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33 Easy DIY Deodorant Recipes: for Staying Dry, Feeling Cool and Smelling Fresh
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Published October 13, 2015
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March 11, 2018
This book perplexed me. The author seems to have the credentials to speak creditably about more homeopathic products, but then Young seems to completely dismiss all the basics a certified professional would offer when she created this book.
She mixes essential oils with just water. Essential oils are NOT water soluble so these sprays are either going to be concentrated sprays of essential oils (some of them will irate most people's skin) or the user is going to spray water on themselves and that will do nothing.
Citrus oils are phototoxic. This means they make one's skin more likely to burn when exposed to sunlight. Sometimes blistering occurs. Now, I know deodorant traditionally goes on under the arms, so there's not a lot of sun exposure, but if you're suggesting someone make a water and oil spray, they may decide to use it like perfume and then suddenly the person is putting themselves in harms way. A simple mention of the potential dangers of the oil would have been appreciated.
Young also never suggests that the user do a scent test. Clove oil is extremely strong for example. I do get headaches from diffusing it too long and I can only imagine what it would be like to have it on my body. Try diffusing a few drops in a room you can walk away from before you actually wear it. And then try a test swatch on your inner elbow where it's easy to remove but the skin is still sensitive before putting a mixture on under your arm.
The other recipes themselves seem interesting and I don't know enough about the subject to state whether they are standard or not. I will say her understanding of baking soda seems flawed. While people do have negative reactions to backing soda, often times it's the scratching concentration that starts the irritation off and then gets worse because the skin is already damaged. I find anything too scratchy gives me terrible rashes, including arrowroot.
Also natural deodorant will leave stains on one's clothes too and the won't keep you as scent free as other deodorants did. It's not a terrible thing to reapply deodorant once or twice a day and sweat is natural, but I do think that people who think a natural product is a one for one swap may be disappointed.
Lastly, there are a ton of natural products on the market that are paragon and aluminum free. I don't know why Young made it seem like DIY were the only options. Yeah it seems like it would be cheaper but there is a convince factor to consider along with the question of how much of an expert does one feel they need to be in a field.
I can't recommend the book even though I'd like too. It did get right to the point and offer quite a few recipes for deodorant, but I don't think there was enough information that a person could use the recipes safely without consulting another text.
She mixes essential oils with just water. Essential oils are NOT water soluble so these sprays are either going to be concentrated sprays of essential oils (some of them will irate most people's skin) or the user is going to spray water on themselves and that will do nothing.
Citrus oils are phototoxic. This means they make one's skin more likely to burn when exposed to sunlight. Sometimes blistering occurs. Now, I know deodorant traditionally goes on under the arms, so there's not a lot of sun exposure, but if you're suggesting someone make a water and oil spray, they may decide to use it like perfume and then suddenly the person is putting themselves in harms way. A simple mention of the potential dangers of the oil would have been appreciated.
Young also never suggests that the user do a scent test. Clove oil is extremely strong for example. I do get headaches from diffusing it too long and I can only imagine what it would be like to have it on my body. Try diffusing a few drops in a room you can walk away from before you actually wear it. And then try a test swatch on your inner elbow where it's easy to remove but the skin is still sensitive before putting a mixture on under your arm.
The other recipes themselves seem interesting and I don't know enough about the subject to state whether they are standard or not. I will say her understanding of baking soda seems flawed. While people do have negative reactions to backing soda, often times it's the scratching concentration that starts the irritation off and then gets worse because the skin is already damaged. I find anything too scratchy gives me terrible rashes, including arrowroot.
Also natural deodorant will leave stains on one's clothes too and the won't keep you as scent free as other deodorants did. It's not a terrible thing to reapply deodorant once or twice a day and sweat is natural, but I do think that people who think a natural product is a one for one swap may be disappointed.
Lastly, there are a ton of natural products on the market that are paragon and aluminum free. I don't know why Young made it seem like DIY were the only options. Yeah it seems like it would be cheaper but there is a convince factor to consider along with the question of how much of an expert does one feel they need to be in a field.
I can't recommend the book even though I'd like too. It did get right to the point and offer quite a few recipes for deodorant, but I don't think there was enough information that a person could use the recipes safely without consulting another text.
March 12, 2019
I don't like not recommending a book but the author missed quite a few important critical safety points & many of the recipes won't or don't work. Spray recipes don't include an emulsifier which is absolutely necessary otherwise the oils will just sit on the top of the water. Some of the ratios on what are supposed to be solids don't come out quite solid. It's an ok book but you'd definitely need to have a background in making deodorants or working with E.O.'s, coconut oil, etc. to be able to adapt what you're reading to make the recipes work. No mention of essential oil safety, i.e. citrus oils and photosensitivity issues which can be serious even when not in direct sun (i.e. tanning beds), lavender may be questionable for those with certain cancers, patch testing of essential oils should be recommended especially those known to be problematic like cinnamon and clove. The entire section on animals I wouldn't recommend. You need to be very careful with essential oils and pets especially cats as they lack an enzyme in their livers to be able to metabolize essential oils. None of this is mentioned in the book.
July 14, 2019
I really liked this book. I already make deodorants but have been wanting to tweak the recipes. I make a baking soda based one and have no problems with it. It works extremely well and I can go 3-4 days without reapplying. My husband switched to it too because it works better than any store bought deo. I made it for my sister though and she's allergic. So I've been looking for different recipes to try for her. I did get some ideas from this book.
One thing about the pet sprays at the end. I would be so careful with anything on cats. And I don't think tea tree oil can be used in cat products. Mostly essential oils on cats or in the air is not healthy for them and can even kill them. I didn't see any ki d of warning in that section with regards to that.
