Natural Deodorant Recipes

Coconut oil and Baking Soda Deodorant

This natural deodorant recipe makes use of ingredients which are easily available and effective as deodorants. 

Ingredients:

Directions:

1. Combine the arrowroot and baking soda in a mixing bowl

2. Add the coconut oil till it well mixed

3. Add the essential oils, if required

4. Store the mixture in glass container or old deodorant container

The video below can give you clearer instructions.

Shea Butter and Coconut Oil Deodorant

Pure baking soda or coconut oil work well as deodorants. Shea butter makes it softer and gives it a good texture.

Ingredients:

Directions:

1. Take the coconut oil and shea butter in a double boiler and melt on medium heat

2. After removing from heat, add the baking soda and arrowroot. Mix well.

3. Add essential oil of your choice and store in glass container or empty deodorant stick.

Important Notes to Bear in Mind:

• The natural deodorant recipe mentioned above have ingredients which are effective in a natural way. You can use essential oil of your choice, so that it smells heavenly and a scent you would enjoy

• If the deodorant made from the natural deodorant recipe causes skin irritation, you can reduce the amount of baking soda and increase the arrowroot in the recipe.

• It is normal for the home made deodorants to liquefy when heated above 76 degrees or in summer. You can store it by refrigerating, so that it remains solid.

• The body takes time to adjust to natural deodorants, and takes a long time to eliminate toxins accumulated from commercial deodorants. You can start by applying the home made deodorants twice a day.

Which type of coconut oil can be used in natural deodorant recipe? Any specific brand which needs to be used?

Coconut oil available in health food store, which is of high quality, should be used. Organic virgin coconut oil is preferable.

Which oil can be used instead of coconut oil in the recipe?

Coconut oil can be replaced with sweet apricot oil or olive oil. However, they remain in liquid form and the deodorant becomes messy to use. Also, coconut oil has higher anti-bacterial effects than the other oils.

What's the role of essential oils in the natural deodorant recipe

You can add a variety of essential oils in the recipe for the scent, however, they can cause skin irritation. A small tester batch can be prepared to ensure that it does not cause reactions. One of the best essential oils to be used is the Tea Tree oil, which has a pleasant scent, acceptable to men and women. It also has anti-bacterial properties, which will be beneficial in deodorants.

Lemon Juice

A lot of people use lemon as natural deodorizer. Lemon juice has citric acid which helps in killing odor-causing bacteria. The chief executive of an organic skincare line – Jennifer Palmer, uses a lemon slice on her armpit every day. It is important however to remember not to use lemon juice on recently shaved armpits!

Rubbing Alcohol

Rubbing alcohol is also responsible in killing odor causing bacteria. It is inexpensive and easy to use as well. You can simply fill alcohol in a spray bottle and use it on your underarms. Adding essential oil of your choice to the alcohol, will make it a scent of your choice. You can use witch hazel which is mildly astringent and absorbs oil as well. You can also use tea tree oil which helps in relieving body odor.