Tuesday, August 11, 2015

Looking after your body - Deodorants

The new word on the street is that we need to be careful of deodorants...that aluminium in them has been linked to breast cancer. Though tests seem to be inconclusive, I would rather not take the risk

http://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/causes-prevention/risk/myths/antiperspirants-fact-sheet

I tried going without deodorant and it worked fine with my low-meat diet in Malaysia, but now that I am back in SA 'the home of beef' I am struggling!

I therefore have tried this recipe and finding it hugely successful!

1 tablespoon corn flour
2 teaspoons baking soda/bicarbonate of soda
A few drops of essential oils like lavender or rosemary

http://www.motherearthliving.com/health-and-wellness/natural-beauty/beauty-recipe/homemade-deodorant-cream-zmoz13jazmel.aspx

I will admit there are some days when I smell, but in order to cut back on those I make sure to wash my clothes regularly and avoid synthetic clothes as they get older.

It is nice to cut back on one more plastic container I would have added to the rubbish heap!

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