Make Your Own Natural Deodorant
My husband found a recipe for how to make natural deodorant and suggested I try it.
I was happy to oblige, and I’m so glad I tried it. So far it’s been the best deodorant I’ve ever used!
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How to Make Your Own Natural Deodorant
When I originally made this recipe, it didn’t have enough baking soda in my opinion, so I increased the amount.
I found other recipes online that had a lot more baking soda.
But I decided to just add a small bit more to the recipe since I know baking soda can cause irritation to some sensitive skin.
I’m very pleased with my final recipe!
Here are the supplies needed to make your own natural deodorant:
- 1/4 cup coconut oil, softened if necessary
- 1/4 cup arrowroot powder
- 1/4 cup baking soda
- 15-20 drops essential oil of your choice (I used lavender)
Instructions:
1. Soften 1/4 cup coconut oil, if needed. This makes it easier to mix with the other ingredients.
2. Add the essential oil to the coconut oil (you can also just leave it unscented).
3. Blend together.
4. Add the baking soda.
5. Add the arrowroot powder.
6. Mix thoroughly. I found that a fork works well to get it all blended together.
Looks like frosting…
7. Add the mixture to a glass jar or other container. I’m using a cute little jar that my midwife gave me years ago with some of her wonderful homemade calendula salve. I save every jar that comes my way!
Use and enjoy!
Since it is winter and we keep our house temperature on the cooler side (in the 60’s), my deodorant has been in a mostly solid state.
It’s thick enough that it could even be put in a recycled deodorant container. I have a Tom’s of Maine deodorant container that I’ve been saving for this purpose, but just having it in the jar is working fine for me.
Knowing coconut oil as I do, I imagine that this will get very soft in the heat of summer. If that happens, I may need to keep it in the refrigerator. I’ll have to wait and see what happens when it warms up.
I’ve been using this deodorant for over a month now, and I’m very happy with it, and it’s very effective.
If you try it, keep in mind that some people do have sensitivity with baking soda, and you may need to reduce the amount of baking soda in the recipe.
Apparently my skin adjusted to it, since I’ve been using baking soda as deodorant for over six months now, and I have no issues with it.
I’m so glad my husband suggested I try making my own natural deodorant!
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I have a question, what can I do if my family cannot handle the baking soda, it irritates our skin and has us looking like monkeys scratching our pits, lol. I appreciate you entire website!
Thank you so much for your kind words, Charlotte! Some of our family members experienced that as well. We found that doing an armpit detox helps. To do the detox, you can combine 1 tbsp bentonite clay, 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar, and a teaspoon or two of water to make a paste. Apply the paste to your armpits and allow to sit for 10-20 minutes and then wash off with soap and water. You can repeat this if you need to (unless your skin seems sensitive to it). If that doesn’t work, you can try a recipe or readymade deodorant that doesn’t contain baking soda.
This is one of those things on my list of things to try – so much for sharing the how-to with Party in Your PJs!
Thanks for stopping by, Lynda!
I used to apply standard deodorants and anti-perspirants multiple times a day. I sweat a lot so I was always trying to mask the perspiration and the odor. It was suggested to me by a friend to go the all-natural route. She makes her own deodorant, but I don't trust myself, so I buy mine on Amazon. The brand is called Lavilin and it's really fantastic. Highly recommended to everyone!
I have made my own deodorant as well, with just the same ingredients as your and I love it to! It works so much better than any other I've tried and my girls love it to!
Jennifer, thank you so much for sharing your positive experience with using homemade deodorant! It's nice to know that others are using and enjoying it, too! 🙂