Black Hair Media Forum : Alternative Deodorant? http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/ Sun, 19 May 2013 08:09:30 +0000 Wed, 21 Nov 2012 16:36:26 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 10.15 360 Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=351121 <![CDATA[Black Hair Media Forum]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com//forum_images/BHM_Logo_v5_Forum.jpg http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/ <![CDATA[Alternative Deodorant? : So here&#039;s my report. I googled...]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/alternative-deodorant_topic351121_post9939660.html#9939660 Author: lovelybrown
Subject: 351121
Posted: Nov 21 2012 at 4:36pm

So here's my report. I googled home made deodorant after the suggestions on this thread. I did try baking soda last night, but didn't love the feeling on my skin. This morning I got up early and melted some coconut oil and shea butter and a few drops of lemongrass essential oil (which I use to fragrance my hair concoctions if they don't smell great, BUT I discovered it also has antibacterial properties!). I spread a little on my pits after my shower and they still seem fresh. It is winter and cold weather right now.  The test will be the gym.

I appreciate the suggestions.  Hug]]> Wed, 21 Nov 2012 16:36:26 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/alternative-deodorant_topic351121_post9939660.html#9939660 <![CDATA[Alternative Deodorant? : I&#039;ve tried baking soda on...]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/alternative-deodorant_topic351121_post9938620.html#9938620 Author: rickysrose
Subject: 351121
Posted: Nov 21 2012 at 2:05am

I've tried baking soda on wet freshly showered skin and it really worked but it made my underarms peel horribly


]]> Wed, 21 Nov 2012 02:05:06 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/alternative-deodorant_topic351121_post9938620.html#9938620 <![CDATA[Alternative Deodorant? : I used this spray that my sister...]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/alternative-deodorant_topic351121_post9938613.html#9938613 Author: khivey
Subject: 351121
Posted: Nov 21 2012 at 1:59am

I used this spray that my sister bought from Trader Joes. It was a natural deodorant. The ingredients: purified water, mineral salt and an essential oil like lavender for light scent. It was in the summer. It kept me fresh the whole day. I don't know how it holds up when you exercise, but I know I sweat in the summer a bit up under there. I was definitely amazed. I figured I would just make my own because for a 4.5 oz bottle it was quite pricey. I can't find any mineral salt here, so I may just have to have some ordered and sent. 
]]> Wed, 21 Nov 2012 01:59:00 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/alternative-deodorant_topic351121_post9938613.html#9938613 <![CDATA[Alternative Deodorant? : Az~Maverick wrote:Yes, you...]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/alternative-deodorant_topic351121_post9938273.html#9938273 Author: honeyb87
Subject: 351121
Posted: Nov 20 2012 at 11:36pm

Originally posted by Az~Maverick Az~Maverick wrote:

Yes, you can use a mixture of baking soda, corn starch (or arrowroot powder), coconut oil, & your favorite essential oil. Or a half cut lime works well too.


I just made my own deodorant using these ingredients and it works so well. They key is to use more baking soda or cornstarch so the consistency is dry/powdery (if that's what you like). Too much coconut oil makes the solution runny and (in summer months) your deodorant will melt lol.

]]> Tue, 20 Nov 2012 23:36:45 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/alternative-deodorant_topic351121_post9938273.html#9938273 <![CDATA[Alternative Deodorant? : You can buy it at Target/Walmart...]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/alternative-deodorant_topic351121_post9938267.html#9938267 Author: Alias_Avi
Subject: 351121
Posted: Nov 20 2012 at 11:33pm


http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-BvNP_cOneWI/Tb2IZDcQquI/AAAAAAAAACU/y0Hl0arp_fA/s1600/toms_of_maine_original_care_deodorant_stick_honeysuckle_rose__54665_zoom.jpg


You can buy it at Target/Walmart]]> Tue, 20 Nov 2012 23:33:18 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/alternative-deodorant_topic351121_post9938267.html#9938267 <![CDATA[Alternative Deodorant? : I&#039;ve used straight up baking...]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/alternative-deodorant_topic351121_post9938258.html#9938258 Author: ImThatDiva
Subject: 351121
Posted: Nov 20 2012 at 11:27pm

I've used straight up baking soda before when I slept over my friend's house and forgot my deodorant. It worked well. I'm not a person who sweats much so there wasn't an issue with perspiration.

