Natural and effective deodorant

I purchased an aluminum free deodorant - but I read in the ingredients is propelyne glycol.

Yikes.

So, I found a brand that has propylene glycol - but it's from vegetable oil not petroleum.
Is propylene glycol from vegetable oil - a good substitute?

What do you use that's 'clean'...but also works. I don't need a super-strength one...but I do need something.

Thanks, Krimpet.

I've tried those stones - many years ago..and they didn't work for me....or my husband.

The box in my fridge won't help my pits.

I don't want to go without something ...as now and then if I get nervous I sweat a little bit.

No, it's nothing to do with lyme...

NotQuiteAntonio said...
Sounds familiar. Were you using Arm and Hammer's Essentials deodorant?

It has the Propylene Glycol, but I'm just going to keep telling myself it's perfectly fine and all natural, because it's about as good as I can manage, and I love the way it smells.

No, it wasn't Arm and Hammer's - it's upstairs and I'm too lazy to get off my butt and check...i will later, though.

I think it's better than the antiperspirants that have aluminum, though?

Girlie-It's kind of interesting that you are asking that now that your doc has you taking diflucan.
When I was debating if Candida was an issue for me or not one of the handfull of things that really stood out to me was this from P's post on page 2 of New to Lyme "sensitivity to natural ingredients in particular areas of the body—for instance, when using natural deodorants on armpits people who have a Y/FO issue can create a yeasty rash (the giveaway is a yeasty odor) on the skin since it’s an area that is warm and moist—a perfect breeding ground for Y/FO"

I purchased a natural deodorant that had great reviews on Amazon but had the problem above. This is what I purchased
/smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00595CAA4/ref=pd_sim_194_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRid=G3X5C1FR63Y83RTVW5WW /smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B003YJAEG4/ref=pd_bxgy_194_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRid=EV788J2JK4KDTS7RYZHJ

If you are not having the same issues it might be an option.

jrpsf said...
Girlie-It's kind of interesting that you are asking that now that your doc has you taking diflucan.
When I was debating if Candida was an issue for me or not one of the handfull of things that really stood out to me was this from P's post on page 2 of New to Lyme "sensitivity to natural ingredients in particular areas of the body—for instance, when using natural deodorants on armpits people who have a Y/FO issue can create a yeasty rash (the giveaway is a yeasty odor) on the skin since it’s an area that is warm and moist—a perfect breeding ground for Y/FO"

I purchased a natural deodorant that had great reviews on Amazon but had the problem above. This is what I purchased
/smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00595CAA4/ref=pd_sim_194_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRid=G3X5C1FR63Y83RTVW5WW /smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B003YJAEG4/ref=pd_bxgy_194_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRid=EV788J2JK4KDTS7RYZHJ

If you are not having the same issues it might be an option.

jrpsf - I'm not having any issues with sensitivity...or rashes... I will check out those links...thanks!

ChickNorris said...
My mom swears by milk of magnesia. Just simply swabbing some on in the morning.

I'd prefer something on a stick...rather than liquid.

Girlie, as I was reading I had a brainstorm...So easy I don't know why no one suggested it.

Coconut oil deodorant. I googled it and there was a whole page, including this for homemade.
The right side of the google page was filled with commercial coconut deodorants, not sure how 'clean' though.

But here's some ideas:

coconutoil.com/home-made-coconut-oil-deodorant/

ETA: I burst right out loud laughing at the "the baking soda in the 'fridge won't help my pits".

july - I like the idea of making an all natural one - and scenting it with essential oils.

But, I'm wondering how greasy it would be - since coconut oil almost liquefies when it gets warm (and the pits are a pretty warm place) - would it show grease marks...?
or maybe the the arrowroot/cornstarch would prevent that.

i wonder how difficult it would be to fill up an empty deodorant container....

Definitely thinking about this. I should probably buy some cheaper coconut oil...and not use the stuff I eat. lol

I didn't get any ads on the right side for commercial deodorants. I got diet ads...

PeteZa - the cotton ball with alcohol would only work at home...not when I'm out in public...which is where I want it.
At home, sometimes I don't wear any.

But, there you go. You did say you wanted deodorant on a stick! Deodorant you can eat!

(I'm thinking fair food, lol)

I was imagining one of those that you turn the bottom and it pushes it upwards.

julymorning said...
But, there you go. You did say you wanted deodorant on a stick! Deodorant you can eat!

(I'm thinking fair food, lol)

I was imagining one of those that you turn the bottom and it pushes it upwards.

I am very sensitive to smells, so I can't let any body odour to be noticed :D
I use Neutro Roberts Derma Zero. It is without aluminium, alcohol and parabens. It is great product. I am not sure if you can buy it in your country?

I'm using "the green beaver company" right now. It's not very effective... In the sense that I can feel myself sweating through it... ICK!

I did see this deodorant in a shoppers flyer during the summer that I've been meaning to order and try out once I'm done with my current one (hate to waste). It's called takesumi deodorant, has anyone heard of it?

http://kaianaturals.com/deodorants/

I didn't take the time to read into it again on the website but I believe that it is mostly charcoal (I could be wrong). Basically what the flyer said is that it pulls toxins out of your armpits, so for the first little while of using it you will actually sweat and stink worse... lol. But eventually, as it gets rid of the toxins built up in this area, you will stop sweating and stinking in that area.

I don't know if it works, but it got me thinking why would we block the natural process of sweating?