Once upon a time, long before children and marriage, I NEVER looked at ingredient labels for ANYTHING, including personal care products. When I started using Young Living in 2007, I began learning that ingredients DO MATTER and they do make a difference! I started to make better choices for me and my family, including a healthy deodorant. I loved Young Living's deodorant, Mountain Mist. However, they decided to quit carrying it, and I will be honest, the CinnaFresh works great, it just doesn't last as long, as in we go through it awfully fast!!! (It actually is a natural anti-perspirant, so if you like that, you should give it a try!) However, supply chains are weird these days, so the CinnaFresh is ALSO out of stock at the time of this writing! I also have a budget; my hubby and I are working toward a debt-free life. This means doing whatever I can to stay within a certain amount, even when it comes to my Young Living Monthly Subscription!
Time to get CREATIVE, right friends???
I have had fantastic success making my own deodorant. It works great, I can customize it with the essential oils that I love, and work best for us. I will say there is a detox period you go through if you are switching from the store-bought, not-so-great ingredients to natural products, so be warned! Here is a recipe for a Detoxifying Armpit Clay Mask you may want to do before starting your toxin-free journey. Detox Armpits Thank you, Wellness Mama, for your great info and recipes!
Here is the recipe I used: Simple Homemade Deodorant This is super easy to make, I promise! I added Melrose and Lavender essential oils to my batch. I leave mine in the bathroom in a nice Ball 125 ML mason jar, applying a pea amount to each armpit daily. It works GREAT, keeps me comfortable and nice-smelling all day long! It lasts a LONG time too!!!
I recommend DIY for you; so fun and satisfying to use products made at home, with ingredients you can trust!
Happy DIY-ING, friends! Please let me know how it goes; I am always here to help!
Love Always, Praying Blessing and Joy into you and your beloved ones!
Keep Shining.....Shanlyn
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