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Looking for the easiest and best DIY natural deodorant recipe to make in your own kitchen? Look no further. This homemade deodorant not only makes the armpits smell good but it makes them feel good too. It’s composed of minimal ingredients and is easy to apply. It helps combat smelly armpits leaving the skin feeling baby soft. And, that is exactly what we want, baby-soft, fresh-smelling, underarm skin.

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This post is about the best DIY natural deodorant recipe for underarm odor.

Natural deodorant gets a bad rap sometimes. Most people believe it really doesn’t work at preventing a musty smelly underarm. But I’m here to tell you that it actually works. Honestly, it does exactly what it’s supposed to do and that is to keep you smelling fresh without clogging your underarm pores.

I get it no one wants a wet underarm. And, if you sweat like me, you might be thinking that sweating is a bad, embarrassing thing like I did. However, now that I know better, and realize that sweating is a natural way for the body to get rid of toxins, trading in my good ole store-bought antiperspirant has been easy.

So, if you are reading this post, you are probably ready to make your own natural deodorant and I’m here to help with the perfect DIY Natural Deodorant Recipe. You can watch the FULL VIDEO TUTORIAL HERE if you would like.

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DEODORANT vs ANTIPERSPIRANT

It’s easy to get deodorant and an antiperspirant mixed up when shopping. It seems like the names are sometimes used interchangeably. But they are two different personal care products used to stop underarm order, in different ways. And, they offer different benefits.

DEODORANTS

Deodorants are basically made to mask or neutralize body odor caused by bacteria that break down sweat.
If you don’t sweat a lot, don’t mind some sweat, or are just concerned with getting rid of smelly underarms, then deodorant is perfect for you.
Essential oils or fragrances are often added to deodorants to keep you smelling and feeling fresh.
Deodorants DO NOT STOP YOU FROM SWEATING.

ANTIPERSPIRANTS

Antiperspirants are designed to stop you from sweating altogether. They contain active ingredients like aluminum salts that basically block your sweat ducts.
They sometimes have fragrance or essential oil, but not always and you can also purchase fragrance-free antiperspirants.
A lot of antiperspirants are combined with deodorant ingredients and stop you from sweating and stop bad underarm odor.

If you have come to the realization as I have, that sweating is good, then that’s probably what has led you to this post about how to make a natural deodorant.

BENEFITS OF MAKING NATURAL DEODORANT

By making your own DIY natural deodorant you can potentially avoid some harmful chemicals found in some store brought brands.
It can be cost-efficient in the long run. Ingredients to make diy deodorant is usually readily available and less expensive.
Making your own natural deodorant will allow you to personalize the deodorant.
You can choose ingredients that offer skincare benefits like different natural butters, and essential oils. You can also leave out ingredients that you know will irritate your skin.
Choosing how to package homemade deodorant can be fun. You can choose to make stick deodorant and use a push-up stick, a creamy deodorant, to keep in a MASON JAR or you can even make a spray deodorant and use a spray bottle.
Making your own DIY natural deodorant can be a fun and rewarding DIY project. It basically allows you to take control of what you put under your underarms.

WHAT YOU NEEDED TO MAKE THIS DIY NATURAL DEODORANT RECIPE

Tools you’ll need

Here are a few things you will need for this Natural Deodorant Recipe.

HOMEMADE NATURAL DEODORANT INGREDIENTS & THEIR BENEFITS

If you have ever looked at the ingredient list of a commercial brand of deodorant you probably noticed a TON of ingredients that you can barely pronounce.

Well, this DIY homemade deodorant list is a bit different. There are only a few ingredients. They are easy to pronounce and they are beneficial for the skin. Below I share the ingredients and some of their benefits.

SHEA BUTTER

Shea Butter is a fatty butter that comes from the Shea Tree. I love shea butter. It’s rich and creamy and it’s great for both DIY skin care and hair care products. RAW pure unrefined shea butter tends to be the best, but if you want to add fragrance like I did for the DIY deodorant then REFINED SHEA BUTTER will work best.

Additionally, shea butter is great for moisturizing the skin. Since the goal with the DIY deodorant is to eliminate odor as well as moisturize the underarm skin, that makes shea butter a great ingredient to include.

COCOA BUTTER

Another must-have ingredient for this odor fighting deodorant is cocoa butter. It comes from the cocoa bean. COCOA BUTTER contains vitamin E, an antioxidant that helps protect the skin. Also, it’s been said that cocoa butter is great for fading discolored skin. If you have discolored underarm skin cocoa butter might help even your underarm skin tone.

COCONUT OIL

COCONUT OIL is a tried and true oil. This natural oil is so popular, especially in DIY skin care. It’s also a popular ingredient in a lot of natural deodorant recipes that I have seen in the past. So it’s only right to include it in this recipe.

Some of the benefits of coconut oil include it being moisturizing, anti-inflammatory, gentle on the skin and it improves the skin barrier. If that’s not enough it also has antibacterial and antifungal properties. It is a must for this recipe.

CORN STARCH

This DIY natural deodorant recipe needs an ingredient that is highly absorbent. That’s where cornstarch comes into play. CORNSTARCH is a fine white powder that comes from corn kernels. It is highly absorbent and can help absorb excess moisture, including sweat, from the underarm area.

By reducing moisture, it helps create a drier environment that is less conducive to the growth of odor-causing bacteria. Another great reason to include it in this DIY homemade deodorant recipe is that it is natural and non-toxic.

