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.
Yes, if you add 2 teaspoons of beeswax pastilles it will firm enough to put in a tube.
Could you put this in a deodorant tube? I want to make some for my son and send it for his gym locker.
🙂 🙂 🙂 That makes me so happy to hear!
I’ve used this formula now for 4 months. It is amazing. I can’t thank you enough. Since each batch is maybe $.50 my pocket book thanks you as well. More importantly, the health of my body is better for it rather than allowing unknown toxins in. Grateful!
I’m 60 yrs young and for the first time in my entire life am dealing with B.O. It is a chronic condition, after every meal, snack or drink, have a warming all over and then comes the B.O. smell, it seems that I’m washing my pits constantly.. It is a very strong smell, I don’t know what’s wrong with me… Some kind of plague.
I’m excited to try you recipe. Thank you…
AWESOME! So happy to hear that 🙂
I tried this out and it works great. 🙂 Really pleased with this deodorant, thanks for sharing the recipe!
I really liked this recipe except ……. Now that its summer and hot here in Michigan the deodorant is literally dripping from the container when I go to put it on (liquid!).
WOOO HOOO! So happy to hear that 🙂 Hope it keeps on working for you!!
A few years ago, I started getting itchy on my neck. I mean really itchy. Then it spread to my underarms. The doctor couldn’t figure out what was wrong, so I started experimenting. When I quit using deodorant, the itch went away. Then I started using it again and it came back. I will never use regular deodorant again. I tried lots of natural deodorants before I found one that helped the odor somewhat but didn’t last very long. At least it didn’t make me itch. Then I found a baking soda recipe and tried that. It worked, but not for long. Then I used witch hazel and lemon oil. That works pretty well, but nothing has worked as well as this recipe. I keep smelling better every day. I have used it about a week, and so far, I love it!! Thanks!
I have had a little bit of this… castile soap applied right to the fabric takes care of it.
With using coconut oil, does it leave grease marks on the underarms of tight fitting shirts?
YAY!! Awesome 🙂
I have used this recipe for about 3 months now and it works great! Thank you
I make deodorant with zinc oxide powder. It works really well and it is anti rash. Since its the active ingredient in diaper rash ointment. I bought a bag that will probably last me years for ten dollars off amazon.com. just a thought for a substitute to baking soda or cornstarch.
AWESOME!!!
This recipe is amazing! I’ve tried so many natural deodorants, they work for a bit then they give up on me. I used this last night and even before bed, and no odor! Woohoo!!
I’ve done it a few times and have had no issues. The baking soda was too strong for me so I’ve been melting it down and trying to get it to a point where it doesn’t burn my pits. I just kept turning it until it came out of the plastic deodorant bar and melted it over the stove in a double broiler (stainless steel is ok for the clay). I’ve also had to microwave it in a glass jar but just keep a close eye as it melts fast.
I don’t think it can be…
Oh I’ve heard good things about that brand. Please let us know if you like this recipe 🙂