Natural Deodorants:Herbs And Aromatherapy Oils That Eliminate Odours
Homemade foot powders, sprays and deodorants combine anti-bacterial herbs and oils with organic, bulk ingredients like Orris Root, arrowroot powder, simple cornstarch, and white clay. These natural, non-toxic bases replace the aluminum chloride and boric acid used in OTC deodorants and antiperspirants. The anti-bacterial and antiperspirant properties of essential oils and herbs eliminate odor-causing bacteria while adding their own distinctive fragrances. Essential oils of Sage, cypress, patchouli, and rose are often anchored with resins like benzoin, and sandalwood in deodorizing blends.
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Arrowroot powder, Maranta arundinacea -
Benzoin Resin, Styrax benzoin -
Bergamot Oil, Citrus bergamia -
Clary Sage, Salvia sclarea -
Lavender, Lavandula spp -
Orange, Citrus sinensis, Citrus spp. -
Orris Root, Iris germanica -
Rose, Rosa spp -
Rosemary, Rosmarinus officinalis -
Sage, Salvia officinalis -
Sandalwood Oil, Santalum album -
Tamanu Oil, Calophyllum inophyllum