Be sure to check out the full recipe and ingredient list below

BAKING SODA

BAKING SODA is also known as sodium bicarbonate. It’s mainly used to cook and bake. It can be found in kitchen pantries all across the world. However, it’s also a great DIY skincare ingredient. It helps to combat odor and leaves your underarms feeling fresh.

Basically what baking soda does is neutralize underarm odor that’s caused by bacteria. It absorbs and kills the odor. It is alkaline in nature. The alkalinity creates an environment unsuitable for the growth of odor-causing bacteria.

ESSENTIAL OILS

There are so many benefits of using ESSENTIAL OILS in diy skincare. You can mix and match the scents to customize your own fragrance. Essential oils offer aromatherapy benefits so your underarm can literally smell like a little spa. And, essential oils sooth the skin, offer antibacterial, and antifungal properties.

SANDALWOOD ESSENTIAL OIL is one of my favorites along with BERGAMOT ESSENTIAL OIL. When both of these oils are paired together they are delightful.

INGREDIENTS USED TO MAKE THIS DIY DEODORANT

Now that you know the benefits of the main ingredients. Here is the complete list of ingredients needed for you to make this DIY natural deodorant. You can watch the FULL VIDEO TUTORIAL HERE.

Just a few ingredients needed

STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS TO MAKE NATURAL DEODORANT

STEP 1: Gather all of the essential measuring tools, mixing bowls, and deodorant packaging.

STEP 2: Using a digital scale, measure 19 grams of shea butter, 19 grams of cocoa butter, 19 grams of coconut oil, and 14 grams of candelilla wax. Set these ingredients aside for now.

STEP 3: Next measure 55 grams of baking soda and 32 grams of cornstarch using the same digital scale.

STEP 4: Combine the shea butter, cocoa butter, coconut oil, and candelilla wax in a heat-safe bowl or beaker. Place the heat-safe container in a water bath over low heat to melt the ingredients.

STEP 5: Once the ingredients are melted, add the baking soda to the melted mixture and stir quickly. Once the baking soda is combined, add the cornstarch to the mixture and stir quickly.

Handy Tip:

Once melted, the mixture can harden quickly because of the candelilla wax. If this happens place the mixture back into the water bath to melt it again. If you would rather see exactly what I mean. You can watch me do this in the FULL VIDEO TUTORIAL RIGHT HERE.

STEP 6: Now, add 10 drops of bergamot essential oil and 5 drops of sandalwood essential oil to the mixture and stir quickly.

STEP 7: Pour the mixture into your deodorant container and let harden.

HOW TO USE THIS NATURAL DEODORANT STICK

This natural stick deodorant is super easy to use. If you are using a stick container like the one in the post, gently place the tip of the deodorant on the skin and glide it onto your underarm skin.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Does homemade deodorant control body odor? Ingredients used in homemade deodorant as well as a person’s body chemistry determine the efficacy of the deodorant.

Will homemade natural deodorant cause skin irritation? It is essential to do a patch test when using homemade deodorant. Baking soda or essential oil can potentially be irritating to the skin. If you experience any irritation stop using the deodorant immediately.

How do I transition from commercial deodorant to DIY deodorant? There can be a transition period when switching from commercial deodorant to DIY deodorant. Gradually introduce diy deodorant into your daily self-care routine and be patient during the transition.

How do I store homemade deodorant to maintain its effectiveness? To extend the shelf life of DIY deodorant, store it in a cool dry play away from direct sunlight. They may be kept in the refrigerator during hot summer months to prevent melting.

What are some substitutes for baking soda? ARROWROOT POWDER, CORNSTARCH, KAOLIN CLAY, and BENTONITE CLAY, can all be used as a substitute for baking soda.

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THE BEST DIY NATURAL DEODORANT RECIPE FOR UNDERARM ODOR

This is a great way to make your own homemade natural deodorant to combat underarm odor. It has several moisturizing ingredients and essential oils to keep your underarms feeling and smelling fresh.

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Prep Time 15

Total Time 1

Equipment

Digital Scale
Mixing Bowls
Stirring Spoon
Beaker or Heat Safe Bowl
Double Boiler
Empty Deodorant Container

Ingredients

19 g Shea Butter
19 g Cocoa Butter
19 g Coconut Oil
14 g Candelilla Wax
55 g Baking Soda
32 g Corn Starch
10 drops Bergamot Essential Oil
5 drops Sandal Wood Essential Oil

Instructions

Gather all of the essential measuring tools, mixing bowls, and deodorant packaging.
Using a digital scale, measure 19 grams of shea butter, 19 grams of cocoa butter, 19 grams of coconut oil, and 14 grams of candelilla wax. Set these ingredients aside for now.
Next measure 55 grams of baking soda and 32 grams of cornstarch using the same digital scale.
Combine the shea butter, cocoa butter, coconut oil, and candelilla wax in a heat-safe bowl or beaker. Place the heat-safe container in a water bath over low heat to melt the ingredients.
Once the ingredients are melted, add the baking soda to the melted mixture and stir quickly. Once the baking soda is combined, add the cornstarch to the mixture and stir quickly.
Now, add 10 drops of bergamot essential oil and 5 drops of sandalwood essential oil to the mixture and stir quickly.
Pour the mixture into your deodorant container and let harden.

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