Homemade Deodorant

This all-natural deodorant is effective and easy to make. Don't worry about aluminum or other chemicals, and choose your favorite scent!

4.67 from 9 votes

Organizing Time5

Make It Time10

Total Time15

Yield: jar

Author: Michelle

Cost: $4

Add a few inches of water to a heavy saucepan and turn heat to medium. Bring water to steaming and turn off heat. Add jar, and place cocoa butter, and coconut oil inside.
1 1/2 ounces cocoa butter, 2 1/2 ounces coconut oil
Let sit for ten minutes to melt. Use a potholder or other tool to remove the hot glass jar from the water and place on a heatproof surface.
Add cornstarch and stir with a fork to remove lumps. Add baking soda and stir again. Once fully combined, add essential oil and stir.
6 tablespoons baking soda, 4 tablespoons cornstarch, 8-10 drops essential oil
Let cool, which may take several hours on the counter. Once cooled, seal the jar and add labels.
To use, scrape out a pea size amount and rub into clean underarm. Repeat for the other side.

If you have a corn sensitivity, you can substitute the same amount arrowroot powder in its place.
My favorite scents for deodorants are peppermint, lemon, and bergamot lime. Others like lavender or cinnamon - go with what makes you happy!
In cooler temperatures, this is solid and may take a little scraping to remove the deodorant. It melts below body temperature, so running your warm fingertips over the top of the deodorant may help soften it, if needed. In warmer months, it will soften and depending your home temperature may even be a little liquidy, but this does not diminish the effectiveness of the deodorant.
For more tips and tricks, be sure to read the full article above.