Edited by ImThatDiva - Nov 20 2012 at 11:28pm]]> Tue, 20 Nov 2012 23:27:58 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/alternative-deodorant_topic351121_post9938258.html#9938258 <![CDATA[Alternative Deodorant? : Baking soda or coconut oil are...]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/alternative-deodorant_topic351121_post9938135.html#9938135 Author: Gumdrop92
Subject: 351121
Posted: Nov 20 2012 at 10:28pm

Baking soda or coconut oil are the only things I have tried.
I usually don't wear deodorant in the cooler months...
]]> Tue, 20 Nov 2012 22:28:09 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/alternative-deodorant_topic351121_post9938135.html#9938135 <![CDATA[Alternative Deodorant? : lovelybrown wrote:Thank you...]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/alternative-deodorant_topic351121_post9938049.html#9938049 Author: dazed&
Subject: 351121
Posted: Nov 20 2012 at 9:43pm

Originally posted by lovelybrown lovelybrown wrote:

Thank you for all of the responses.  I have tried the mineral rock and that does not work.

The items labelled deodorant in the supermarket have the alumninum in. I'd be happy for recommendations for the ones without. I don't mean perfumed body sprays though.

How does the lemon/lime thing work. It seems it might be sticky?

I have baking soda - will try that after my shower this evening!

And what do you make your deodorants with Purpulicious?

Thank you all!!!! xxxx


I just put lemon juice on a cotton ball and apply it that way. Baking soda works well too, but it irritates/darkens my armpits after a while]]> Tue, 20 Nov 2012 21:43:24 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/alternative-deodorant_topic351121_post9938049.html#9938049 <![CDATA[Alternative Deodorant? : Baking soda mixed with a little...]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/alternative-deodorant_topic351121_post9937585.html#9937585 Author: osohot
Subject: 351121
Posted: Nov 20 2012 at 6:40pm

Baking soda mixed with a little water ]]> Tue, 20 Nov 2012 18:40:06 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/alternative-deodorant_topic351121_post9937585.html#9937585 <![CDATA[Alternative Deodorant? : Thank you for all of the responses....]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/alternative-deodorant_topic351121_post9937568.html#9937568 Author: lovelybrown
Subject: 351121
Posted: Nov 20 2012 at 6:34pm

Thank you for all of the responses.  I have tried the mineral rock and that does not work.

The items labelled deodorant in the supermarket have the alumninum in. I'd be happy for recommendations for the ones without. I don't mean perfumed body sprays though.

How does the lemon/lime thing work. It seems it might be sticky?

I have baking soda - will try that after my shower this evening!

And what do you make your deodorants with Purpulicious?

Thank you all!!!! xxxx
]]> Tue, 20 Nov 2012 18:34:02 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/alternative-deodorant_topic351121_post9937568.html#9937568 <![CDATA[Alternative Deodorant? : nala52808 wrote:rub some lemons...]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/alternative-deodorant_topic351121_post9937361.html#9937361 Author: MizzAmirah
Subject: 351121
Posted: Nov 20 2012 at 4:20pm

Originally posted by nala52808 nala52808 wrote:

rub some lemons or limes in your armpit?


That's the only one I know of.]]> Tue, 20 Nov 2012 16:20:03 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/alternative-deodorant_topic351121_post9937361.html#9937361 <![CDATA[Alternative Deodorant? : Plain baking soda on damp armpits....]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/alternative-deodorant_topic351121_post9937295.html#9937295 Author: bebe88
Subject: 351121
Posted: Nov 20 2012 at 3:42pm

Plain baking soda on damp armpits.]]> Tue, 20 Nov 2012 15:42:53 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/alternative-deodorant_topic351121_post9937295.html#9937295 <![CDATA[Alternative Deodorant? : Have you ever tried making your...]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/alternative-deodorant_topic351121_post9937224.html#9937224 Author: purpulicious01
Subject: 351121
Posted: Nov 20 2012 at 3:00pm

Have you ever tried making your own?

