How To Make A Natural Deodorant?

Do you suffer from irritated skin under the armpits? Don’t like the scents you can buy in the store? Don’t want to use chemical beauty products anymore? Then read on and discover the best recipes for making your own  ecological,  natural deodorant. 

Side Effects of Using Deodorant

Much research has gone into this cosmetic product, which is so commonly used by both men and women.

We as consumers do not think about how and what deodorant is made of. We use this product regardless of the ingredients and without knowing whether deodorant use can lead to serious skin problems, for example.

The majority of deodorants on the market contain  aluminum chlorohydrate (also known as aluminum salts). This ingredient clogs the pores, preventing the pores from breathing and sweat from getting out. Many people will say that this is the purpose of deodorant after all.

The problem, however, is that this disrupts the body’s natural temperature regulation process. Thus, this component prevents the body from performing its tasks properly. Parts of the body are cooled that should not be cooled.

In addition, some studies seem to show that regular deodorant use can lead to breast cancer because the components of deodorant penetrate the skin into the body and end up around the breasts, which are located right next to the armpits.

You will also find that when you stop using deodorant, you will smell more than you did before you started. This is because the ingredients of this product get stuck in the pores under the armpits just like in your clothes.

For this reason, you are left with two options: buy a deodorant that does not contain aluminum chlorohydrate or make your own natural deodorant at home.

Homemade Natural Deodorant: Recipe 1

For the first natural deodorant you need the following ingredients:

• ⅓ cup cornstarch
• ⅓ cup baking soda
• 10 drops of antibacterial essential oil, such as lavender oil, eucalyptus oil, or tea tree oil
• 3 tablespoons coconut oil
• 2 tablespoons vitamin E oil (optional)

How are you

• First, mix all ingredients together in a bowl until a thick paste is formed.
• Then transfer this mixture to an empty deodorant bottle, a roller of course, and use the deodorant daily.
• Note that if you use too much, it can be quite uncomfortable.

Homemade Natural Deodorant: Recipe 2

For this natural deodorant you need the following ingredients:

• 3 cups coconut oil
• 2 cups shea butter
• 3 cups baking soda
• 2 cups cornstarch
• Essential oils (optional)

How are you

• First melt the shea butter together with the coconut oil in a bain-marie until both are almost completely melted.
• Remove it from the heat and then add the baking soda and cornstarch.
• Mix well and then stir in the essential oils if necessary.
• Finally, transfer the mixture to a glass bowl and let it cool.

Homemade Natural Deodorant: Recipe 3

This option contains quite a lot of ingredients, but produces excellent results :

• 1½ tablespoon beeswax
• 1 tablespoon coconut oil
• ½ tablespoon cocoa butter
• 15 drops of rosemary oil
• 15 drops white thyme oil
• 25 drops of lavender oil
• 3 drops of castor oil

How are you

• Melt the beeswax in a bain-marie and then add the cocoa butter.
• When both ingredients are completely melted, add the essential oils one at a time.
• Mix all ingredients well and then let it cool in a bowl.

Use small amounts of this deodorant after showering or bathing.

Homemade Natural Deodorant: Recipe 4

This deodorant is made from lemon and is very effective. You need:

• 100ml water
• 20ml alcohol (90 proof)

• 4 tablespoons rosemary
• 5 drops lemon extract
• 10 drops witch hazel extract

How are you

• First bring the water to a boil and add the dried rosemary leaves.
• Turn off the heat and leave the pan with the lid on for about 10 minutes.
• Then add the alcohol, witch hazel extract and lemon extract.
• Mix well and finally pour the mixture into a glass bottle with a roller.

Homemade Natural Deodorant: Recipe 5

You use oranges for this deodorant .  The recipe is simple:

• The zest of 3 lemons
• The zest of 3 oranges
• 1 liter of water
• 3 tablespoons baking soda
• 1 cup sea salt

How are you

• Grate the orange and lemon peels and boil them in the water.
• Pour the water through the sieve and let it cool.
• Then add the baking soda and sea salt.
• Finally, mix everything together well and pour into a bowl.

You can use this deodorant under your armpit or on other parts of the body;  you can even use it for a relaxing bath.

Homemade Natural Deodorant: Recipe 6

You can make this recipe in two ways: for normal or sensitive skin.

For normal skin you need:

• ¼ cup baking soda
• ¼ cup cornstarch

• 10 drops of tea tree oil
• 3 drops coconut oil

For sensitive skin :

• 2 tablespoons baking soda
• 6 tablespoons cornstarch
• 10 drops of tea tree oil
• 3 tablespoons coconut oil

If you wish, you can add essential oils of your choice to both the standard recipe and the sensitive skin recipe. If you want to moisturize the skin, choose vitamin E oil or almond oil.

How are you

• Mix the baking soda along with the cornstarch and tea tree oil in a cup or bowl.
• Then add the coconut oil and stir until a paste forms.

• Now you can optionally add the almond oil or the vitamin E oil. You can also add the essential oils of your choice at this point, such as lavender oil, eucalyptus oil, sandalwood oil, or rose oil. However, only use a few drops, as these oils have a strong aroma.
• Finally, transfer the mixture to an empty deodorant stick.

The mixture may still be a little soft and creamy for the first few days, but after that it will harden and have the same texture as the sticks you can buy in the store.