From Jacquie, Green Without Envy columnist
I am going to be totally honest I have a serious problem with ummm well… body odor.
I always have, and it has always been an embarrassing thing for me! I have tried everything, every type of deodorant, including men’s and prescription. I am one of those who can already start smelling myself 5 minutes after getting out of the shower. Recently I decided to make a change for the better which led to a solution! You will not believe me, but it is the only thing that has ever worked.
It all started with me tossing my Secret clinical and getting an all natural, aluminum free deodorant. Mostly because I don’t want the toxic metal under my arms and so close to my glands, but also because I thought maybe, just maybe, the aluminum could be a contributing factor to my problem. Well, it didn’t work entirely after I started using the natural deodorant, but my underarms stopped breaking out in rash!
This led me to further investigation. One night, I was talking to my mother and telling her about my deodorant issues. She told me my aunt use to make her own deodorant back in the 50’s. You know, before DIY was a thing.She used to have a vile of rubbing alcohol and baking soda, and she would rub it under her arms. I listened but didn’t try it; I was in such disbelief that such simple ingredients would solve my B.O. Nothing has worked yet!
But, just a few weeks ago I was leaving for vacation and had packed my deodorant in my bag. Long story short my bag got sent to my destination first and I ended up coming home. I didn’t have deodorant so that was then I decided to give the ol’ baking soda and alcohol concoction a go. I figured there was nothing to lose, and I wouldn’t have to sit next to my stinky self on the way to Dallas.
I kid you not… it worked! Yaay! A week later I was still using the solution and was stink free! I will never use deodorant again after using this!
Deodorant recipe
1/2 cup rubbing alcohol
1 heaping tablespoon baking soda
Store in a travel size bottle, give it a good shake before use and apply with hands or cotton swab.
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