Most deodorants and antiperspirants available in the market have harmful chemicals, that harm both us and the environment. Sweating is our body’s way of getting rid of toxins. Antiperspirants interfere with this natural process of toxin removal. They may also contain CFCs that we all know affect the ozone layer. So we know deodorants aren’t really good, yet we all use them for the obvious reason. 

Is there anything like a natural deodorant that deodorizes, reduces sweat, is gentle on the skin, and easy on the environment? 

The answer is yes! And no its not difficult to make, or messy to use a natural deo. Here are some of my favorites.

• Take a heaped table spoon of sandalwood powder and add a few drops of rose water. Mix by adding some distilled water. Use after shower.
• If you have dry skin, take some oatmeal powder and add a few drops of an essential oil of choice. Use this as a scrub in shower. Will leave you with a soothing lingering fragrance.
• If you have oily skin, use Fuller’s earth (Multani mitti) instead of powdered oats.
• At the peak of summers, you could try this as well – Powder dried mint leaves and keep in a jar. Use some of this mint powder with fuller’s earth and rosewater for shower. You can also add some rock salt.

Caveat: Do a patch test with any of the above to check for any allergic reactions.

To naturally avoid body odor:

• Drink a lot of water.
• Increase intake of fresh fruits and vegetables.
• Exercise regularly – exercising helps rid our body of toxins.
• Have a glass of warm water with honey and lemon.

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