I look forward to trying a few of these ideas to tweak what I'm already making. I hope I can find something my sister can use that actually works.
One thing about the pet sprays at the end. I would be so careful with anything on cats. And I don't think tea tree oil can be used in cat products. Mostly essential oils on cats or in the air is not healthy for them and can even kill them. I didn't see any ki d of warning in that section with regards to that.
I look forward to trying a few of these ideas to tweak what I'm already making. I hope I can find something my sister can use that actually works.
June 9, 2018
GREAT!
This is a very informative, easily understood book! There are lots of recipes for homemade deodorants and a few for your furry family members, too. The recipes are not complicated nor do they have a lot of ingredients, and most of which you can find easily, or order online.
This is a very informative, easily understood book! There are lots of recipes for homemade deodorants and a few for your furry family members, too. The recipes are not complicated nor do they have a lot of ingredients, and most of which you can find easily, or order online.
June 18, 2019
Easy practical advice
Recipes are easy, made with readily available ingredients. Some of the instructions were a little sketchy, as I have found that cocoa butter is too hard to mix without melting or softening it. It would have helped to have suggestions for the size of container needed for each recipe
Recipes are easy, made with readily available ingredients. Some of the instructions were a little sketchy, as I have found that cocoa butter is too hard to mix without melting or softening it. It would have helped to have suggestions for the size of container needed for each recipe
December 8, 2019
Fascinating read!
Lots of MARVELOUS information about commercial products and the dangers therein, and many very interesting recipes that I plan to make and try over the next several weeks! Should be not only useful and beneficial, but lots of fun, and Christmas gifts with this kind of personal touch will be great and economical!!
Lots of MARVELOUS information about commercial products and the dangers therein, and many very interesting recipes that I plan to make and try over the next several weeks! Should be not only useful and beneficial, but lots of fun, and Christmas gifts with this kind of personal touch will be great and economical!!
January 13, 2020
Too many inaccuracies. This author didn't do her research. Never use most essential oils "neat." Meaning you should always add carrier oils such as olive oil, almond oil, etc., to make then safe to use directly on the skin. Oil and water do not mix... just a few examples of problems with this book.
May 18, 2022
Fun and Informative Read
Ms. Young's book is chock-full of alternatives to traditional store bought deodorants. She explains the health benefits of the homemade deodorant.
She's further delineates her recipes from sensitive to oily skin, and seasonal deodorants, AND air fresheners, too.
Truly a fun read.
Ms. Young's book is chock-full of alternatives to traditional store bought deodorants. She explains the health benefits of the homemade deodorant.
She's further delineates her recipes from sensitive to oily skin, and seasonal deodorants, AND air fresheners, too.
Truly a fun read.
April 17, 2019
Great simple recipes. Very good explanations. Easy to follow.
Lots of great deodorant recipes to try. Simple ingredients. Good explanations of why to stop using commercial deodorant products. Highly recommend.
Lots of great deodorant recipes to try. Simple ingredients. Good explanations of why to stop using commercial deodorant products. Highly recommend.
July 20, 2019
Can't Wait to Make Some of These Recipes!
Very easy, straight forward directions in making natural deodorants. There are a variety of recipes for the different types of skin, oily, normal, sensitive... I am eager to get started in making recipes for the whole family!
Very easy, straight forward directions in making natural deodorants. There are a variety of recipes for the different types of skin, oily, normal, sensitive... I am eager to get started in making recipes for the whole family!
September 17, 2017
This was an informative book about the dangers of deodorant and why making your own is important. I enjoyed it and would like to try some of these ideas in the future!
December 8, 2017
Liked it.
It has all the areas covered. Receipes are good and I'm a step more away from the chemical stuff. Every house needs this.
It has all the areas covered. Receipes are good and I'm a step more away from the chemical stuff. Every house needs this.
February 19, 2019
Looks Interesting
The recipes seem very basic. I am going to try a few, and update my review when done. Simple read for the DAY enthusiasts.
The recipes seem very basic. I am going to try a few, and update my review when done. Simple read for the DAY enthusiasts.
May 12, 2020
Easy recipes!!!
Easy recipes to do. Informative. I found a deodorant recipe just for me, great!!! I recommend this book. Thank you.
Easy recipes to do. Informative. I found a deodorant recipe just for me, great!!! I recommend this book. Thank you.
January 24, 2021
Plenty of options
I like that there are several recipes here, so that if one doesn't work for me, I can try another. It may take me a while to find the right one for me.
I like that there are several recipes here, so that if one doesn't work for me, I can try another. It may take me a while to find the right one for me.
March 16, 2021
I fly f this interesting enough with.some!e recipes that I plan on trying out this week. I'll let you know the results once.I purchase the ingredients.
February 10, 2021
I have become addicted to these DIY recipes :(
August 18, 2023
Simple and easy recipes
I like the recipes, are simple and easy to understand step by step. This book must have on your bookshelf.
I like the recipes, are simple and easy to understand step by step. This book must have on your bookshelf.
April 2, 2024
Awesome Book!
I loved the recipes in this book. Not only were recipes easy to make, they work! Best of all, no more harmful toxins entering my body due to harmful chemicals. I give this book a thumbs up, 5 star review.
I loved the recipes in this book. Not only were recipes easy to make, they work! Best of all, no more harmful toxins entering my body due to harmful chemicals. I give this book a thumbs up, 5 star review.
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January 6, 2016Read but haven't tried to make anything yet. But it is very interesting and helpful.
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