Homemade Body Spa Recepies
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04 July, 2012
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Antiperspirants work by clogging, closing, or blocking the pores with
powerful astringents -- such as aluminum salts -- so that they cannot
release perspiration. Many natural health care proponents argue against
using aluminum because it accumulates in the brain.
Deodorants
work by neutralizing the smell of the perspiration mixed with "body
dust" (skin, hair and other bacterial goodies we carry around on
ourselves all day), and by antiseptic action against that bacteria.
Deodorants are more healthful because they don’t interfere with
perspiration, a natural cooling process.
Here
are a few simple recipes, which are fun to make because they can
customized with your favorite scents. We don't always have to smell
"powder fresh" or "sunshine fresh." I prefer ylang ylang, myself. --
Editor
Baking Soda:
Baking soda works wonders because it neutralizes the odor
of sweat. Just sprinkle a light covering of baking soda onto a damp
washcloth. Pat on. Don’t rinse.
Basic Deodorant Powder:
1/2 cup baking soda, 1/2 cup cornstarch, a few
drops essential oils such as lavender or cinnamon, or try cedar and
sage for men. Place the ingredients in a glass jar. Shake to blend.
Sprinkle a light covering of the powder on a damp washcloth. Pat on. Do
not rinse.
Basic Liquid Deoderant:
1/4 cup each witch hazel extract, aloe vera gel,
and mineral water, 1 teaspoon vegetable glycerin, a few drops
antibacterial essential oils such as lavender, or tea tree. Combine the
ingredients in a spray bottle. Shake to blend. Makes 3/4 cup with an
indefinite shelf life.
Quick and effective deodorants :
Simply put some apple cider vinegar in
a spray bottle and apply under the arms. When it dries...its smell is
gone. It works for me a minimum of 14 hours. It even cleared up a small
mild rash from the regular store deodorant I stopped using.
After shave :
it will consists of preparing peppermint tea using two
teabags and let it steep until cool. Place in spray bottle...
