natural deodorant

[bettyblue]

Do you know some good recipe for a natural deodorant/antiperspirant? With years I grew very worried about aluminum content and I discovered that even supposedly natural antiperspirants contain this harmful substance. I've heard that you can make something amazing with coconut oil, but I guess there is something more in this recipe.

 

[classicnyer]

Yes, there would have to be something more in the recipe than just coconut oil, haha!

I've been using a mixture of lavender oil and tea tree oil in a spray bottle with witch hazel. It works pretty well, but I have to reapply it a couple times a day. If anyone has a recipe for something that will work all day, that would be welcome.

 

[gina121]

I found this, if it'll help > How to Make Natural Deo

Using plain coconut oil and/or plain baking soda(!) on their own have also been recommended by some, although I haven't tried these. Coconut oil, for one, would be too sticky especially in humid weather. Not for me, am afraid!

 

[classicnyer]

I found this, if it'll help > How to Make Natural Deo

Using plain coconut oil and/or plain baking soda(!) on their own have also been recommended by some, although I haven't tried these. Coconut oil, for one, would be too sticky especially in humid weather. Not for me, am afraid!

That's one of the reasons I try to stick with liquid recipes that aren't too sticky. Also, I know that baking soda is great for odors in general, but I would always feel like I'd have white powdery streaks under my arms, and that can't possibly be comfortable.

 

[claudine]

I've heard there are these deodorants made of crystalline rocks from Asia. Apparently it doesn't contain any dyes, preservatives or alcohol and it's completely odorless. I haven't used it, so I don't know if it really works though.

 

[Aletha]

Claudine-I have tried it and it does work but I'm not sure what's in it. My mother and I used to use plain alcohol before I hit puberty. It did work for us in the wintertime but I can't remember if we used it in the summer. That's been a loooooong time ago.

 

[Hyacinth]

When I was young, my grandmother used to tell us to use baking soda instead of the commercial deodorants. Sprinkle baking soda on a damp cloth then apply it to your underarms. I just read that you can also add a few drops of essential oil to the baking soda.

 

[Lyra]

I made my own with coconut oil, baking soda and essential oil. It works wonderfully. Unfortunately, after I had been using it for a few weeks, I got a rash under my arms. After a little research, I discovered that some people are sensitive to the very low ph of baking soda.

I halved the ratio of baking soda to coconut oil, and I can use it longer before getting a much milder burn. It still works great for odor control. Now I only use it for a few days at a time, and fill in with commercial deodorant otherwise.

If only there was a perfect solution.