Did natural potassium alum stone let you down and you thought that only commercial antiperspirant deodorants with aluminum salts could keep excessive sweating and unpleasant odors under control? That was without counting on this recipe for a gentle and very effective organic deodorant that helps you sweat less and smell bad during the day. Here is the revolutionary little recipe to make your own super homemade natural deodorant! Without alcohol or ingredients which we do not know whether or not they promote breast cancer, it respects the skin while preserving the feeling of freshness under the armpits without clogging the pores of the skin or leaving white marks. Test it, you will adopt it!
Note that this recipe is based on sodium bicarbonate. Since some armpits are quite sensitive, you will find other alternative recipes without baking soda on our site.
The natural ingredients of the deodorant:
— coconut oil
— palmarosa essential oil, sage essential oil or tea tree oil
— baking soda
—Optional: cornstarch (arrowroot)
— an empty deodorant stick
How to do ityour homemade natural deodorant ?
1/Take a container and mix 4 to 5 tablespoons of coconut oil with 5 to 6 drops of essential oil and 2 to 3 tablespoons of baking soda. If you put 2 spoons, do not hesitate to add 1 spoon of arrowroot which absorbs sweat over the long term.
2/Pour the preparation into an empty deodorant stick or into a small flexible mold (cake mold type).
3/ Place in a cool place until solidified (in the fridge or freezer).
It’s ready! Simply swipe the product under each armpit to ensure freshness throughout the day. To avoid irritation, you can heat the material and apply it with your finger.
In this cream deodorant, the bicarbonate is used to combat body odor. Essential oils help regulate sweat glands to sweat less. And finally, coconut oil improves the texture and fights bacteria responsible for bad odors of perspiration. The ideal combo for a good, effective zero waste deodorant!