what would be the right ingredients for an herbal deodorant?

Question

plants that could be used as an herbal deodorant

Answer 1

HERE'S SOME RECIPES FOR HOMEMADE DEODORANTS
Herbal Deodorant Powder

Mix together equal quantities of powdered Orris root, Orange peel powder, and Lemon peel powder. Add a bit of powdered Calamus root or Licorice root to scent. Now mix it all together and sift through a fine sifter. Use as a powder under the arms, on the pubic area, or on the body. Anything can cause an allergic reaction and Orris root has often caused reactions, so before trying any herb in quantity, try a little bit first and if you get no reaction then it is probably all right for you to use.
The same goes for commercial deodorants. Many of them contain highly suspect ingredients and, unfortunately at this time, there is no law in effect that says they have to list the ingredients on their labels. But if you make your own cosmetics you will know what they are being made of and can, therefore, keep out all suspect ingredients or any materials that you are allergic to.




1. Witch Hazel leaf or bark decoction or Witch Hazel extract as an underarm splash to remove odor.
2. White Willow bark. An infusion of White Willow bark mixed with borax acts as a deodorant wash for offensive-smelling perspiration. Mix a few drops of oil of Patchouli with the infusion...Herbs & Things, 1972.
3.Orange peel mixed with Lemon peel and powdered is a nice underarm deodorizer.
4. Thyme decoction as an after bath splash.
5.Wearing cotton garments is helpful as well as a diet as natural as possible.
6.Chaparral (creosote) decoction externally applied is a natural deodorizer.
*7.Rose Astringent Lotion is an excellent underarm deodorant that I use daily.

Answer 2

Virgil, I know this one! lol, you can actually go to your health food store, such as GNC, and buy it already made. I use on called "Herbal Clear", it is propylene glycol and aluminum chlorohydrate-free. Included in the all-natural ingredients are rosemary, aloe, and lemon.