Thursday, November 18, 2010

FreshenUp: Ignominious And Icky Meet Ingenious And Innovative

Ok. Another confession. I stink. I don't mean like..."Oh, man, I stink!" I mean like, stink, stink. You know...to high heaven. Especially after a workout. Which I actually manage to do on a regular basis. There has never been a deodorant that I have found to work. Ever. So, I just stink sometimes. I will not tell you everything I have tried, but let's just say there were several baby wipe and baking soda trials that got a little out of hand. So, if you are not already running for the next blog, let me tell you of the latest experiment. And a big thanks to those Rowdy Stroudy's for turning me on to this. So far it is working well. Homemade Deodorant. (Or pit-stick as Hunky Hubby likes to call it.) It even got rid of some stink that was starting to form. TMI? Now that I have thoroughly embarrassed myself...
We are all friends right? I mean I am only trying to help. And if I have to be brutally honest about my own bouquet to help a fellow man...then so be it! So for anyone else who might be aromatically challenged...give this a try!
Ingredients: 1/4 cup baking soda, 1/4 cup arrowroot powder (or cornstarch), 4 tablespoons coconut oil, Few drops essential oil (optional), A tin or jar with lid for storage.
I used a little jelly jar with a lid, but if you click on the links above they have more details and some storage ideas too. Homemade satisfies NatureGirl's need to be frugal and natural, but not too natural, if you know what I mean. Boy, I really hope this doesn't get me sent to the corner over at Mrs. Matlock's, but I gotta tell it like it is. Good luck with this. Thanks for listening, and may the fragrance be with you!
Quote of the Day: "Don't take life too seriously; you'll never get out of it alive."
--Elbert Hubbard writer, artist, philosopher

18 comments:

  1. Odors may be icky but they're real life, man : ) I'm fighting my own odor issues but they are of the age-related variety... would your paste work for that?! {as long as we're friends & swapping TMI hehe}

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  2. Glad you found something that worked! I have never heard of a homemade version of this.

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  3. i love it! i am so trying this! i am feeling very blessed to have found you today! thanks so much for sharing! click over to my blog... i shared a recipe for natural skin care today too! (: amazing post! blessings...s...

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  4. as mle stated, it seems to be an issue that arises as we age. Sucks. Good to hear about a solution. Thank you for sharing!

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  5. Very cleverly written - it definitely piqued my Interest!!
    :) Gina
    http://ginahickman.blogspot.com

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  6. Hmmm. I just may need to try this one on my 10 year old boy. He is stinky. LIke bad! I will try it!

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  7. best wishes...

    insightful take on I.

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  8. This sounds so interesting - my corner is full of grands so I think you have managed to sneak by this time ;-)

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  9. I love this stuff, too. My sister-in-law turned me on to it about a year ago. I think it works great for both wetness and odor (being personal again!) for the most part. There are occasional times it irritates and I haven't figured it out, yet.

    One thing- you can store it in an old solid deodorant container. Melt the coconut oil all the way to liquid, mix well, and then pour into the deodorant container. I harden it in the fridge for a little bit to prevent separation. From about September to June in Utah I can store it on the counter in my bathroom. The house is too warm in the summer and it melts and runs out the bottom, so I store it in a regular container with a lid. Some people suggest you store it in the fridge always to keep it from melting, but I don't want to run to the kitchen after every shower nor do I want to install a fridge in my bathroom. I'm so stubborn!

    Glad you found something that works!

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  10. Does it work on FEET?? My husband could use some!

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  11. lOh Shannon...Thanks for the info...wish you woulda let me in on this little secret years ago.

    Judie...I do not know if it will work but I bet it would. It does not stop perspiration, but it kills the stink! There isn't anything in it that would not feel great rubbed into feet after a shower. Very refreshing AND good idea!

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  12. I have been meaning to pop over and let you know I am always happy to get your comments. They really make my day. Thank you for being so loyal and stopping in. I am sorry to say I have not been as chatty. BTW I love the post on your Hubby.

    Thanks again.
    -Laurie
    http://www.littlebluechairs.com/

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  13. Do you think this concoction would work as an air freshener? I'm going to give it a try. Thanks. :-)

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  14. I hear ya about the stink problem. It has gotten worse for me once I hit 35. I wash with plain soap, then with my favorite stinky soaps, powder deodorant and body spray. And even then, by the end of the dday...well...don't get too close. HAHA.

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  15. I was just discussing lime juice as a deo with someone at work. Interesting homemade stuff. Will it work on sweaty feet?

    Thanks for your sweet comments on my blog!
    Happy Monday!

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  16. Husband got a note on his gym locker the other day. "I don't know if you know this, but you smell really bad. Sorry."

    I'm going to have to try, now that two people have told me!

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  17. that is great to hear that the home remedy works - i'd gone back to my old reliable (dove unscented) because all the natural/organic brands GAVE me b.o.!

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