I never thought I would be someone to make my own deodorant, but here I am writing about DIY deodorant because I am amazed at how great it is. It seriously is better and more effective than ANY deodorant that I have ever bought. I’ve had a number of people tell me here in Portland that they made their own deodorant with oils and I thought, thats great…I am happy buying mine. Finally, after hearing about for the 10th time I decided to try it out– I already had all the ingredients in my kitchen so, why not?
Ingredients:
- ¼ cup aluminum free baking soda
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- 3-5 tablespoons coconut oil (melt down solidified coconut oil)
- 15 drops desired
essential oil (see recommendations below) - 1 empty deodorant container or jar
Recommended essential oils:
Lemon, Basil, Melaleuca, Lavender, On Guard, Lime, Geranium, Lemongrass, Purify, and Thyme
- Combine the baking soda, cornstarch and essential oils in a bowl
- Add in the coconut oil in a little bit at a time until you get the consistency desired
- Press mixture into a jar and let the coconut oil sit until it solidifies
For my blend I chose lemon, basil and geranium which is actually a really refreshing smell. I have not had the body odor smell since I have started using it and I have gone running and rock climbing…things that make me sweat a lot and usually stink a little. I have been so surprised at how effective this is that I don’t think I will ever buy deodorant again!!!
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I literally stumbled upon a post about DIY deodorant yesterday. I didn’t read it in my rush, and then when I saw your post today I thought, Oooo, it’s a sign. I had to read it. This sounds fantastic, Marissa! Do you think I could get away with one or two oils as opposed to the full mix? The full oil selection is the only bit I’m missing.
Nicole!
Yes, you definitely can get away with just one or two oils. I’d say basil and/or geranium are pretty good ones. Let me know if you need more!
Yes! I made this with ylang ylang, ginger, and basil and love the way it smells with the coconut oil. So easy and so cheap.
awesome!!!