Antiperspirant :Herbs That Counteract Perspiration
Commercial antiperspirants contain many toxic chemicals, some of which have been shown to be cancer causing compounds. These herbs help counteract perspiration, and act as natural deodorants and are often used in natural body care remedies and personal care products.
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Balsam Fir, Abies balsamea (L.)Mill. -
Balsam of Peru, Myroxylon pereirae -
Benzoin Resin, Styrax benzoin -
Bergamot Oil, Citrus bergamia -
Cinnamon, Cinnamomum zeylanicum, C. cassia -
Clary Sage, Salvia sclarea -
Clove Oil, Syzygium aromaticum -
Cypress Oil, Cupressus sempervirens -
Eucalyptus, Eucalyptus globulus -
Lavender, Lavandula spp -
Lemongrass, Cymopogon citratus, C.flexuosus -
Licorice Root, Glycyrrhiza glabra -
Nard Oil, Nardostachys jatamansi -
Orange, Citrus sinensis, Citrus spp. -
Patchouli, Pogostemon patchouli -
Ravensara Oil, Ravensara aromatica -
Sage, Salvia officinalis -
Tamanu Oil, Calophyllum inophyllum -
Thyme, Thymus vulgaris -
Yarrow, Achillea millefolium
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