If you’re prone to profuse and odorous perspiration there could be an underlying hormonal or physiological cause, but using a deodorizing body oil after a bath may help.
BODY DEODORIZING ESSENTIAL OILS
- Peppermint (Mentha piperita)
- Petitgrain (Citrus aurantium)
- Clary sage (Salvia sclarea)
- Eucalyptus peppermint (Eucalyptus dives)
- Thyme linalol (Thymus vulgaris ct. linalool)
- Palmarosa (Cymbopogon martinii)
- Patchouli (Pogostemon cablin)
- Cypress (Cupressus sempervirens)
- Pine (Pinus sylvestris)
- Cistus (Cistus ladaniferus)
- Bergamot (Citrus bergamia)
- Geranium (Pelargonium graveolens)
- Mastic (Pistacia lentiscus)
- Myrrh (Commiphora myrrha)
- Coriander seed (Coriandrum sativum)
Choose from the oils listed above, or use the blend below, to make your own body oil. Use a small amount over the body after a bath or shower.
BODY DEODORIZING ESSENTIAL OIL BLEND
| Clary sage | 5 drops |
| Cypress | 8 drops |
| Bergamot FCF | 8 drops |
| Coriander seed | 2 drops |
Blend the essential oils together, then dilute 2–3 drops to each teaspoon (5 mL) of carrier oil or dilute 2–3 drops per teaspoon of gel base. Use a small amount over the body after a bath or shower.