Baking Soda - Read today it can be used as a deordorant - just pat underarms!

Thats fantastic 80% is great. I do not wear make-up but try to buy natural products where I can. I use sea salt in my bath didn't realise you could put baking soda in for that one, thanks for sharing. I am going to try both the mineral salt block and the baking powder and see how I get on. Ellie:D

Actually putting the baking soda in the bath is deodorizing! It also restores Ph-balance to the skin. Inexpensive and healthy.

Thanks drannhh, Thats intersting to learn. It has so many uses. Ellie:D

Thank you so much for your repsonse. The toilet suggestion for baking soda sounds excellent as no more using harsh bleaches. Thank you for sharing. Ellie :D

I hadn't until I read but from the other responses recieved it seems like a lot do use this, especially if they have very sensitive skin. I tried it yesterday and will by a natural mineral salt block I think for in furture, but like you say it is handy to know if we ever run out eh! Ellie :D

79 is not OLD! Yes I learnt from a couple of the other responses that it keeps the natural PH balance of the skin so to bathe babies in it makes sense. Thank you so much for sharing, bathing wasn't something I would have thought of using it for. Ellie :D

Hi, No i thought that too, but gave it a try today and not too bad, but have work tomorrow so until I manage to get a mineral salt one I will reverte back to my usual. Thanks for response. Ellie :D

I find baking soda is fine to stop odors! Cornstarch mixed with it may help it to feel more like talc. I do prefer to buy a product that is using baking soda, as it is mixed and does a better job of staying on longer. Try bringing some baking soda in a jar to work with you, to apply during the day as it can wear off with sweating. The lavender oil can be added to it and will help you smell good! A few drops of essential oil is all you need, if you add it to another base, like canola oil, it will be gentler on your skin, as even essential oils can be misused and cause harm if used the wrong way. The Body Shop has an online store that you can buy unscented lotions and other products, then choose which oil you want to add. The baking soda type products work well and are healthier because they do not try to stop your perspiring, like antiperspirants do, rather it neutralizes odors by minimizing the bacteria that causes odors! I checked the website I found and it even has a formula for athlete's feet! It is a shame that people have been brainwashed into thinking they need harsh chemicals in order to be presentable in public! There was a rumour in America that Europeans are stinky! I think it is because of being more accepting of the human condition! We sweat, or else we are not living very much! The new slogan for losing weight and/or being healthy should be,"Get stinky!" It works. I put a few drops of essential oil in my bath water, also!

Was it lemon grass or peppermint oil for feet, its weird I seem to know a lot of this but have lost touch a bit, but thank you so much for all your help. Think I might try using the mineral salt stone rather than the baking baking longterm though for the convienience really as I work in a high security place so we do not have access to our items during the work day and feminine products if needed provided in the ladies room so a bit awkward to top up lunchtime as we don't get a proper break as such either. Ellie :D

Thank you so much for your response Olivemai. How do you find using it as a deodorant, I'm on day one and so far fine, but have work tomorrow so will be a bit more strenuous so maybe then I will be able to tell. Thank you for the link I will check it out as I have just started sleeping a bit better after getting some lavendar stones in the bedroom and am looking into natural products to use in the changing into becoming more environmentally friendly and also to save money. Its funny you should mention about perfumes though because a couple of weeks ago I was at my daughters and she said for me to try a perfume she had and after I had put it on I just couldn't stop sneezing and said to her at the time I must be allergic to something in this one! I don't wear make-up other than a bit of lipstick if I ever go out at night but its great that you made your own. Once again thanks. Ellie :D

Wow yes diaper rash makes sense as Shaun72 earlier commented that he used it to help when his skin was inflammed and bad. Thank you for that one I'm sure the mums of little ones will appreciate that one. Ellie :D

Easiest way is if you have a powder puff, if no puff cotton wool is fine, and put into baking powder, mix baking powder with talcum powder if you want sweet smell, then put puff into soda and pat under arms whilst arms still damp from morning wash. Ellie :D

Oh yes it is such a cheap, versitile chemical free product. It has been really interesting reading what everyone else uses it for. Ellie :D

those are good tips--thanks!

Wow someone that actually really does this, thank you so much for responding, other than someone elses dad who didn't like the smell of perfume and used baking powder you are the first person that actively does this. I am definately going to try it. I am trying to gradually convert to using all natural products and material wherever I can. Little by little, but the book I am reading is giving some great tips. Garlic or citronella to use on the cats to prevent fleas, castor oil instead of WD40 for sticky bolts and door hinges. Its brill. Today was in fact the first time I learned about the aluminium content in deodorant. Ellie :D

Thanks for your advice. I will have to use it when I shower. I can't sit in a tub anymore due to having ms. I would have to have help in a bath tub which sucks. I am just now able to stand and shower. Since I just went through physical thearpy. Before i had to sit in the part when I can sit to shower. i have a built in sit in my shower which is great.

Hi Shaun72, An earlier response said that bathing in water with baking soda brings back your body's natural PH balance so to use on your skin when infected makes sense. Trying bathing with it as a preventative to this happening perhaps. Thank you for sharing this, I am pleased it helps you. Ellie :D

Hi Shaun72, Sorry to hear that you have MS, I have no understanding of this among friends or family, but realise it must be very difficult for you at times. It is great though that you have a seat when you shower which makes things easier for you. Ellie :D

I am really not too sure on that one, but I put on after my bath this morning and haven't had to top up so will do again tomorrow morning and I don't smell yet LOL. The crystal blocks you should be able to get from a health food store and a lot of alternative shops the ones that sell insense, crytals and angel pictures and things. I am all for saving money too as live on a tight budget, but this way I can do both, help the planet and my purse. Ellie :D

No I never realised this either until today - yes book was bought as a gift for me because I am trying to become more eco-friendly and I am finding very useful. Some things are just common sense, but this one incorporates health safety factors also. Ellie :D

It made a lovely gift for you then. I am also trying to become more Eco friendly. I carry my own cloth shopping bags instead of getting ones from the shops I visit. I look at ingredients on food because I have a special diet. However I now will look into harmful ingredients in deodorants and other products that I use. Thanks for letting us know about the danger.

No problem! I also use the cloth bags and try to use as many eco friendly products that I can or cut down in other areas, some companies are pricing themselves out though as being green seems to come at a price. At least baking soda is cheap eh!. Ellie :D

I suppose it wouldn't work for all. I am lucky in that even when it is really hot I don't tend to wet. Thanks for your response but I'm sure there would probably be a natural anti-perspirant out there somewhere as well as deordorant. Ellie :D

I have learnt many extra ways to use baking soda just through this discussion and there will definately be a tub in my bathroom now and I am going to give it a try as deodorant and see how I get on. Strange one I must admit but if it can deodorize fridges and households smell don't see any reason why it wouldn't work here. Ellie :D

Why thank you elshaddai123, I have always liked to share new concepts and ideas and find that I do infact learn so much from this site. Love it! Ellie :D

I thought hydrogen peroxide was a bleach used in hair dyes. Thanks for sharing but probably won't use this one myself, but I will give the baking soda a try and also the mineral salt stone. Ellie:D

Thank you so much for sharing the fabric softener tip. I have learnt so many new ways of using baking soda through this discussion. If everyone started by just replacing one product with a natural product it would be a big help for the planet eh! Ellie :D

Just so many uses for it eh! I have tried toothpaste with it in it and it does helps whiten but not on its own as yet, that is something I will do though as a now have baking soda as a bathroom product. Ellie:D

No queensofarms a lot of people don't like the idea but I will try to see if it does work. Ellie :D