Supertechmom Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 girls.......how do you replace the "pretty" smell? I've gone to all natural hygiene products including deodorant. (all made by me) However, I'm stuck in the land of "You don't stink but you don't smell good either." land.:001_smile: (nothing like 10 year old boys to put it in perspective!) I wanna smell like rainbows in sunshine or "fresh linen" :D Right now I just smell, er weird?? I use baking soda/vinegar (shampoo and soap), honey for face wash, almond oil for moisturizer. How do I get my Bath and Body knock off smell ?? :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin M Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 We don't use fragrances of any kind either or at least try to minimize it. Sometimes hard to find fragrance free stuff. Do you know what your natural smell is? I asked my husband one day while we were on a trip if one of my shirts smelled of b.o. (my nose was stuffed up) He said, nope, just your natural smell. He couldn't describe it to me, but just that he liked it. Your son is probably picking up on the vinegar smell. I know this will sound weird, but ask your husband what he thinks. Hopefully he won't think it's a trick question like do these pants make my butt look fat. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MelanieM Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 Essential oils. Pick your favourites and make your own scented oil. Dab it on your wrists and behind your ears, just like you would perfume. Or just add them to the products you're already making. You'll smell lovely *and* you can make blends that correspond to your needs at the time. (i.e. invigorating, healing, soothing, etc.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Katia Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 Essential oils. Pick your favourites and make your own scented oil. Dab it on your wrists and behind your ears, just like you would perfume. Or just add them to the products you're already making. You'll smell lovely *and* you can make blends that correspond to your needs at the time. (i.e. invigorating, healing, soothing, etc.) :iagree::iagree: Yes. This. Everyone tells me I smell wonderful....and usually it's my homemade deodorant :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
herbalgirl Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 Ok, Katia, we need the homemade deodorant recipe, please! ;) I agree about the essential oils, too. You want to make sure they are pure, essential oils, too, not those scented oils that are chemicals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truscifi Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 Essential oils. Pick your favourites and make your own scented oil. Dab it on your wrists and behind your ears, just like you would perfume. Or just add them to the products you're already making. You'll smell lovely *and* you can make blends that correspond to your needs at the time. (i.e. invigorating, healing, soothing, etc.) This is what I was going to say! You can usually get essential oils at health food stores, and make your own mix. We have a 'headache mix' we use for aromatherapy that smells great. It is just 8 drops of lavender oil mixed with 1 oz sweet almond oil. I would wear it as perfume if I wore perfume, lol. I think sweet almond oil is a good base to add most essential oils to if you want to make perfume. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in Australia Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 after a while you get use too it. I cannot use essential oils either. I read somewhere ( I think in a back to earth type mag) that the reason there are so many divorces in the world is that people are masking their natural scent, and their chemical bond with their partner gets confused by all the smells people add to their bodies.. Now I am not sure that I would go that far. but I do find my DH's body scent wildly attractive, especially after a hard day's work! so maybe the article was onto something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngelBee Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 :iagree::iagree: Yes. This. Everyone tells me I smell wonderful....and usually it's my homemade deodorant :D Need recipe! Taking notes... :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Katia Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 Basically, I use this recipe: http://www.passionatehomemaking.com/2010/02/homemade-all-natural-deodorant.html However, I make sure my baking soda is aluminum free (some people say all baking soda is aluminum free, but I get Bob's Red Mill that actually states that it is), and I use only organic coconut oil. Also, I use an electric hand mixer instead of a spoon, as it mixes more thoroughly and easily, and I add essential oils. I think the last time I made it I added lavender, tea tree, eucalyptus, and geranium. This smells heavenly, and I never stink at.all. Ever. Also....and I hope this isn't TMI.......but you can safely use this in, um, 'other areas' to avoid a nasty smell as well.....how do I even say this? Avoid "cr@tch r@t", you know? The behind can smell good. Really. OK....totally blushing here, but hope this helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aunty Social Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 Basically, I use this recipe: http://www.passionatehomemaking.com/2010/02/homemade-all-natural-deodorant.html However, I make sure my baking soda is aluminum free (some people say all baking soda is aluminum free, but I get Bob's Red Mill that actually states that it is), and I use only organic coconut oil. Also, I use an electric hand mixer instead of a spoon, as it mixes more thoroughly and easily, and I add essential oils. I think the last time I made it I added lavender, tea tree, eucalyptus, and geranium. This smells heavenly, and I never stink at.all. Ever. Also....and I hope this isn't TMI.......but you can safely use this in, um, 'other areas' to avoid a nasty smell as well.....how do I even say this? Avoid "cr@tch r@t", you know? The behind can smell good. Really. OK....totally blushing here, but hope this helps. Thanks for sharing the recipe - I use a deo stone right now, but have been wanting to try something else. As far as the bolded...I'm more than:lol:...I'm just about in tears from laughing! (good tip though - may have to try it!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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LG Gone Wild Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 Basically, I use this recipe: http://www.passionatehomemaking.com/2010/02/homemade-all-natural-deodorant.html However, I make sure my baking soda is aluminum free (some people say all baking soda is aluminum free, but I get Bob's Red Mill that actually states that it is), and I use only organic coconut oil. Also, I use an electric hand mixer instead of a spoon, as it mixes more thoroughly and easily, and I add essential oils. I think the last time I made it I added lavender, tea tree, eucalyptus, and geranium. This smells heavenly, and I never stink at.all. Ever. Also....and I hope this isn't TMI.......but you can safely use this in, um, 'other areas' to avoid a nasty smell as well.....how do I even say this? Avoid "cr@tch r@t", you know? The behind can smell good. Really. OK....totally blushing here, but hope this helps. So you are saying you grease your undercarriage? That seems uncomfortable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairytalemama Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 I'm kind of scared, but I may have to try the deodorant recipe. We're trying to go more natural and green here (operative word is TRYING). We just ditched the paper towels this week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peela Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 Rose geranium is one of my favourite smells that even dh, who is highly sensitive to smells, seems to be able to handle. I even drop it on the toilet floormat sometimes and ds15 said to me the other day "mum, I like using your bathroom the most because it smells so nice." I also love any citrus but many people are allergic. Bergamot is an antidepressant and a lovely smell. I sometimes drop it in the dishwater. I love lavender but dh is very allergic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcconnellboys Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 Essential oils! Pick your scent or mix to make your own, unique blend! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Katia Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 So you are saying you grease your undercarriage? That seems uncomfortable. Well.....yes, I do. But, it absorbs quickly leaving a lovely scent..and no nasty scent as well. ;) It's more soothing and refreshing than uncomfortable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LG Gone Wild Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 Well.....yes, I do. But, it absorbs quickly leaving a lovely scent..and no nasty scent as well. ;) It's more soothing and refreshing than uncomfortable. Coconut oil, arrowroot, essential oil are now on my shopping list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mykdsmomy Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 So you are saying you grease your undercarriage? That seems uncomfortable. :001_huh::lol: just about woke up the whole house from laughing so hard! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Katia Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 :001_huh::lol: just about woke up the whole house from laughing so hard! I know! Can you believe the things we admit to on here? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom in High Heels Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 I know! Can you believe the things we admit to on here? LOL. I'm on another set of boards (not hsing) and there's a whole thread about peaches and how they can "enhance" pre-tea time activities for your dh. Now THAT is a thread. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pretty in Pink Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 So you are saying you grease your undercarriage? That seems uncomfortable. Bwahahahahahah! :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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