15 2 years ago
thank you so much doctor.
yernamere 2 years ago
You are very welcome, thank you for viewing my video and for commenting.
DoctorLani 2 years ago
It WORKS!!! Thanks, so glad to stop using the bad stuff.
Bernieopus 2 years ago 14
very good info. thank you
marifigueroa1 2 years ago 10