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HERBAL ANTIPERSPIRANT

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Sage is strongly astringent and acts as a natural antiperspirant. Clary sage (Salvia sclarea) and lavender essential oils are natural deodorants.

1 ounce distilled witch hazel extract
1 ounce alcohol-based sage extract
10 drops clary sage essential oil
15 drops lavender essential oil

Mix ingredients in a small spray bottle and shake well before using. Spray under arms as needed.

AROMATHERAPY DEODORANT

Cypress (Cupressus sempervirens), lavender and petitgrain (Citrus aurantium) essential oils combined with witch hazel (Hamamelis virginiana) help neutralize odor-causing bacteria. Cypress and petitgrain also have mild antiperspirant properties.

2 ounces distilled witch hazel extract
10 drops cypress essential oil
10 drops lavender essential oil
10 drops petitgrain essential oil

Mix ingredients in a small spray bottle and shake well before using. Spray under arms.

AROMATHERAPY DEODORANT POWDER

Body powders absorb excess perspiration, and a combination of cypress, lavender and petitgrain essential oils combat odor-causing bacteria. This powder can be used on feet, too.

1/2 cup arrowroot
2 tablespoons white cosmetic clay
10 drops lavender essential oil
10 drops cypress essential oil
10 drops petitgrain essential oil

Mix together arrowroot and cosmetic clay. Add essential oils drop by drop to the powder, mixing well with your fingers. Store in a tightly covered container, and let the mixture sit for a couple of days before using. Apply with a powder puff or with your fingers.

AROMATHERAPY FOOT SPRAY

An aromatherapy foot spray is a convenient way to freshen feet and control odor.

4 ounces distilled witch hazel
10 drops petitgrain essential oil
10 drops cypress essential oil
5 drops patchouli essential oil

Combine witch hazel with essential oils. Shake well, and spray onto your feet twice daily, or more often if desired.

CYPRESS-PATCHOULI FOOT BATH

Soaking your feet in a cypress, lavender and patchouli bath fights the bacteria that cause foot odor. Baking soda helps freshen feet and neutralize unpleasant odors.

1 cup baking soda
5 drops lavender essential oil
3 drops cypress essential oil
2 drops patchouli essential oil

Add baking soda and essential oils to a basin of warm water. Mix the oils into the water with your hand, and soak your feet for 15 minutes.

Laurel Vukovic writes and teaches about herbs from her home in southern Oregon. She is the author of 1001 Natural Remedies (DK, 2003) and Herbal Healing Secrets for Women (Prentice Hall, 2000).

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