We all die from something
30 Mar
Last night, at our Passover Seder, I was relating to my extended family my ongoing surprise at how brilliant a replacement for deodorant baking soda is. It’s been two weeks now since I switched to B.S. (baking soda), and I’ve never smelled so…well, so plain. I smell like nothing. No B.O., no ”baby-fresh shower zest” pits, just plain me.
I even put it to the serious test today when I took a hot yoga class. To be honest, I didn’t smell ultra fresh towards the end, but you probably wouldn’t have kicked me out of bed either.
Over a glass of Yarden Kosher for Passover, I was cheerily explaining to my brother- and sister-in-law my delight at my newfound body care product and my reasons for switching. For example, the aluminum in anti-perspirants are linked to cancer, as well as respiratory and neurological disorders. Wearing anti-perspirant prevents you from releasing unhealthy toxins by keeping you from sweating. Plus, there’s other bad stuff in deodorants like phthalates.
They smiled. They humored me. And then my brother-in-law said, “Well, we all die from something. I’m happy with my clinical strength.”
WAKE UP. Yes, we all die someday from something. But some of us will die scary, sad, too young, chemo drawn out deaths from not giving a shit!!! Do you hear me??? Try giving a shit!!!
And the tombstone will read: HE DIED FROM SOMETHING. BUT HIS PITS SMELLED FRESH.
Would like to try this —how exactly are you applying the baking soda to make it “stick”??
I took a small glass container and filled it with baking soda. I keep this is my bathroom. I apply the BS it as I would baby powder. It’s a little messy so I do it before putting on clothes (after the shower) and make sure to wipe away any residue before putting clothes on.
I love that you guys are giving it a chance! If it works for you, make sure yoy pay it forward.
I’m glad I was not part of that conversation. Just wanted to let you know you prespired me… oh I mean inspired me to put B.S. to the test. My pits have been covered in B.S. since this morning and I can’t wait to hear what my family has to say about it later on in the day.
On a seperate note. Keep on being that colorful person you are. I for one like it.
Baking soda? Fantastic! Beats spending what I just spent on mineral salt deodorant.
I just found all sorts of great “recipes” for baking soda deodorant in case the baking soda alone irritates the skin. Apparently, you can mix baking soda with corn starch (1:1) or 1/4 cup of baking powder, 1/4 cup of arrowroot powder and 4-5 tablespoons of coconut oil. Your post has motivated me to do some experimenting.
Does anyone smell fresh after hot yoga, regardless of deodorant type?
How are you putting it on? Just dusting it under there?
Baking soda is one of those things, along with white vinegar, that constantly amazes me with it’s abilities to free my home of toxins.