Safe Pits: Smells Right.

http://diy.netscape.com/story/2008/04/08/make-your-own-antiperspirant-its-no-sweat

You can smell lovely, remain relatively sweat-free, and make your own harmless deodorant recipe in a matter of minutes!

Here are some recipes:

Powder:

½ cup cornstarch

½ cup baking soda

5 drops of organic peppermint essential oil

5 drops of organic lavender essential oil

You can also add any organic essential oil you please, such as cinnamon oil, rosemary oil, cedarwood oil, sandalwood oil, patchouli oil, tea tree oil etc, vanilla oil. Have fun with it!

Add ingredients in a glass jar with a screw-on lid. Apply daily with a liberal amount on a powder puff or cosmetic brush.

Takes 5 minutes to make. Lasts 6 months or so.

Liquid:

1/8 cup 80 proof vodka

1/4 cup distilled water

3 tablespoons of witch hazel

5 drops of organic essential oil as used in the powder deodorant.

You may use any couple of oils you desire. Have fun with it!

Add ingredients in a spray bottle. Apply daily with a liberal amount of spray beneath the arms!

Takes 5 minutes to make. Lasts 6 months or so.