Top 15- Homemade Deodorants

I had done a post on Eco Friendly Deodorants and then I was given some homemade deodorant! I love it- have been using it all week. The best part it was given in a ‘reused’ container- smells good and it works!

The advantages of making your own deodorants:

1.) You control the ingredients

2.) Making your own is a great gift idea for friends and family

3.) Ingredients used can be found in your kitchen!

4.) It’s cheaper- and by buying less stuff, you have more room!

5.) Can reuse all those extra bottles and containers- and not send to landfills.

6.) Can customize recipes to your tastes and how you feel for the day!

7.) Good for the environment- less toxic and a cleaner you!

#1 Aloe Vera-Baking Soda (The one I’m Using)

1 part aloe vera gel (I used about 2 TB of each of the following four ingredients)
1 part cornstarch
1 part baking soda
1 part coconut oil
10 drops tea tree essential oil
10 drops rosemary essential oil
20 drops lavender essential oil
Mix together and put in a small container that has a tight lid. (Like a travel tub or a container from a craft store). Use an index finger-size portion and apply!

#2- Baking Soda

Try washing with baking soda under your arms or just sprinkle on damp washcloth and pat on.

#3.) Lemon or lime juice under your arms

Just wash using on damp cloth

#4.) Baking Soda and Cornstarch

Dab baking soda or equal parts baking soda and cornstarch under your arm- spice it up by adding a few drops of essential oils like lavender or try cedar and sage for men. (mix in jar and dab on)

#5.) Liquid Deodorant–

1/4 cup witch hazel extract, aloe vera gel, mineral water, 1 Tsp vegetable glycerine, a few drops of lavender. Combine in spray bottle, shake and spray on.

#6.) Apple Cider Vinegar

Put in a spray bottle and apply under arms. When it dries, smell is gone.

#7.) Geranium and Cypress Deodorant (essential oils)

1tsp vodka
10 drops geranium
10 drops cypress
8 drops bergamot
5 drops neroli
4 drops lavender
3 drops black pepper
4 tbsp witch hazel
2 tbsp cornflower water
2 tbsp orange flower water

Measure vodka into bottle with spray attachment- Add essential oils one by one. Shake to dissolve
Pour witch hazel into bottle followed by 2 of the flower waters- Shake well
Shake well before use

#8.) Citrus and Herbal Deodorant

1tsp vodka
10 drops bergamot
8 drops clary sage
7 drops thyme
5 drops rosewood
5 drops lemon
3 drops lavender
2 drops mandarin
4 tbsp witch hazel
2 tbsp linden flower water
2 tbsp orange flower water

Measure vodka into bottle with spray attachment- Add essential oils one by one. Shake to dissolve
Pour witch hazel into bottle followed by 2 of the flower waters- Shake well
Shake well before use

9.) BeesWax

1.5 tbsp beeswax
1/2 tbsp cocoa butter
1 tbsp coconut oil
15 drops white thyme essential oil
15 drops rosemary essentail oils
25 drops lavender essential oil
3 drops castor oil

Melt beeswax in glass jar standing in hot water, add cocoa butter, when melted add oils.
Stir to mix
Pour into clean discarded deodorant stick case- leave to cool and set .

#10.) Shea Butter

3 TBS shea butter
3 TBS baking soda
2 TBS corn starch
2 TBS cocoa butter
2 vitamin E oil gel caps (squeeze out the oil)

1.) Everything is melted together, next some essential oil mixed in and then the mixture is refrigerated until set. So-Easy! Make sure to visit the site to get all the recipe’s details & info.

#11.) No Sweat Tea

1 tsp dried hops
1 tsp of fresh rose petal
1 tsp stinging nettle
4 Cups hot water
1 tsp- dried leaves of strawberry
3 tbsp- dried leaves of sage
1 tsp- fresh leaves of walnut

1.) Mix together all ingredients and steep them for about and hour. Strain and drink

#12- Witch Hazel

A teaspoon or so of zinc oxide powder
About half a cup of witchhazel
A few drops of lavender, tea tree and geranium essential oils

1.) Mix together and either apply with a cotton ball, or pour into a spray bottle.

13.) Oil Based Deodorant

3 tablespoons of almond oil
3 drops of lavender oil
3 drops of rosemary oil
3 drops of lemongrass oil
1 tablespoon of beeswax

1.) Heat the beeswax and the almond oil on a low heat until the beeswax is liquid.

2.) Take it off the heat and stir in the essential oils.

3.) Pour into a warm jar (sit the jar on on a wood board or several layers of newspaper to absorb the heat), and allow to cool. Tho use this, scoop out a small amount and rub it under the arms, where needed.

14.) Herbal Deodorant Powder

2 parts powdered sandalwood
1 part powdered white oak bark
1 part powdered lovage root

Grind herbs in a blender/food processor to form a very fine powder.
Pour this into a clean pan and lightly toast (to set resins and scents).
Make muslin draw-string bags, or use a square of fine fabric gathered into a pouch and tied at the top. Fill the bags/pouches with the powdered herbs –
Pat them under your arms or on feet to use.

15.) Radish Deodorant

Juice 2 dozen radishes, add 1/4 teaspoon of glycerin to this juice and pour into a squirt bottle and keep refrigerated. Use as desired.

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Top 15- Homemade Deodorants

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