Witch hazel is often used in deodorants
due to its natural skin-healing and skin-care properties.
Here is a home-made recipe you may want to try.
Ingredients:
- 1 tsp high proof vodka
- 10 drops geranium
- 10 drops cypress
- 8 drops bergamot
- 5 drops neroli
- 4 drops lavender
- 3 drops black pepper
- 4 tb sp (40 ml) witch hazel
- 2 tb sp (25 ml) corn flower water
- 2 tb sp (25 ml) orange flower water
Measure the vodka into a 4 oz (100 ml) glass bottle with a spray attachment.
Carefully add the essential oils, one by one.
Shake vigorously to dissolve the essential oils.
Pour the witch hazel into the bottle, using a funnel if necessary, followed by the two flower waters.
Shake well.
Label the bottle and the deodorant is now ready to use.
Before you use the deodorant each time, give the bottle a good shake to ensure that the essential oils are fully dispersed.
Note: As with many herbal remedies, certain people, like women who are pregnant or breast feeding, should consider consequences to their children before using witch hazel, being observant of reactions such as:
- leg swelling
- breathing problems
- chest tightness or pain
- hives
- new rashes
- new irritations
- nausea
- upset stomach
- vomiting
- constipation
Most people who use witch hazel will not experience these adverse side effects, but some will, so seek health care if any problems are noticed.