THE
CLEAN DEODORANT
(TRULY
NATURAL BY HONEYROZE)
So what are the alternatives
to toxic commercial deodorants?
How
can we get down to the basics,
using only natural*
herbs and oils, and still maintain a healthy underarm
environment?
herbs and oils, and still maintain a healthy underarm
environment?
To follow up from my last blog post , we will take a look at
just what's inside this *truly natural deodorant ...
Ingredients in Truly Natural Deodorant :
COCONUT
OIL (EXTRA VIRGIN, ORGANIC) ::
Everyone
may well know at this point that coconut oil is a mega
rich source of “good” fat
, and like many oils super moisturizing for the whole
body.
Coconut oil also contains, Lauric
acid, a medium-chain fatty acid,
and when present in the body, it is converted into monolaurin,
a monoglyceride compound which exhibits antiviral,
antimicrobial, antiprotozoal and anti-fungal properties.
It acts by disrupting the lipid membranes in organisms like fungus,
bacteria and viruses, thus destroying them. Effective,
but is it toxic? No.
Lauric
acid is non-toxic,
which gives it a distinct advantage over modern pharmaceutical drugs
that are typically used to fight viruses, bacterial infections and
fungal infections. Breast milk is the only other natural source that
contains such a high concentration of lauric
acid,
which could explain the drastic decrease of infections of all types
in breast-fed babies.
Yes,
this is simply why there is no doubt that coconut oil is a perfect
antidote for sticky situations! (armpits)
Baking
Soda:
“Sodium
bicarbonate happens to be one of our most useful medicines because
bicarbonate physiology is fundamental to life and health.” (From
Winning the War on Cancer by
Dr. Mark Sircus). Sodium
Bicarbonate or Bicardbonate of Soda, is derived from a natural
occurring mineral, and is one of the safest and most versatile
substances around. Used since ancient times, for instance, the
Egyptians used natron ( natural form ) as a soap for cleansing
purposes. Later, anecdotal reports throughout history suggest that
many civilizations used forms of baking soda when making bread and
other foods that required rising. I'm sure you remember how your
mother use to keep a box of arm & hammer in the back of the
fridge, but why? To absorb the
musty smells.
Simply put, baking soda is a natural deodorizer and great for your
underarms.
Shea
Butter (raw):
Is
a triglyceride (fat) extracted from a nut that grows on the African
Shea tree. Shea butter is used in many cosmetic products today, but
is also edible; in Africa it is prepared and used in meals.
Since ancient times, this delicacy has been administrated for
its healing properties. The goddess Cleopatra was known
to use it, it has been noted that there were caravans hauling clay
jars of it for cosmetic use. This butter was used to protect the
skin and hair against the bright sun and the hot dry winds of the
African desert. No wonder why it makes such an amazing moisturizer
and is absolutely appropiate for use in an underarm cream!!!
Beeswax
:
Is an all natural wax produced in the bee hive of honey bees. It can
be edible but does not digest well in the stomach of most mammals.(
but still if you wanted to, you could eat it!) The
wax is formed by sexless worker
bees,
which secrete it from eight wax-producing mirror glands on the inner
sides of the sternites.
Honey
bees
use the beeswax to build honeycomb
cells in which their young are raised with honey. Locally sourced,
and harvested with integrity, beeswax is used in Truly Natural
Deodorant mostly for its binding and firming capabilities.
Arrowroot
starch:
is a starch derived from the rootstock
of several tropical plants. The
name may come from aru-aru
(meal
of meals) in the language of the Caribbean
Arawak people,
for whom the plant was a staple. Arrowroot
is a pure starch and has been used in cooking; becoming popular
during
the victorian era. Arrowroot has less gluten than potato starch and
thickens at a lower temperature. (So
once again this ingredient is not only edible but obtained naturally,
from a plant.)
