Healthy Deodorant and Soap

[AnthroHeart]

Is the Tom's of Maine good for when I bike ride into work? I don't sweat much at all on the 6 mile journey, though it's still cool in the mornings.

I didn't use any this morning as I'm wanting to get away from the pore-clogging chemicals.

I'll have to look for that brand, or similar other.

I just use my body lotion as deodorant. I find that when you groom the area under the arms that uhmmmm... the scent does not linger if you know what I mean. Hair takes on scents and it just stays there!

I use a coconut oil and essential oil blend that I make up myself in a handcreme dispensing bottle. It works great!

But for those that would like a little more convience... I have used Tom's of Maine in the past and liked it very much. There is also this aloe deoderant that I have used in the past but the name escapes me... Just read the labels--- anything that sounds like a chemical do not use...

elizabeth

Love--

fairyfarmgirl

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My roommate's aunt makes homemade soap products with rainwater and sells them out of her farm in Wisconsin. They're totally natural and pure with nothing extra added at all.

http://shadylanefarmproducts.com/main/node/6

You can even buy them online and have them shipped to your house! My favorite is the "Prarie Sage" bar.

I'm on it. Thank you. I'll be trying a variety.

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FairyFarmGirl,

What ratio of baking soda and cider vinager do you use for clothes?

Do you use anything specific for whites?

My mom does laundry so she's all set on commercial brands, but I'd like to move away from them. I do have some Borax as well I need to finish off.