Homemade And Nontoxic Deodorant Recipes
Creating your own homemade, natural, and nontoxic deodorant is an excellent way to avoid potential health risks associated with synthetic deodorants and antiperspirants. Here are three simple and effective homemade deodorant recipes using natural ingredients that help control body odor and nourish the skin.
Homemade And Nontoxic Deodorant Recipes
1. Baking Soda and Cornstarch Deodorant Recipe
Ingredients:
– 1/2 cup baking soda
– 1/4 cup cornstarch or arrowroot powder
– 1/3 cup coconut oil (melted)
– 15 drops essential oils for scent: lavender, sage or lemongrass (optional)
Instructions:
1. In a small bowl, mix together baking soda and cornstarch or arrowroot powder.
2. In another bowl, melt coconut oil until it’s liquid.
3. Add essential oils to the melted coconut oil if using.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring continuously to avoid lumps.
5. Transfer the mixture into a deodorant container or an old deodorant tube. I use a glass jar.
6. Let it cool and solidify before use.
7. Apply the deodorant gently with your fingers. Store at room temperature.
2. Shea Butter and Arrowroot Powder Deodorant Recipe
Ingredients:
– 1/4 cup shea butter (unrefined)
– 3 tablespoons arrowroot powder or cornstarch
– 3 tablespoons coconut oil
– 20 drops essential oils for scent (optional)
Instructions:
1. Melt the unrefined shea butter in a double boiler. Be careful not to overheat it.
2. In a small bowl, mix together arrowroot powder or cornstarch and melted coconut oil until well combined.
3. Add essential oils if using.
4. Gradually add the shea butter mixture to the arrowroot/coconut oil mixture while continuously stirring.
5. Transfer the deodorant mixture into a deodorant container, an old deodorant tube or glass jar.
6. Let it cool and solidify before use.
7. Apply the deodorant gently with your fingers. Store at room temperature.
3. Clay and Witch Hazel Deodorant Spray Recipe
Ingredients:
– 1/4 cup distilled water
– 2 tablespoons witch hazel extract
– 1 tablespoon bentonite clay or French green clay
– 5 drops essential oils for scent (optional)
Instructions:
1. In a glass bowl, mix together distilled water and witch hazel extract.
2. Gradually add bentonite clay or French green clay to the liquid, stirring continuously until there are no lumps.
3. Add essential oils if using.
4. Transfer the mixture into a glass spray bottle.
5. Let it sit for 24 hours to allow the clay to fully absorb the liquid and create a thick paste at the bottom of the bottle.
6. Shake well before each use and spritz onto your underarms as needed. Store in a cool, dry place.
These natural deodorant recipes are nontoxic and effective at controlling body odor without the use of synthetic ingredients or potentially harmful additives. If you have sensitive skin, consider testing these deodorants on a small area before applying them extensively.
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