Aloe
Vera Gel
(Aloe
barbadensis):
Is
a cactus plant that belongs to the Liliaceae family. It grows in dry
climates such as those found in parts of Africa and India and has
been used medicinally for centuries. Aloe
leaves secrete a clear gel that when broken off from the rest of the
plant that can be applied topically to
heal wounds
and soothe
skin.
Essential
Oils:
Honey Roze uses quite a few different essential oils.
Lets explore a few :
Tea
Tree oil (Melaleuca
alternifolia):
a woody, earthy, scent. Very medicinal and healing, tea tree is a
popular essential oil, which can treat many skin conditions. This oil
is considered; antibacterial, antimicrobial, antiviral, fungicide,
insecticide, antiseptic, balsamic, cicatrisant, expectorant,
stimulant, and sudorific in nature. Therefore tea tree can be used to
combat bacterial, microbial and viral infections, it also promotes
the absorption of nutrients, speeding up the healing of skin tissue.
Lavender
oil:
Lavandula
oil (common name lavender),
Is
an oil extracted from the flowers of plant, exhibits a very soothing,
and calming aroma. Lavender oil is anti-inflammatory,
antiseptic, and anti-fungal.
This oil can be used to treat various skin issues, and disinfect
wounds. (It
also smells like sitting on a cloud in heaven!)
Rose
(rosa) oil:
relaxing, calming, sedating; rose
essential oil has long been used as an antidepressant,
antiphlogistic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antiviral, aphrodisiac,
astringent, bactericidal, cholagogue, cicatrisant, depurative,
emenagogue, haemostatic, hepatic, laxative, nervine, stomachic, and a
uterineoil substance. Roses have been known and used to uplift moods,
combat depression, relieve spasms, fight viral infections, enhance
libido and cures sexual disorders, while tightening gums and muscles,
and stopping hemorrhaging. Furthermore, it inhibits bacterial growth,
promotes discharges and secretions, heals scars, purifies the blood,
opens up obstructed menses, stops hemorrhaging, boosts liver health,
cures constipation and nervous disorders, as well as being good for
stomach and uterine health.
Jasmine
oil
(Jasminum):
It is
considered an antidepressant, antiseptic, aphrodisiac, antispasmodic,
cicatrisant, expectorant, galactogogue, emenagogue, parturient,
sedative and uterine. This oil has been known to fight depression and
uplift mood, protect wounds, can cure sexual dysfunctions, and
increases libido. It also reduces spasms, heals scars, gives relief
from coughs, increases breast milk, and regulates obstructed
menstrual cycles. The oil also eases the delivery of babies and labor
pains, while sedating inflammation and nervous disturbances.
Cedarwood
oil
(Cedrus
atlantica):
is antiseptic,
antispasmodic, tonic, astringent, diuretic, emenagogue, expectorant,
insecticidal, sedative, and a fungicide. Known to; heal wounds, fight
spasms, cause contractions in the gums, muscles, tissues, skin and
blood vessels, while increasing urination and the subsequent removal
of toxins, water, salt and fat from the body. It also regulates
menstrual cycles, cures coughs and colds, kills insects, sedates
inflammation and nervous disturbances, and inhibits fungal growth and
infections.
Sandlewood
oil (Santalum
album):
Is antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, antiphlogistic, antispasmodic,
astringent, cicatrisant, carminative, diuretic, disinfectant,
emollient, expectorant, hypotensive, and a memory enhancing. Boosting
to the immune system, sandlewood helps prevent infections, soothes
inflammations due to fever and other conditions. Traditionally this
oil has been documented to cure coughs and colds, and reduce blood
pressure.
Grapefruit
oil (Citrus×paradisi):
a
diuretic, disinfectant, stimulant, antidepressant, antiseptic,
aperitif, lymphatic, and a tonic.
In many parts of the world, it is used to stimulate urination, fight
infections,
reduce depression and uplift
spirits and mood.
It also protects wounds from becoming septic while increasing the
elimination
of of toxins.
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