The Best Deodorant I’ve Ever Used

Is Natural Better?

I’ve been making my own deodorant for about 10 years, or more. Not only is it easy to make, but it’s also cheaper than buying natural deodorants in the market. It also works just as well as any of those expensive organic deodorants.

Why I Like Natural Deodorant

Until I started making deodorant, I had used Secret Antiperspirant all my life. But it seemed like I wasn’t able to get it off. Even after I showered, I still smelled the floral scent.

I also had two family members, my mom’s sisters, get breast cancer. Over the years, that number has turned to three out of five sisters, and one had it twice. There was a big buzz about aluminum in deodorant being a cause of breast cancer.

I tried using the crystal deodorant, the one with a big chunk of salt, but that didn’t work. I stunk. I tried a couple of other natural deodorants, but those didn’t work either. I stunk.

I started searching online, “The best natural deodorant.” I came across a comment that changed my life. It said,

“The best deodorant I have found is the one I made myself.”

Why Not Try It?

Here is the recipe I use for making deodorant. One thing to note is that this is not a stick, it’s a cream. I don’t mind getting it on my hands. I just get a little pea-size amount, rub my hands together to soften it, and put it on each armpit. Then I wash my hands off with warm water. This is also not an antiperspirant, you can still sweat.

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Homemade Cream Deodorant

This is the recipe I use for making deodorant. One thing to note is that this is not a stick deodorant, it’s a cream. I don’t mind getting it on my hands. I get a little pea-size amount, rub my hands together to soften it, and put it on each armpit. Then I wash my hands off with warm water. This is also not an anti-perspirant, you can still sweat. Feel free to use this on all body parts!

Yield: 4

Materials

• ⅓ cup Coconut Oil solid state
• ¼ cup Baking Soda Use less if you have senstive skin
• ¼ cup Arrowroot Powder For sensitive skin
• 2-3 drops Essential Oil (Optional) I like Lavendar.

Instructions

• Mix the baking soda and arrowroot powder in a glass bowl.

  NOTE: Arrowroot powder is similar to baking soda, but it is finer. I use only a little bit of baking soda and mostly arrowroot when I make my recipe because my skin is sensitive. If you make it using only baking soda, or mostly baking soda, and you get a rash, cut down on the baking soda.
• Add the coconut oil (do not warm or melt it). Use a fork or spoon to thoroughly blend it into the dry ingredients. It takes a minute to get it to blend.

  Add more coconut oil or arrowroot powder/baking soda if needed until the texture is not too wet, not too dry. Don’t add more until completely mixed. The oil can look dry until the end. If it gets too mushy of a texture, it doesn’t work as well.
• Scoop the mixture into a small jar or container and store at room temperature (link goes to Amazon suggestion).
• To apply, use your fingers to scoop out a pea-size amount of the deodorant and massage it into your armpits daily or as needed. Allow a minute or two for the deodorant to set before getting dressed.