One of the most effective deodorants are made from Baking Soda. You can dab baking soda on your underarms and leave for sometime. Then, remove the excess with a tissue paper. Wear on your clothes. You would be odor free through out the day. You can mix the baking powder with some essential oils of your choice. Do the mixing in small batches and finish the batch before making other.
Another natural deodorant is Potash Alum (called ‘phitkari’ in Hindi). It is crystalline in nature and is, generally, colorless. It can be rubbed on the armpits and left. It reduces the body odor. Ammonium Alum can also be used as a natural deodorant.
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skyiseternal says
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skyiseternal says
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Humaira says
May 7, 2010 at 9:43 PMShould we mix baking soda with water or apply it dry?
skyiseternal says
May 8, 2010 at 4:04 PMHi Humaira
Do not mix baking soda with. Apply it dry. Do not worry. It will not stain your clothes.
Prabhat says
October 27, 2012 at 12:23 PMUse coconut oil, it is antibacterial and natural.
Swati Murti says
October 27, 2012 at 4:37 PMthanks Prabhat 🙂
Anonymous says
July 23, 2013 at 6:04 AMare there any examples of these essential oils that we could use?
Swati Murti says
August 9, 2013 at 11:01 AMpeppermint, spearmint, lavender are some which can be used for deos.
natalya says
July 23, 2013 at 6:06 AMisn’t baking soda highly alkali while are skin is just a little acid. what will happen there? are there any effects?
Swati Murti says
August 9, 2013 at 11:03 AMno baking soda can act as both acid and base depending on the environment and no it does not affect a lot. it might be a little drying, though!
Anonymous says
August 13, 2013 at 11:19 AMom Baking Soda. You can dab baking soda on your underarms and leave for sometime. Then, remove the excess with a tissue paper. Wear on your clothes. You would be odor free through out the day. You can mix the baking powder
Soda or powder? I have both in my baking cabinet. I think you meant soda in both places.
Thanks, Ro
Swati Murti says
August 24, 2013 at 11:32 AMhey Ro, yup I am sorry. I meant baking soda!!