I’ve used countless store-bought natural deodorants, and they always leave me stinky and sweaty. I first made this homemade deodorant recipe back in 2011 and still use it daily, along with thousands of rawkstars who swear by it too.
Why I use natural deodorant
Making your own deodorant saves money, is healthier for your body and actually stops the sweating AND body odor. Seriously, jump on this band wagon asap!
In 2011, I went down the hippie road and started making granola bars, natural cold & flu remedies, elderberry syrup and even went 10 days without shampoo (def don’t recommend this last one). It was during this time that I began questioning all the things I was putting in and on my body.
Deodorant was one of them.
Most store-bought deodorants contain parabens, aluminum, dye and a bunch of chemicals I can’t even spell (or type correctly). There’s correlations that aluminum-based compounds may lead to cancer, Alzheimer’s disease and hormonal abnormalities.
Sure, all of this is debatable, but why take the chance?
And why put these things on your body IF there are safe natural alternatives that work even better?
And to me, that’s reason enough to ditch commercial deodorants and make my own. I’ve been using the exact recipe for over 9 years now and I absolutely love it and use it every day. The only thing I change up is the essential oils I use depending on what scent I feel like that season.
The best natural deodorant
No joke— you can put this deodorant on at 5AM, run a few miles, blend a tasty green smoothie, throw on some work clothes, work an 8-hour shift and come home smelling good. Seriously!
At first, my husband and I were baffled by how well it worked. We would smell each other’s armpits just to brag. Then we decided to push the boundaries and would slather it on before a long day of helping friends moved, sweated all day and came home smelling good.
Ingredients to make homemade deodorant
You only need four ingredients to make your own all-natural deodorant. Chances are you prob have at least half of them already. You can buy arrowroot powder in the baking section of most natural food stores or online.
- baking soda (feel free to use less if you’ve got sensitive skin)
- non-gmo arrowroot powder (a better choice than traditional cornstarch)
- organic unrefined coconut oil
- essential oils: grapefruit, tea tree, spruce and sweet orange are my favs
How to use homemade deodorant
Using natural deodorant can seem a little intimidating. Since it’s stored in a jar, you have to scoop it out with your finger, a popsicle stick or a tongue depressor. If you’d prefer to have it in “stick form” you can add a little bit of beeswax and shea butter to the recipe to thicken it. Yet I found that didn’t work as well for me and went back to the jar recipe.
Best Natural Deodorant to Buy
While making my own deodorant works for me, I’m also a realist and know that not everyone wants to go this crunchy. That’s where Primal Pit Paste and Native come in. Both brands have natural deodorant lines that have a variety of strengths and scents that work AND are good of your body. I’ve used them both when on vacation or if I run out and haven’t had time to make another batch of my own homemade deodorant.
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I invite you to make my family’s homemade deodorant recipe that uses safe natural ingredients like coconut oil and essential oils. The ingredients for this natural deodorant will fit nicely into a 125 mL Ball Elite mason jar (I got mine at Target).
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup baking soda (you can use less when starting out if it irritates you)
- 1/2 cup arrowroot powder (you can also use cornstarch… but I prefer arrowroot powder)
- 5 tbs unrefined organic coconut oil
- 20 drops of grapefruit essential oil (or another essential oil with antibacterial properties)
Instructions
- Mix baking soda and arrowroot together. (I used my Kitchenaid Stand Mixer.)
- Next add the coconut oil and essential oils. Mix well.
- Pour into clean air-tight jar (Homemade deodorant will last 3-6 months in an airtight container.)
- Use a popsicle stick to get the deodorant out of the container and transfer to your finger. Make sure you use enough under your arms to keep you “sure” all day long. A pea-size amount is usually good.
Notes
Consistency: This deodorant changes consistency depending on the temperature. In cold climates, it can we pretty hard to get out. If that’s the case for you, I recommend storing it by the shower and allowing the steam to warm it before applying. If you live in a warm climate and the deodorant is too liquidy, you can store it in a cooler pantry to thicken it up.
Technique: For the past couple years, I stopped using the popsicle stick and actually just use my fingers and dip them in the jar.
Keywords: natural deodorant recipe, DIY deodorant, arrowroot deodorant
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https://simplegreensmoothies.com/recipes/homemade-deodorant
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