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

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

1. To a mixing bowl get ready to add:
2. 1/4 cup each of Baking soda and Arrowroot powder
3. Next, add 1 tbsp of Bentonite clay
4. Mix to combine, then add:
5. 1/2 cup of Coconut oil
6. Next, add 5 drops each of Lavender essential oil, Clary Sage essential oil and Rosemary essential oil
7. Give it all a good mix
8. Scoop into your dispenser
9. Refrigerate for 1 hour to solidify
10. Apply to underarms as needed!
11. 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!

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