Marlene’s Natural Deoderant Suggestion
The subject of “witch hazel” came up recently, and it reminded me of a good suggestion Marlene has shared back in June or July of 2006. It was a natural way to attack the perspiration odors. . . My sons have tried it, and I can vouch that for them it has worked well. So I’ve cut and pasted Marlene’s post below:
“Hello Marla,
Thanks for creating this post. I’ll add my two cents here with my latest find.
Over the years I have been searching for an alternative to antiperspirants. Well I have finally landed on a solution that I would like to share. I have tried the deodorant stones without success as well as many “natural deodorants”. Nothing was working for me.
So here’s a solution you may want to try if you are looking to reduce your chemical exposure.
After bathing, use witch hazel in an alcohol base to kill any bacteria under the arms. I basically apply to cotton pad and wipe under the arms. Bacteria is the reason for the “smell”.
Then apply a small amount of baking soda to damp wash cloth and apply under the arms.
Now this won’t stop the sweating, but it’s much more effective than deodorants as far as combating the odor. And the oils and chemicals in the commercial deodorants do not get into your clothing causing discolorations.
I’ve been using this now for about two months and it continues to work.
Marlene”
Thanks, Marlene!
Marlakins 
