Natural deodorant: recipe

[radicalrye]

ooh i'm so glad that you ladies posted these ideas. i've been trying to find a way to not stink while working out that won't keep the smell in my shirts/jerseys.

i often wear the icebreakers merino shirts while riding or working out because they wick away the sweat and don't smell bad after a couple of wears, but i noticed that if i apply regular anti perspirant the armpits hold the stink in.

i've since then just gone without using anything and the shirts no longer smell in the armpits, but when working out in close proximity i get a little self conscious about being the smelly girl in the gym haha. i'll give a few of these a try and see what works best

[Tri Girl]

Great tips, ladies. Thanks! I just switched to using Tom's natural deodorant because I'm doing this whole hippie/organic thing lately. I love just using baking soda, tho- or re-using the old deodorant container. I have a couple of those around that haven't been recycled. Cool!

[NoNo]

I just saw this recipe today: http://howaboutorange.blogspot.com/2...deodorant.html

I'd have to try it working out on my own before I'd dare wear it in a crowd on a hot day. I also saw some comments that said people got yeast infections from using homemade deodorants Anyone have experience with that?

[badger]

it never occured to me to make one's own deodorant. I've eschewed conventional deodorant a couple of years ago, but am still in search of an effective one.

I seem to be able to use one product (like the rock) and be effective for a couple of weeks and then suddenly I stink. Then I switch to another natural roll on which works again for a couple of weeks then I stink (mind you, nobody but myself seem to be able to smell this, and I have one stinky pit and one non-stinky pit )

I find that my merino wool shirts actually hold a bit of stink but somehow they disappear overnight. Amazing stuff.