tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1294901009667549351.post8272556020405639652..comments2023-09-08T08:46:13.553-04:00Comments on Economically Savvy Home Managers: The Big Deodorant ReviewAmyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00078080795505133262noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1294901009667549351.post-81640560760778586392017-09-03T20:48:14.876-04:002017-09-03T20:48:14.876-04:00The Deodorant Problem
When we gave up on all thing...The Deodorant Problem<br />When we gave up on all things aluminium (which means crystal deodorant sticks too) we tried everything else and had to change often, must be some sort of genetic thing, 2 of us have a perspiration problem. Living in an extremely hot climate makes it worse. Something would work for a while, grapefruit seed extract, baking soda, coconut oil, etc. and then sudenly not work anymore. <br /><br />Finally after years I found out that the vinegar from making umeboshi (Japanese pickled plum) using organically grown plums and that pink salt works better than anything else. I make them every year, so never a shortage. I found out the phenols in the plums are not much different from the phenols in the grapefruit seed extract, but must be stronger. The vinegar is clear and has a nice smell. It hasn't failed yet. ---SueAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1294901009667549351.post-3987496800546701082010-10-23T10:35:13.881-04:002010-10-23T10:35:13.881-04:00PS. I have a homemade dishwasher detergent recipe...PS. I have a homemade dishwasher detergent recipe that I really want to try. Again, it's one of those things that have a 50/50 chance of blowing up in your face so I haven't tried it yet. <br /><br />I think I'll find the recipe & give it a whirl though. I'll let you know how it goes!Stephhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01437101838209593588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1294901009667549351.post-76956832097099502402010-10-23T10:34:00.527-04:002010-10-23T10:34:00.527-04:00I love how you used the word "pits"...lo...I love how you used the word "pits"...lol...it made me giggle!<br /><br />I love the shampoo idea & really want to give that a try. <br /><br />The deodorant experiment always made me a bit nervous because what if I were out & about & all of a sudden noticed I had "issues"? <br /><br />I could always carry a stick of deodorant with me, I guess.<br /><br />I'll have to give it a try since I'm always looking for ways to get rid of chemicals too.<br /><br />Thanks for the review :)Stephhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01437101838209593588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1294901009667549351.post-72778751629146510302010-10-23T08:18:07.625-04:002010-10-23T08:18:07.625-04:00I am a night time bather/shaver (so my sheets don&...I am a night time bather/shaver (so my sheets don't get dirty so quickly) so I would shave at night and by morning thy would not be as sensitive, so it did not sting then, I also applied aloe vera gel at night too after the shave. That helped. The one time I did the morning shave and alcohol, the sting was an issue.<br /><br />The baking soda did not stain anything that I noticed.<br /><br />One thing I did not try that I may in the future is putting some aloe vera gel in the alcohol to see if that helps with the sting or sensitivity issue.<br /><br />For men the only unscented deodorants I have ever seen are the natural brands which are expensive. There is a spray liquid crystal one that may be helpful if he can't find happiness with the alcohol option. Maybe a drop of tea tree oil in the mix would help compare armpit bacteria all day - haven't tried that one either.<br /><br />Good LuckAmyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00078080795505133262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1294901009667549351.post-59239882231439392852010-10-23T06:52:29.895-04:002010-10-23T06:52:29.895-04:00Thanks for the info!
I have actually used deodoran...Thanks for the info!<br />I have actually used deodorant stones before. It seemed to me like they stopped working after a few months. I never could figure out why. So that's why I was fascinated with your baking soda/alcohol experiment. I also have sensitive skin.<br />1. Did the alcohol burn when you applied it after a shave?<br />2. Did the baking soda stain your clothing?<br />Oh, I'm just so curious. My husband's dermatologist has advised him to give up all scented products, including scented deodorant. Wow, it's hard to find unscented men's deodorant!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com