I recently got into making my own deodorants after researching the ingredients found in deodorants. (studies are finding that many deodorants contain harmful ingredients that are being attributed to increased rate of tumors, breast cancer, etc)

I would advise going the home-made route. You can add your own oils and scents according to your preferences (some of my favorite oils to use are lavender, vanilla, coconut, tangerine, musks. they smell divine.) 
]]> Tue, 20 Nov 2012 15:00:32 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/alternative-deodorant_topic351121_post9937224.html#9937224 <![CDATA[Alternative Deodorant? : I have very sensitive skin and...]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/alternative-deodorant_topic351121_post9937186.html#9937186 Author: zolloh
Subject: 351121
Posted: Nov 20 2012 at 2:43pm

I have very sensitive skin and use Crystal Rock. Its a natural mineral stone, u wet it before use. Bought it at Whole Foods but just saw it at Walgreens the other day.

http://www.thecrystal.com/

]]> Tue, 20 Nov 2012 14:43:31 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/alternative-deodorant_topic351121_post9937186.html#9937186 <![CDATA[Alternative Deodorant? : Yes, you can use a mixture of...]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/alternative-deodorant_topic351121_post9936876.html#9936876 Author: Az~Maverick
Subject: 351121
Posted: Nov 20 2012 at 12:32pm

Yes, you can use a mixture of baking soda, corn starch (or arrowroot powder), coconut oil, & your favorite essential oil. Or a half cut lime works well too.]]> Tue, 20 Nov 2012 12:32:28 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/alternative-deodorant_topic351121_post9936876.html#9936876 <![CDATA[Alternative Deodorant? : Vitacost.com sells them. The pricing...]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/alternative-deodorant_topic351121_post9936798.html#9936798 Author: Yardgirl
Subject: 351121
Posted: Nov 20 2012 at 11:58am

Vitacost.com sells them. The pricing isn't much different than the deodorant with aluminium

http://www.vitacost.com/productResults.aspx?ntk=products&ss=1&Ntt=deodorant

]]> Tue, 20 Nov 2012 11:58:28 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/alternative-deodorant_topic351121_post9936798.html#9936798 <![CDATA[Alternative Deodorant? : Lemon juice ]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/alternative-deodorant_topic351121_post9936645.html#9936645 Author: dazed&
Subject: 351121
Posted: Nov 20 2012 at 10:46am

Lemon juice ]]> Tue, 20 Nov 2012 10:46:00 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/alternative-deodorant_topic351121_post9936645.html#9936645 <![CDATA[Alternative Deodorant? : I too have issues with deodorant...]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/alternative-deodorant_topic351121_post9936555.html#9936555 Author: dejee
Subject: 351121
Posted: Nov 20 2012 at 10:01am

I too have issues with deodorant but this one works really well for me:

http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/kiehls-superbly-efficient-anti-perspirant-deodorant-cream/2922401?origin=category&contextualcategoryid=0&fashionColor=&resultback=0


Edited by dejee - Nov 20 2012 at 10:01am]]> Tue, 20 Nov 2012 10:01:27 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/alternative-deodorant_topic351121_post9936555.html#9936555 <![CDATA[Alternative Deodorant? : lovelybrown wrote:Whatever...]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/alternative-deodorant_topic351121_post9936549.html#9936549 Author: tatee
Subject: 351121
Posted: Nov 20 2012 at 9:57am

Originally posted by lovelybrown lovelybrown wrote:

Whatever this is. I stopped using sprays and thought roll ons would be kinder, but still got that sore feeling underarm.

