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DIY Natural Deodorant

  • September 11, 2019
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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!

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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
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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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