Baking-Soda Free Natural Deodorants That Actually Work

Zinc oxide kept popping up in recipes that lacked baking soda and was featured as the active ingredient. Zinc oxideis also commonly found in homemade sunscreen recipes and diaper rash ointment (there is the baby safe thing again!). Many people actually swear by using the rash ointment as a substitute for deodorant. Not easily defeated I decided to try magnesium oil spray just to be sure. It did an okay job on days that weren’t hot and didn’t make me sweat too much. However, magnesium oil can leave a film on your skin and may cause itching and burning.
Baking POWDER, however, can contain aluminum, and that is where the confusion comes in. Apparently baking soda manufacturers were getting so tired of clarifying this to customers that they finally printed “aluminum free” on the packaging. So everyone can rest assured that this recipe and others containing baking soda are indeed aluminum free. But, be careful when buying baking powder for your cookie baking.

For example aluminum is linked to breast tumors and Alzheimer’s. Trichinosis is based around a chemical fertilizer and is potentially cancer forming, while Propylene Glycol has been linked to liver damage. Alternatively, you might like to try Natural Beauty With Coconut Oil by Lucy Bee, which features 50 natural beauty recipes to make at home. If you think you’re pits might be having a clear out, try this article on how to detox your armpits. Even in small concentrations, propylene glycol has been shown to provoke allergies, as well as eye and skin irritation in some people.
While not zero-waste, Each & Every deodorants offer a silky smooth application and baking soda free formula. It’s easy to apply, works great, and is a perfect option for those with baking soda sensitivities! We’ve heard from many World of Vegan readers who have tried Each & Every deodorants and love them. They have an array of beautiful scents, including Rose & Vanilla and Lavender & Lemon. Add your coconut oil mixture to your melted beeswax/butters and allow it to melt, stirring occasionally. Beeswax can be messy, so I recommend stirring with a thin stick that you don’t mind just tossing when you’re done.

If you prefer a softer texture , reduce the beeswax to a total of 4 grams and use 13 grams of cocoa butter. The stick will need to be 'warmed up' on the skin to apply. Sodium bicarbonate isn't recommended for prolonged direct contact with skin, and a lot of people have unfortunately had to discover this the hard way. Lime juice and the sun react in such a way that can cause your skin to burn, so absolutely do not apply lime if you are planning on exposing this area of your body to the sun. If you have beeswax pellets, you can measure them with a spoon.
It’s without the use of baking soda, so you don’t have to worry about it irritating your skin. Unfortunately, it takes more time than going to the store. But it lasts a lot longer and is a whole lot healthier! In my pursuit of healthy armpits, I finally stumbled upon a natural homemade deodorant recipe that works and is still natural.
Commercial deodorants are often packed with chemicals and artificial fragrances that can irritate sensitive skin and cause discomfort. DIY deodorant, on the other hand, uses natural ingredients that are gentler on your skin and free from harsh chemicals. This switch can lead to fewer skin irritations and allergies. While there are many tried and true ways to make your own natural homemade deodorant, the inclusion of beeswax is the common factor. With a quick glance at this miracle ingredient's health and skincare accolades, there's no mystery as to why. I thought that it was probably the abrasive nature of the baking soda that caused me problems.

Lavender and tea tree essential oils are both great choices because they’re anti-bacterial. I hope you’ll have a go at making these two natural deodorant spray recipes. I love using natural products because I know exactly what’s in them. Then take your essential oils, and I used around drops of those.
I use a very similar recipe to this, but don’t use the beeswax. I’m guessing that helps it harden up a bit, but I’m prone to irritation from beeswax, and do pretty well with a softer, creamy deodorant that I just apply with my fingertips. I have Homemade sensitive skin and have to use half the amount of baking soda the recipe calls for and use more arrowroot instead. Since I started doing that, I have had no more rashes. There are many different essential oils, each with its own skin benefits.

I “cooked” up a batch yesterday and I have a few questions. I ordered some of your deo from Etsy and I found it much more grainy than the stuff I made. My measurements may have been off by a few grams but I was almost spot on with everything. BTW, I used lemon, tea tree and ginger EOs and it smells wonderful. I’m using it today so hopefully I won’t be whiffy by the end of the day. No, Diatomaceous Earth has been used in skincare products for years and years and years.
You probably heard about baking soda as a great natural replacement for abrasive cleaners. While it is much gentler on your porcelain sink, it is mildly abrasive nonetheless. Add that to tender and potentially freshly shaved armpits and you will experience irritation. Hello, I'm Magdalena Marsden and welcome to Practical Frugality - my frugal living blog with practical saving tips, simple recipes and homemade crafts. I'm also sharing my foraging tips, ideas for homemade gifts and how to make natural cleaning products.
The crystal deodorant is also great if it works for you (I’ve heard it doesn’t work for everybody). For this recipe it really is all about personal preference and the EOs you when it comes to amounts. 10 drops is a good place to start, but I’d advise going slowly, adding a drop or two at a time, stirring, smelling, and going from there 🙂 It’s a great way to learn! Just err on the side of less… I’ve ruined things with too many EOs ’cause they smelled to strong to use. I was reading one of the reader`s comments that corn starch can facilitate yeast.

Feel free to experiment with different essential oils to find the scent that you love the most. Lavender, tea tree, and lemon are just a few options to consider. People with very sensitive skin are better off avoiding them. In general, we advise using only high-quality essential oils and to make sure that they are certified organic. If our skin is used to having blocked pores preventing it from sweating, then there’s a backlog of toxins. That area is also rich in lymphatic tissue which helps us eliminate waste products.
Take off heat and add vitamin e and essential oils. Add in remaining ingredients until completely combined and smooth. Pour into a jar or clean deodorant tube. Back when I first started making my own products, one of the first things I decided to make was homemade deodorant. It was cheaper than buying it, and I had started reading all the terrible things about conventional deodorants and their harmful ingredients . But after using my original natural deodorant recipe for a few years, I started having some serious reactions.