Body odor comes from the skin, and the bacteria that thrives on the sweat from the apocrine glands. The anti-bacterial properties of essential oils work to eliminate the odor-causing bacteria, while the sweet natural scents uplift your spirit. Using sage on the skin can help lessen a body odor problem caused by perspiration or by infection. Over-the-counter deodorants and antiperspirants contain compounds such as aluminum chloride and boric acid that can cause skin irritation and are absorbed through the skin into the body. By using natural alternatives, you avoid the harsh chemicals, and do not lose any effectiveness.

Using Aromatherapy

Hydrosols, or flower waters are great for body perfume sprays, and deodorants. Hydrosols are produced from steam-distilling plant materials. Most are a by-product of essential oil production and have similar properties to essential oils but are more subtle, only containing a small percentage of essential oil. The highest quality hydrosols are steam distilled from fresh plant materials, and contain all the therapeutic properties of the whole herb.

Herbs Used for Deodorants/Perfumes

Benzoin * Bergamot * Bois de Rose * Cardamom * Clary Sage * Lavender * Orange * Peppermint * Sage * Tamanu Oil *

Benzoin For: Perfume, fixative
Profile	Used as a preservative in cosmetics and a fixative for perfumes.

Bergamot For: Perfume
Profile	Along with neroli and lavender it is one of the principal ingredients in the classic Eau-de-Cologne.

Clary Sage oil For: Baths/perfumes
Profile	Clary Sage oil is ideal to use on a regular basis in baths or perfumes to revitalize and rejuvenate the body and mind. It has a herbaceous floral quality that is not too cloying.

Lavender oil For: Perfume
Profile	Lavender flower water, or a few drops of lavender essential oil make a good balancing and sweet smelling perfume

Rosewood oil For: Soaps, perfumes
Profile	Rosewood oil has a light scent used in soaps, creams, lotions, bath oils and massage oils. Good substitute for expensive rose oil.

Safflower For: Dying, rouge, culinary
Profile	Safflower contains two colouring matters, yellow and red, the latter being most valued. It is chiefly used for dyeing silk, affording various shades of rose and scarlet. Mixed with finely-powdered talc it forms the well known substance called 'rouge.' Another common use of Safflower is in adulterating Saffron. The seeds yield an oil much used in India for burning and for culinary purposes. Maud Grieve, Modern Herbal Volume 2 (1931)

Sage For: Body Odor
Profile	Compounds found in Sage can dry up perspiration, while the oils contained in sage are antiseptic and antibiotic. Using sage on the skin can help lessen a body odor problem caused by perspiration or by infection. Linda B. White, M.D., The Herbal Drugstore (2003)

Tamanu oil For: Foot and body odor
Profile	Tamanu oil soothes and softens skin while it works to reduce foot and body odor.

Deodorants/Perfumes Information

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• Facial and Skin care :
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• Cellulite Reduction :
  Aromatherapy oil treatments for cellulite. Using essential oils helps get rid of cellulite while you improve overall skin tone and suppleness. Use essential oils in baths as well - the oils work by osmosis.
• Hair Care/Shampoo :
  Both whole herbs and essential oils can be used to promote hair and scalp health. Many of the commercially available products leave a residue on your hair that can dull its natural shine, and may even contain toxins such as phthalates.
• Natural Skin Care-Oils & Herbs :
  Vegetable, nut and seed oils have many uses which include acting as a carrier for aromatherapy essential oil applications, healthy cooking, and as a base for your homemade cosmetics.