Pic 1. Ingredients for the Defence Deodorant |
In this article, you will learn how to make affordable Defence Deodorant and Defence Hand Sanitizer, a great help to stay healthy.
I. Defence Deodorant Recipe
For the Defence Deodorant, you need the following:
- Coconut oil ( preferably organic): 3 spoons
- Baking soda: 3 spoons
- Tea tree oil: 10 drops
- Plastic spoon
- Empty jar (preferably made of glass)
Mix well the coconut oil and the baking soda in a clean jar. Add 10 drops of the tea tree oil. For the best result, use the sharp end of the spoon.
Why coconut oil?
Coconut oil is anti-bacterial, anti-fungal and moisturizing. It also contains vitamin E.
Coconut oil is anti-bacterial, anti-fungal and moisturizing. It also contains vitamin E.
Why baking soda?
Baking soda has antibacterial and antimicrobial properties. It eliminates the smell of sweat by making the odours less acidic.
Baking soda has antibacterial and antimicrobial properties. It eliminates the smell of sweat by making the odours less acidic.
Why tea tree oil?
Tea-tree oil has luxurious antibacterial and antiseptic properties.
Keep the deodorant in a tightly closed jar, to prevent the disappearance of the essential oil.
How to use:
Soak your fingers into the Defence Deodorant. Apply onto your clean armpits.
A hint:
Add a little soda to get a thicker deodorant and a tea tree oil - to make it more fluid.
II. Defence Hand Sanitizer Recipe
Pic 3. Ingredients for the Defence Hand Sanitizer |
You can make your own Alcohol-free Defence Hand Sanitizer. The recipe below is one of the many.
For the Defence Hand Sanitizer You need the following ( pic 3):
- Aloe Vera gel: 1 dl ( 0,42 US cup)
- Tea tree oil: 10 drops
- Lavender essential oil: 10 drops
- A bottle with a pump
- A dark-coloured bottle for take-away
Mix well the Aloe Vera gel and oils in the bottle with a pump. The Defence Hand Sanitizer is ready ( Pic 4).
Pic 4. Ready Defence Hand Sanitizer
Why Tea tree oil?
Tea tree oil will kill most types of bacteria at a concentration of 0.5-1%.
Why Lavender oil?
Lavender essential oil is full of antioxidants and has excellent anti-inflammatory properties.
You can also replace the lavender with lemon or orange oil. They are both awesome natural disinfectants as well as have a pleasant smell.
Pour the Defence Hand Sanitizer into a small dark bottle. Take it with to the places where you can't get to a sink or use it after washing your hands as extra protection. Keep it in a dark place.
Pic 4. Ready Defence Hand Sanitizer
Why Tea tree oil?
Tea tree oil will kill most types of bacteria at a concentration of 0.5-1%.
Why Lavender oil?
Lavender essential oil is full of antioxidants and has excellent anti-inflammatory properties.
You can also replace the lavender with lemon or orange oil. They are both awesome natural disinfectants as well as have a pleasant smell.
Pour the Defence Hand Sanitizer into a small dark bottle. Take it with to the places where you can't get to a sink or use it after washing your hands as extra protection. Keep it in a dark place.
Pic 5. Defence Hand Sanitizer for taking-away |
And Stay Healthy!
A tip: since there are fakes, buy etheric oils only in organic stores specializing in the sale of high-grade products. The price for the high-quality tea tree oil (10 ml) starts from five euros ( 5 USD dollars).
Use of the recipes is the self-responsibility of the reader.
Use of the recipes is the self-responsibility of the reader.