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    Home » Essential Oils

    All Natural Deodorant

    By Catherine on December 18, 2013 Last Updated December 4, 2021 15 Comments | No Medical Advice | This Post Contains Affiliate Links

    All Natural Homemade Deodorant | Butternutrition.com
    Store bought deodorants contain toxic ingredients linked to disease that are best avoided like:  aluminum (metal), parabens (synthetic preservative), propylene glycol (petroleum derived), phthalates (used as a plasticizer), and triclosan (pesticide). YIKES! This all natural deodorant recipe is very gentle and effective, but since everyone is different you may want to try out a few to find one that works best for you.

    Ingredients (makes 1 natural deodorant stick):

    • 1\3 cup coconut oil (where to find coconut oil)
    • 1\2 tb aloe vera gel
    • 1 tb baking soda (like this)
    • 4 tb arrowroot (like this)
    • 1\4 teaspoon vitamin e (like this)
    • 1\4 teaspoon essential oil, I recommend lavender, lemon or tea tree oil (where to find essential oils at wholesale prices)
    • 2 tb beeswax (like this)
    • Empty deodorant stick container (like this)

    Process:

    1. Melt coconut oil & beeswax in a saucepan with vitamin e, aloe vera and essential oils. Stir until smooth.
    2. Remove from heat and add baking soda and arrowroot.
    3. Stir well until smooth, and return to heat if needed (if mixture cools too much and starts to harden).
    4. Pour into a deodorant container and allow to cool for a few hours. Complete cooling time will depend on the temperature in your house and/or environment.

    If you don't like making your own natural deodorant, you can find the best all natural pit paste on the market here.

    What  is your favorite natural deodorant? Please share in the comments!

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    1. Elizabeth Faraone

      December 31, 2013 at 8:19 am

      The cheapest deodorant: mix baking soda and corn starch and put in a little container - put a small amount in your hand, add water, rub hands together then rub under your arms - easy peasey. Some may be sensitive to baking soda, so the recipe doesn't work for everyone.

      Reply
    2. Temperence P

      March 27, 2014 at 6:02 pm

      Hi there:
      I was wondering, could I substitute actual cornstarch for the arrow root powder?

      Thank you,

      Reply
      • Jamie

        June 28, 2014 at 6:06 am

        From my research, it sounds like arrowroot is preferred because corn starch is made with GMOs and harsh chemicals. If the goal is to make a natural, healthy deodorant, then I think you would want to make sure none of your ingredients contain anything unhealthy.

        Reply
        • RoxyAnny

          October 12, 2014 at 10:59 am

          Really good point. Organic cornstarch is available at most Co-Op's and may be found in the health food departments of large grocery stores.

          Reply
      • Rhonda

        August 09, 2017 at 6:34 pm

        Yes, corn starch can be gmo but not arrowroot.

        Reply
      • Autumn

        March 27, 2018 at 6:55 am

        Yes you can

        Reply
    3. Kat

      June 29, 2014 at 9:43 am

      Wish the recipe measurements were in weight, it's a lot more accurate.

      Reply
    4. Amanda LoveTheFragrance

      September 21, 2014 at 4:06 am

      This natural deodorant looks like a very good option for me. I love this post, Catherine. It made me want to try out making my own. Thanks!

      Reply
    5. RoxyAnny

      October 12, 2014 at 11:10 am

      I think finding a non-toxic deodorant is tremendously important. We have numerous lymph glands under the arms that connect directly to the breasts. Deodorants & antiperspirants contain lots of toxins and some carcinogens. Although there is no conclusive evidence linking these products to cancer, why chance it when breast cancer is nearly epidemic.
      Find out what harmful chemicals are in the health and beauty products you use at:
      http://www.ewg.org

      Reply
    6. April

      January 22, 2015 at 6:15 pm

      So I'm a newbie to deodorant making and I made your recipe and am in love with the easiness of it! Is it supposed to have a really oily texture though? Or did I mess up? Thanks!

      Reply
    7. Dany

      February 19, 2015 at 7:23 am

      If I add natural Aloe Vera like from the plant. Because I have the plant, do I have to store it in the fridge or it doesn't matter?

      Reply
    8. Christine

      May 10, 2015 at 4:08 am

      All-natural deodorants are your safest option. Go for a reputable brand. I personally recommend Lavilin - http://www.lavilin.com

      Reply
    9. Susan

      June 26, 2015 at 4:58 am

      ok so I'd love to try this, so would love to stop using cancer causing deodorants! My thing is I'm afraid of having bo. Has anyone tried this yet and has it worked?

      Reply
    10. Janine

      September 01, 2016 at 8:25 am

      I've made a natural deodorant for my preschooler with similar ingredients because she has some underarm odor and is too young for store bought deodorant...the problem is, it keeps melting and needs to stay in the fridge...then it's too hard to apply and hurts her..I tried adding more beeswax but it doesn't seem to help...is this phenomenan normal?

      Reply
    11. Jackie

      December 02, 2016 at 8:41 am

      Can I make this recipe without Baking Soda? Because the Baking Soda seems to be what is irritating my armpits.

      Reply

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