DIY Natural Deodorant

I had no idea how unhealthy my store-bought anti-perspirant/deodorant was. Most anti-perspirants contain ingredients that have been linked to endocrine disruption and could possibly cause cancer. I am not taking any chances, and would rather be safe than sorry down the line, ya know? Ditch the unhealthy anti-perspirants with me and make this all-natural, yet effective DIY Natural Deodorant. You won’t regret it!

About the ingredients/supplies

Shop the ingredients

Baking soda

pH balancing
Eliminates odors
Soothes itchy skin

Arrowroot powder

I used tapioca starch in the video (above), but any starchy flour will work here
Arrowroot is finer and most absorbent, so use it if you can
It effectively absorbs liquid from the skin
Also contains herbal and anti-fungal properties

Bentonite clay

Encourages pH balance due to its mineral content
Helps remove environmental toxins and encourages detoxification
Is an effective drying agent

Coconut oil

Has anti-bacterial, antiviral and antimicrobial properties
It solidifies at colder temperatures, so it holds its shape

Deodorant dispenser

I repurposed a previously-used (but clean!) deodorant dispenser for this recipe
Reusing containers is an easy way to be more eco-friendly and lower your plastic usage
Store-bought deodorant packaged in plastic will end up requiring recycling

Lavender essential oil

If you use only one essential oil, choose Lavender
Has antimicrobial, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties
Has a great scent

Clary Sage essential oil

Has anti-bacterial, anti-fungal and anti-microbial properties
Heals wounds and reduces eruptive skin conditions
Has a calming aroma

Rosemary essential oil

Highly beneficial for the skin and body
Has antibacterial, antiseptic, antiviral, anti-inflammatory and antibiotic properties
Fades marks, improves skin and also enhances circulation
Has an uplifting fragrance

How to make

To a mixing bowl get ready to add:
1/4 cup each of Baking soda and Arrowroot powder
Next, add 1 tbsp of Bentonite clay
Mix to combine, then add:
1/2 cup of Coconut oil
Next, add 5 drops each of Lavender essential oil, Clary Sage essential oil and Rosemary essential oil
Give it all a good mix
Scoop into your dispenser
Refrigerate for 1 hour to solidify
Apply to underarms as needed!
Enjoy!

Worth noting

No metal! Bentonite clay reacts to metal, so keep metal mixing spoons, metal measuring spoons and metal bowls away. We want our DIY Natural Deodorant to be as effective as possible!