DIY All-Natural Detoxifying Deodorant (i.e. “The Anti-Antiperspirant”)
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Looking for a safe, natural deodorant that works? This DIY All-Natural Detoxifying Deodorant is a tried-and-true favorite among Body Unburdened readers. Not only does it stop odor naturally, but it contains an ingredient that actually helps to draw impurities from the skin. Plus, it’s so easy to make with just a few simple ingredients!
I’m a multitasker…
A check-my-email-while-brushing-my-teeth, cook-dinner-while-catching-up-on-Downton-Abbey type of gal.
Which is why when I finally bit the bullet and made a homemade deodorant, I decided to take it beyond all-natural and add a powerful detoxifying ingredient that actually pulls toxins from the skin.
Yes, it’s the anti-antiperspirant.
Oh, and it works. As in no odor and reduced sweat (no natural deodorants completely stop sweat).
Here’s what some Body Unburdened readers have had to say about the DIY All-Natural Detoxifying Deodorant over the years!
“I just wanted to tell you that my whole family loves this recipe. We live in Texas so it has gotten a thorough trial and works wonderfully not only on us gals but also my husband and boys.”
“I have tried many homemade deodorants and this is my favorite so far. I didn’t even have to reapply after working out!”
“I have a hard time using commercial deodorants because they irritate my skin, and the natural ones just don’t keep me smelling sweet. I mixed up some of this and love it. It works! Feels great on my skin, no irritation at all, and keeps me smelling sweet in our hot Missouri summers.”
Bentonite clay is the all-star of this homemade deodorant recipe.
It’s one of the most effective and powerful healing clays.
It has the amazing ability to attract and bind toxins and impurities.
For this reason, it’s popularly used as a detoxification agent
Bentonite clay also has a very fine velvet-like texture, is odorless and non-staining… which are all very important qualities for a deodorant! Clays also quickly and easily absorb moisture.
So let’s get to it!
DIY All-Natural Detoxifying Deodorant
DIY All-Natural Detoxifying Deodorant (i.e. “The Anti-Antiperspirant”)
Looking for a safe, natural deodorant that works? This DIY All-Natural Detoxifying Deodorant is a tried-and-true favorite among Body Unburdened readers. Not only does it stop odor naturally, but it contains an ingredient that actually helps to draw impurities from the skin.
Ingredients
- 6 tbs or 3 oz organic virgin coconut oil — a great natural antibacterial (If you notice the deodorant is at all flaky on the skin, you may add more coconut oil as needed.)
- 2 tbs baking soda — neutralizes pH and body odor
- 3 tbs arrowroot or organic cornstarch — absorbs perspiration
- 2 tbs bentonite clay — adds extra wetness protection by whisking away sweat, and pulls toxins from skin
- 20 drops tea tree essential oil (optional but highly suggested) — a potent antibacterial
Instructions
- Put the coconut oil in a large mixing bowl. If the oil is hard (since coconut oil has a melting point of 74°F, it may be solid or liquid depending on how warm or cool you keep your home), mash it with a fork to soften it a bit. Then add all of the other ingredients. Mix everything together until you have a smooth, consistent paste. Lastly, simply transfer your deodorant into a small jar.
- To apply, simply rub your finger on the top of the paste to warm it a little, and scoop out a small amount to rub on your underarm. The paste will “melt” (as coconut oil does) right into your skin and absorb rather quickly.
- The tea tree essential oil may be a bit overpowering while mixing everything, but has just the right amount of scent when applied to the underarms. Rosemary and lavender essential oils also have antibacterial properties and so could be used with or instead of tea tree oil.
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Troubleshooting: Skin irritation from natural deodorants.
Baking soda can irritate the skin by throwing off its pH.
Baking soda has a more alkaline pH (8) while the skin’s natural pH is slightly acidic (5.5-6).
So if you experience irritation this DIY deodorant recipe or from any natural deodorant that contains baking soda, that’s the likely culprit.
You have a couple options:
- Rebalance your skin’s pH with apple cider vinegar. Make a mixture of 1 part ACV to 2 parts water, and dab it on your underarms with a cotton ball.
- Reduce or remove the baking soda from the recipe. While this may affect the effectiveness, you can certainly give it a go and see if the recipe works for you even without the baking soda.
Hmm I don’t think so!
I just made this deodorant this weekend and I can’t wait to give it a try. Once I poured it into the jar and it hardened I realized that I’d rather have it in another container. Would it be a problem if I re-heated it and then poured it into the container that I want it be in and let it solidify again? Thanks for your advice and help.
Hey Nadia – thank you for the post. Will try this out and let you know how it goes! My daughter is hooked on an all-natural brand called Lavilin, but I will get her to try this too!
Well since coconut oil has a melting point of 74 degrees, it will melt if it gets above that temperature (so in other words, it has nothing to do with the container).
Will this melt if it’s not in a glass jar? Other recipes I’ve found, you can put the mixtures in deodorant tubes…which I already bought.
PS: I’ve had Bentonite clay for years that I used for facial masks. So excited to learn of other uses for it!
This stuff works awesome, but day two and my armpits are on fire. Seems from the comments it could be too much baking soda so I guess I’ll try adding more of the other ingredients because otherwise it’s great!
That is A LOT of baking soda! for all those experiencing burns, cut it back and or replace it with something like Diatomaceous Earth (food grade). If it is the arrowroot or cornstarch affecting you replace with orris root powder. Make sure you are not using metal when working with clay, it neutralizes the charge you were trying to take advantage of. And last but not least add as much bees wax as you like, if you like semi-soft use less, if you like hard use more. Should also be noted that burning can come from the tea tree oil as well.
Yep!
Do you think you could add some beeswax to put it into a roll on tube? I doubt you could turn it into a spray with the clay. It would make the application so much faster, and easier to transition from regular anti-perspirant to anti-anti-perspirant. 🙂
Oohhh yes, maybe you are a luck one 🙂
I’ve had a sudden body odor issue (probably stress, I’m not sure), but my normal deodorant was failing me. After a few days of catching whiffs of myself, I desperately rubbed some coconut oil on my stinky pitts. So far so good! No odor! Here’s to hoping it lasts. Maybe I’ll be a lucky one who can get away with just the oil. If not, I’ll give your recipe a try!
Thank you! I can see we differ on our beliefs on dairy 🙂 but I’m glad you enjoy it!
LOL no ties to the meat or dairy industries (though I don’t understand why this comment was posted here and not under a different post)! Some people really cannot tolerate dairy but I can (every *body* is unique) and find that raw dairy has done wonders for helping to heal my digestion and benefit my overall health. Plus raw, grass-fed fairy is so incredible rich in the fat-soluble vitamins in which so many individuals are unfortunately deficient today.
In response to your book suggestion, I suggest “Eat The Yolks” by one of my personal favorites Liz Wolfe.
Love your website! Thanks for all your work.
Please don’t delete this comment, it might save somebody’s life. Present the information out and let people decide whether to act upon it or not. It is not my intention to criticize you or to debunk suggestion #10. However, even you, Nadia, might not be aware what “CASEIN” found in dairy does to your health. Please watch http://www.ForksOverKnives.com and/or read “The China Study” by T. Colin Campbell. If you chose not to post this comment it might suggest that you have ties to the meat and dairy industry.
Nice!!
I used a similar recipe but added a bit of beeswax and poured the liquid mixture into an empty deoderant tube. It glides on just like a regular deoderant after setting up. I love it!!
Awesome!! Thanks so much for sharing, that’s so useful 🙂