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By Katie Wells, Wellness Mama blogger

Homemade Deodorant for Women with Shea Butter Recipe

Deodorant can contain a lot of harmful chemicals. Eating a good diet and drinking enough water can really cut down the odor, but sometimes you need something else. Sure, the conventional deodorant antiperspirants work great, if you don’t mind infusing your armpits with aluminum and other additives! Save time and money by making this natural homemade deodorant with coconut oil, baking soda, with or without oils. You can customize your deodorant to your scent preferences with essential oils, if desired or omit them for an unscented version.

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Place the shea butter and coconut oil in a quart size mason jar.

  2. Place the mason jar in a small saucepan of water and heat over low heat until the shea butter and coconut oil have just melted.

  3. Remove from heat and add the baking soda and arrowroot if using.

  4. Mix well.

  5. Add the essential oils if using, and pour into a glass container for storage. It does not need to be stored in the fridge.

  6. If you prefer, you can let it cool and pour it into an old deodorant stick for easier use, though it may melt in the summer!

*Notes: It may take several hours to completely harden. This process can be sped up by putting in the fridge for a few minutes.

How to Apply Natural Deodorant

  • Apply to clean armpits

  • Less is more! Apply a thin layer and rub it in if necessary. Too much leaves a tacky/gummy feeling.

  • Wait a few minutes before putting a shirt on, or the deodorant may leave stains.

DIY Recipe: Natural Deodorant for Men

Finding the best deodorant for men that’s natural and actually works can be the pits! This men’s deodorant can stop man-stink in its tracks with essential oils and other natural ingredients. This recipe uses some baking soda (but not too much!) for its odor-preventing properties. Arrowroot powder or cornstarch helps to gently absorb underarm moisture and thicken the product. Diatomaceous earth does the same, with added antimicrobial properties. When sweat hits bacteria on the skin it causes odor. Adding antimicrobial ingredients helps solve that problem. The science behind aluminum toxicity isn’t clear, but there’s enough evidence of harm that I avoid it. Antiperspirant deodorants with aluminum block pores to reduce sweat. Natural deodorants allow the body’s natural detoxification processes to work, which is good for the body.

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. In a heat-safe glass jar, like a mason jar, add the beeswax and coconut oil.

  2. Place the jar in a pot with several inches of water in it, and heat over medium high heat until melted.

  3. Remove the jar from the heat with a hot pad or towel and allow it to cool for a minute. Whisk in the essential oils, arrowroot, baking soda, and diatomaceous earth.

  4. This will solidify rather quickly, so immediately pour the natural deodorant into your containers. If you prefer to have the deodorant in a jar, adjust the beeswax and keep the deodorant in the jar you made it in!

Variations

Once you try this recipe, mix it up with other scent combinations. Here are some ideas of essential oils that pair well:

  • Clove, cinnamon, orange

  • Cypress, juniper berry

  • Bergamot, cedarwood

  • Sandalwood, patchouli

  • Sweet orange, patchouli

  • Lemon, fir needle

How to Apply Natural Deodorant

  • Apply to clean armpits

  • Less is more! Apply a thin layer and rub it in if necessary. Too much leaves a tacky/gummy feeling.

  • Wait a few minutes before putting a shirt on, or the deodorant may leave stains.

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