Body Care Products

[suzanne sanders]

When you think about it, our skin is the largest organ on our bodies.   When you put synthetic fragrances and petroleum products on it, it is absorbed into your body and it will eventually take a toll on your health. 

 The FDA and the EPA, do not protect you and they are more than willing to allow toxic ingredients in body products.

Isn't it time we wake up and start thinking about the levels of toxicity that we allow in our daily lives? The other thing to think about is that none of the synthetic ingredients will ever leave this earth.   Synthetic fragrances are adding up in our water ways with a zillion other toxic body care, skin care, beauty care products creating a super toxic environment for life on this earth.   

Is vanity so important that we are willing to sacrifice our earth?  Is blue hair (hair dye in general) that important?  

On the subject of deodorants, it really is easy to make and the great part about it is, you are taking charge of your own health!

Liquid Deodorants:

For the strongest cleansing effect, apply deodorant onto a cotton swab or cloth under the whole armpit area.  If you choose to put it into a spray bottle, keep in mind, it might have a less cleansing effect.

These recipes have a shelf life of about a year and are referenced from the book Earthly Bodies and Heavenly Hair, by Dina Falconi  

Remember to shake before each use.  

Do Not Use Fragrance Oils (there is no such thing as a natural fragrance oil)

Only Use Essential Oils 

Sage Fir Deodorant

1/4 cup 80 proof vodka

1/4 cup distilled water

10 drops fir essential oil

10 drops sage essential oil 

5 drops tea tree essential oil

6 drops bay essential oil

6 drops black pepper essential oil 

Pour the first two ingredients into a jar

Add essential oils

Cap and shake the jar

Label

Antimicrobial Deodorant For Strong Body Odor 

1/4 cup distilled witch hazel

1/4 cup vodka

1/2 tsp. glycerin

24 drops tea tree oil

10 drops rosemary essential oil

6 drops cedarwood essential

4 drops lime essential oil

4 drops lavender essential oil 

Pour first three ingredients in a jar.  

Then add the essential oils

Cap and shake the jar.

Label

Your Personal Choice: Create your own 

1/4 cup vodka or witch hazel

1/4 cup distilled water

30 to 40 drops of  an essential oil  or essential oil blend of choice

Pour first two ingredients into a jar

Add essential oils

Cap and Shake

Label 

More Recipes: 

http://myhealthygreenfamily.com/blog/wordpress/home-made-all-natura...

https://frugallysustainable.com/how-to-make-a-homemade-all-natural-...

https://wellnessmama.com/1523/natural-deodorant/

https://www.mommypotamus.com/homemade-deodorant-recipe-for-sensitiv...

If you are interested in making more of your own personal body care products Dina's book is full of awesome recipes.  I personally feel hers is the best book out there .  

This is a great video to understand the chemicals being used in the cosmetic industry.   Although, I personally do not believe this industry is going to clean up the toxins they are using in their products.  Keep in mind this video was created in 2010, and the toxins in body care products have gotten worse.   I am only sharing this in hopes that you will take the steps to find safe, truly natural body care products and watch out for the buzz words, like green, natural fragrance, herbal, because they mean nothing in this world.  It is up to you to read the labels and do the research. 

 http://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=4&v=pfq000AF1i8