In recent years, the trend towards using natural and eco-friendly products has become increasingly popular. One area where people are exploring more natural alternatives is in personal hygiene. Specifically, homemade deodorant has gained attention as being effective and easy to make.

Using only natural ingredients like coconut oil, shea butter, and essential oils, homemade deodorant bars have been gaining a reputation for actually working. In addition to being natural, many of these deodorants are also vegan, organic, and unscented for those with fragrance sensitivities.

The appeal of homemade deodorant extends beyond just being eco-friendly and natural. People are finding a sense of liberation in knowing exactly what is in their personal hygiene products and having control over what they put on their skin.

Making your own deodorant is a simple process that only requires a few ingredients and a mixing bowl. Once you have all the materials, just mix them together until you get a paste, and voila! An effective deodorant bar that is gentle on your skin and kind to the earth.

Overall, homemade deodorant offers a refreshing alternative to the often-chemical-laden conventional options. As people continue to prioritize natural and eco-friendly options, homemade deodorant is poised to become a mainstay in the personal hygiene routine.

Is your deodorant is lying to you?

Don’t believe it? Perhaps it’s true. It claims to be pH balanced specifically for your body. Perhaps it claims to provide maximum odor protection when exercising, or that it contains special pheromones that make the ladies go crazy. What it doesn’t tell you is that it’s all the same stuff in my opinion. That’s all there is to it, so it’s clearly overpriced. And almost all of them contain aluminum, which you should avoid rubbing into your skin.

Fortunately, homemade deodorant is now available. You’ve most likely never considered making your own deodorant. But once you see how cheap, simple, and safe it is, you’ll never pay $5 for a plastic tube full of chemicals you’re going to throw away every time you run out anyway.

Recipe for Homemade Deodorant

There are numerous recipes for homemade deodorant that include a variety of ingredients such as beeswax and shea butter. This is the only one I’ve tried, and I don’t see why I should try any of the others when this is so simple and works just as well as any commercial deodorant I’ve ever used. However, your mileage may vary, so just know that if this recipe doesn’t work for you, don’t abandon the idea entirely.

The difference between cornstarch and arrowroot is determined by how your body reacts. Cornstarch is much less expensive, but it may cause some itching in some people. I’d recommend starting with cornstarch unless you know you’re sensitive to it, and then switching to arrowroot if necessary.

Ingredients

1/4 cup aluminum-free baking soda
1/4 cup cornstarch or arrowroot
1/3 cup coconut oil
essential oils (optional step, but worth it)

1. Mix the baking soda and the cornstarch/arrowroot together in a bowl.
2. Add the coconut oil, which should be at room temperature.
3. Mix everything together with a fork. It might look at first like the powders don’t want to mix with the oil, but keep going and they’ll come together.
4. Add the essential oil if you want a beautiful aroma a couple drops or up to your preference. I like lavender because for some reason I think it smells relaxing and sophisticated, but it’s up to you. Mix well.
5. Scoop it into a jar or, if you like, an empty, thoroughly washed deodorant container.

That’s it! When you want to use it spread a little on your fingers and rub it on. If it’s too warm out your deodorant won’t be quite as solid, so you might want to keep it in the fridge. It’s easy, it’s fast, it costs next to nothing, and once you try it you’ll never want to use the corporate version again.