I think I mean deodorant. All of them have aluminum in and the ones that don't that I found had BHT which I am allergic to.

thats not true that why i was trying to find out what you meant.  the aluminum is in the antiperspirant.  a deodorant is just for odor not perspiration.

amazon
]]> Tue, 20 Nov 2012 09:57:16 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/alternative-deodorant_topic351121_post9936549.html#9936549 <![CDATA[Alternative Deodorant? : rub some lemons or limes in your...]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/alternative-deodorant_topic351121_post9936546.html#9936546 Author: nala52808
Subject: 351121
Posted: Nov 20 2012 at 9:52am

rub some lemons or limes in your armpit?]]> Tue, 20 Nov 2012 09:52:09 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/alternative-deodorant_topic351121_post9936546.html#9936546 <![CDATA[Alternative Deodorant? : bk2la981 wrote:Making soda...]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/alternative-deodorant_topic351121_post9936541.html#9936541 Author: lovelybrown
Subject: 351121
Posted: Nov 20 2012 at 9:41am

Originally posted by bk2la981 bk2la981 wrote:

Making soda mixed with coconut oil seems to work for some people.

WIll try it out and report back. I am guessing baking soda? Not drinking soda?
]]> Tue, 20 Nov 2012 09:41:13 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/alternative-deodorant_topic351121_post9936541.html#9936541 <![CDATA[Alternative Deodorant? : Baking soda mixed with coconut...]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/alternative-deodorant_topic351121_post9936538.html#9936538 Author: bk2la981
Subject: 351121
Posted: Nov 20 2012 at 9:40am

Baking soda mixed with coconut oil seems to work for some people. I don't use deodorant because of the aluminum. like your mom, I don't smell. I will use it a few times during the summer though.

Edited by bk2la981 - Nov 20 2012 at 9:42am]]> Tue, 20 Nov 2012 09:40:01 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/alternative-deodorant_topic351121_post9936538.html#9936538 <![CDATA[Alternative Deodorant? : Whatever this is. I stopped using...]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/alternative-deodorant_topic351121_post9936537.html#9936537 Author: lovelybrown
Subject: 351121
Posted: Nov 20 2012 at 9:39am

Whatever this is. I stopped using sprays and thought roll ons would be kinder, but still got that sore feeling underarm.

I think I mean deodorant. All of them have aluminum in and the ones that don't that I found had BHT which I am allergic to.
]]> Tue, 20 Nov 2012 09:39:53 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/alternative-deodorant_topic351121_post9936537.html#9936537 <![CDATA[Alternative Deodorant? : Making soda mixed with coconut...]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/alternative-deodorant_topic351121_post9936534.html#9936534 Author: bk2la981
Subject: 351121
Posted: Nov 20 2012 at 9:39am

Making soda mixed with coconut oil seems to work for some people.]]> Tue, 20 Nov 2012 09:39:19 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/alternative-deodorant_topic351121_post9936534.html#9936534 <![CDATA[Alternative Deodorant? : do you mean antiperspirant?i dont...]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/alternative-deodorant_topic351121_post9936530.html#9936530 Author: tatee
Subject: 351121
Posted: Nov 20 2012 at 9:34am

do you mean antiperspirant?

i dont use antiperspirant but i do use deodorant. ]]> Tue, 20 Nov 2012 09:34:47 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/alternative-deodorant_topic351121_post9936530.html#9936530 <![CDATA[Alternative Deodorant? : Does anyone have an alternative...]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/alternative-deodorant_topic351121_post9936528.html#9936528 Author: lovelybrown
Subject: 351121
Posted: Nov 20 2012 at 9:33am

Does anyone have an alternative to regular/store deodorants that actually works? I have suddenly developed a sensitivity to all deodorant. I tried without and it kind of worked - it is winter. I know it won't work in summer because I went out dancing and really wished I had some with me.

My mother does not use it and smells good. I must have missed out on those genes. I am trying the alum stone, but it does not seem to work.

Any recipies? or tips. I already shower in the morning and evening.
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