How to Make Safe Chemical-Free Deodorant

Dr. Lani Simpson presents a new health tip on how to make your own safe, chemical-free underarm deodorant.

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• deodorant
• deoderant
• antiperspirant
• chemical-free
• underarm
• chemical free
• breast cancer

[NCRawGal]

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?

[DoctorLani]

@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]

@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.

[abrasive8]

Thankss for the info, where can i purchase these antiperspirant crystals? more info please

[DoctorLani]

@abrasive8 Health food stores and probably on-line as well.

[Crystalwolf78]

can you use witch hazel instead of alcohol?

[DoctorLani]

@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.

[Will4fun]

I did not believe this claim. However, I tried it and it works. Thank you for posting this.

[CheesePuff1154]

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.

[starfaery]

You can use applecidervinnegar.

[jhardknox]

@jhardknox But I never thought about using the alcohol. Thanks.

[jhardknox]

@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]

@doctorlani, Dr. Lani, what do you recommend for laundry?

[RealFarknMcCoy]

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.

[PhilipPellat]

I make a natural deodorant i use baking soda aluminum free and other ingredients it works really well it is called purelygreat

[frncy54]

@Luvnme09 try adding cornstarch-6parts to 1 part baking soda

[Luvnme09]

I tried baking soda and it has worked for me but it also made my underarms raw and hurt..any suggestions?