Homemade Deodorant: A Natural Non-Greasy Deodorant

And the information you provide for the ingredients. Now I know what to do for that neem oil smell. Most of our body odors are caused by odor-producing bacteria that are secreted from sweat glands. Tea tree oil and lavender can help fight those bacteria.
Ive been on the search for a decent natural homemade deodorant for years now. Long before I started living a more natural lifestyle, I even had issues with a lot of normal deodorants not working for me. Sometimes, though, it’s a detox reaction rather than a pH issue. Though our primary detox pathways are through the liver, kidneys, colon and lymph system, our skin and lungs also assist with detoxification. If you think this might be your issue, my friend Katie of Wellness Mama has a great article on how to detox your armpits. I was using just plain baking soda for years and suddenly it burns my skin.

I’m a super heavy, stinky sweater and I live in Phoenix and spend hours each day in my car. I’ve tried every type of commercial deodorant possible, up to and including the clinical strength stuff. @Emily @ Live Renewed, BioKult was the brand the original poster used. I just used my stuff from the fridge, knowing that it wouldn’t necessarily last all that long. But even if the probiotics aren’t active, it doesn’t wreck the deodorant so I wasn’t worried about being wasteful. 🙂 I’d love to try it long term to see what difference it makes but it’ll have to wait until I need to buy more.
The unscented version gets top marks from the Environmental Working Group for ingredient safety. You can minimize or avoid this side effect by drinking plenty of water and other fluids until the bentonite in your system passes. During an initial detox, you may experience secondary side effects which include headaches, muscle pain and joint stiffness as stored toxins are released from your system. When you repeat this process, you may experience these side effects again, although less severely than during your first cleanse.

Yes, to prevent white residue from forming with regular deodorant, try applying it directly after showering and make sure to let it dry completely before getting dressed. Yes, clear and gel deodorants generally leave less residue than solid sticks. Look for ones labeled as “invisible” or “clear” for the best results. The downside to many clinical deodorants is that they can leave annoying white residue on clothing.
@Phyllis, Well, just because you’re a vegetarian doesn’t necessarily mean that your body is cleaner than those of us who eat meat. Toxins in our bodies can be from excess environmental pollutants as well as from old hormones that our body has already used or has no need for. Even our cells have to get rid of waste products from used nutrients through our lymph system. Focusing on supporting the liver will help as will some extra water . The first few times I used it I saw some yellow marks on my shirt and was concerned about it. However, it came right out in the wash with a little spray on stain treatment.
So, be sure to not to use different EOs or not apply a citrus-based deodorant if sunbathing or when your underarms will be at risk of burning due to full sun exposure. Keep in mind that certain citrus oils are photosensitizing. So, be sure to not use different EOs or not apply a citrus-based deodorant if sunbathing or when your underarms will be at risk of burning due to full sun exposure. Peppermint is also a good oil to use as it can lower blood temperature in the armpit area. However, the skin of the armpit is often a sensitive area.

3- When the wax/butter phase is melted and the ascorbyl palmitate fully blended stop heating, remove from the bath and add phase B. 2- Heat phase A in a water bath between oC. Ascorbyl palmitate needs this high temperature to melt in the butter/wax phase. If you don't use any ascorbyl palmitate, you need to heat the butter phase according to the melting point of your waxes and butters.
Pour the mixture into a clean, empty deodorant container or small glass jar. Why add this “good” bacteria to this everyday beauty Underarms product? Conventional deodorant can contain a lot of harmful chemicals. Because of this, many people try natural deodorant.

I “cooked” up a batch yesterday and I have a few questions. I ordered some of your deo from Etsy and I found it much more grainy than the stuff I made. My measurements may have been off by a few grams but I was almost spot on with everything. BTW, I used lemon, tea tree and ginger EOs and it smells wonderful. I’m using it today so hopefully I won’t be whiffy by the end of the day. No, Diatomaceous Earth has been used in skincare products for years and years and years.
Shea butter is credited with multiple skin benefits, thanks to its rich content of fatty acids. For starters, it is readily absorbed in the skin to provide intense, long-lasting hydration without causing any greasiness. The palmitic and oleic acids present in shea butter are strong anti-inflammatory agents that can soothe swelling, redness, and other skin problems. When applied on the underarms, these chemicals not only irritate and dry out your skin but also seep inside it to damage your lymph nodes. They are also known to increase the risk of breast cancer and Alzheimer’s disease. Sweat is a natural process that helps regulate body temperature.
Zinc ricinoleate is one of the active ingredients in this deodorant that help make it effective. If you are desperate to try and really can’t find it, you can try leaving it out, but know that the deodorant will be less effective. For their deodorizing properties, I’ve used two types of zinc, zinc oxide and zinc ricinoleate.

Truly the most successful DIY recipe I’ve tried. Such a shame as I’m allergic to baking soda DIY deodorants and was looking for a recipe for a safer alternative. I used to use it in homemade  Chapstick till last year, when it made my lips dry and swollen.. Did some research and learned that some people can develop an allergy to propolis after repeated use..
Pour – Carefully pour the deodorant mixture into empty tubes. Phthalates are found in most cosmetic products including deodorants. These compounds can lead to infertility in men and possibly even cause birth defects when used by pregnant women. Store in a glass mason jar with an airtight lid or pour it into an empty deodorant container. I bought a pack of empty deodorant containers online a while back, and I still have a few left. They are inexpensive and a great option for making deodorant.