Im going to try adding some beeswax to thicken it in my next batch. I started making and using my own version of coconut oil deodorant this fall, and it really does work! I did add a couple of drops of pure essential oil. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. For right now I buy most of my body care and cleaning products, but Im open to making my own if they work well. What quantities did you use for this kid friendly toothpaste? So you will still sweat, but it will keep away bad odors. In fact, if you know anyone that has the problem of beard acne, please share the info that some of these tips can be useful for that as well. Worked for me but the oil ruined 2 of my fav. Its definitely a process figuring out which products to use, and then checking in every now and again to make sure those companies havent changed formulas or their animal testing status. Oh my goodness, the coconut, cinnamon and orange makes the most divine smell in the whole world, but its not overpowering that I end up smelling like a Christmas cookie. . Easiest DIY deodorant Ive seen living in the UK healthier brands are hard to find and lots of DYI toiletries are just too expensive to make (Im disabled and unemployed, so lucky if I get to eat). They are drying elements, while the coconut oil is an anti-bacterial element to keep you smelling fresh. When I was busy working, I used purell quick dash into the ladies quick smear of purell with toilet paper and voila! Just curious as this is something Ive been trying to find a decent recipe for to add to my homemade skin care line. I wonder if you write next post soon so that I would again have some healthy stuff to read.Thanks for shearing this amazing blog. Hey Cadry, heard about from Fat Free Vegan, and I really enjoy your blog, great ideas you have . I am SO happy to have found this recipe! This last week I needed to grease a baking dish so used coconut oil. Just mix coconut oil and baking soda! It is all natural and a sure win! Melissa, thats so great to hear! Learn how your comment data is processed. Wish Id read all the comments about the baking soda *before* my partner (with very sensative skin) tried this. It cleans my teeth, keeps my gums healthy and clears my sinuses. Love it! Another fine, helpful post, Cadry! Mix baking soda, cornstarch, and arrowroot powder in a bowl. Peo desculpa mas o bicarbonato de Sodio que usa de cozinha ou o outro? Id lioke to peer more posts luke this All of the ingredients are shelf stable. It seems like it would be easier, because then you can deal with the changing consistency better. I just made this with sweet orange essential oil. If these foundation cracks are not repaired immediately, aesthetic and repair problems are not the only problems; health hazards may also begin dominating homes. This sister was fine, though. I have hot flashes and Im afraid to try the coconut oil recipe cause I know me I will get it all over me and my clothes. I Love, Love the coconut oil deodorant. What would you use Arrowroot for, if you dont mind my asking. My spray deodorant is simply rubbing alcohol and a few drops of Bergamot and Lavender in a spray bottle~. Just a thought o hope this helps. I made this and was loving it for about a week 10 days and also developed red, itchy skin. Thats strange Edie Perhaps they have a coconut allergy of some sort? I use old deodorant tubes and we keep it in the fridge. Thanks. I am allergic to gluten and cant use Baking soda for anything with putting it on my body or in food. Thanks for the great feedback! Yep, its brilliant. But it works equally well regardless. Vinegar!!! Chemically speaking you could use powderized sea salt as a baking soda sub. I like the idea of using fewer chemicals in my [], [] Deodorant You only need a few ingredients in addition to coconut oil to make this simple deodorant recipe. I had made a lotion that was supposed to be good for varicose/spider veins (1 cup coconut oil and 50 drops lemongrass). This is a deodorant, not an antiperspirant.). I was using powder ones (which are messy) and this sounds perfect! We even did the PH thing with the ACV but it didnt work for either one of us. Thanks for sharing! However, I always recommend that folks do the research for themselves. This is one area where Im having a hard time not buying the bad for you stuff. So one afternoon I took the leap. I havent had any problem with it staining my clothes. I like to put expiration dates on my products so I was just curious. Thats why its my passion to share mouthwatering plant-based recipes that taste like home. So, it really doesnt leave oily stains on your clothes.hmmm. >>, Youre killing meweve covered soaps and deodorants, whats next? For those of you having trouble with baking soda try milk of magnesia (it can get a little messy tho so usse a bottle with a pump) or try cheap vodka or Everclear with a few drops EO (you can also dilute this with a bit of water or aloe vera if you want). This keeps it solid even in the summer, although it does get soft. Ive heard of people putting their homemade deodorants in cleaned-out store-bought deodorant containers but it didnt work for me. Thanks for sharing Deborah . ), Israeli couscous salad with olives & artichokes, Tofu satay with peanut sauce (air fryer, baked, or grilled), Bowtie pasta salad with chickpeas & artichokes, Vegan pasta salad with creamy mayo dressing. Its amazing! (And of course, smelling good!) I use the coconut scented coconut oil and add dried, ground cinnamon to it and scent it with orange essential oil. smelling crunchy by the end of the day), I decided to give this recipe a try. . (Any coconut oil will work. It works so well in DIY Coconut Deodorant. Im prone to having sensitive teeth, but since Ive been brushing exclusively with coconut oil I notice that its much improved and I feel almost no sensitivity at all. I have heard some people complain of stains, but other folks say they have zero staining problems Im thinking it probably depends on the ingredients in the deo, plus what type of detergent you use. I think your best bet would be to just substitute or omit the ingredient that is causing the irriationa. Im glad to know that youve had good results too, Amanda! I didnmix anything else in it, just plain coconut oil that I softened by pouring hot water in the sink and letting the jar soak while I took my shower. I have found that reducing the baking soda by at least half is ok for me but my dh refuses to try it again as he works in a professional Fortune 500 company. Or mayeb reacted to the cornstarch hmmm. Hmmm Im not sure. Also,what the best and easiest way to store the deodorant? PS. Originally posted August 2012. Please remember to use organic ingredients as much as possible. In the summer I do still sweat but dont smell. I made a round of this and scented it with a couple drops of lemongrass essential oil, few drops and you end up smelling like fruit loops, bet the teens would dig it but I will be trying a different scent next time, You know, lemongrass isnt my most favorite EO although I know other folks like it. When its cool, its hard, and when its hot, its liquid. I made this same recipe from a different site and it left rings in the pits of al the shirts. I use it to clean my underarms and my feet in the shower. . I just read this 50 ways to use coconut oil and can make toothpaste with it! However, I was concerned about the changing consistency, like you said. 3T Coconut oil Try substituting the baking soda for diatomaceous earth (food grade). However, baking soda causes sensitivity in some people, which may cause a rash. Add more coconut oil or baking soda to achieve your desired consistency. Has anyone added bentonite to their deodorants? If youve been on the Internet for a while, you have heard about the differences between WEP and WPA and why the latter is better for network security. Hi Lesha, I also had problems with irritation when I used the original recipe. peppermint It sounds clear enough, but do they mean that neither the ingredients nor the finish product were tested on animals, or just the finished product? Ill be ordering it off of Amazon. Youre welcome Jill. I made my own spray deodorant as I was tired of having to use my fingers to rub my homemade deodorant on every morning. I needed a product without animal ingredients, animal testing, aluminum, parabens, petrochemicals, phthalates, and propylene glycol. you want me to put coconut oil on me? Did I want to make something else in my life from scratch? Since its not an antiperspirant, sweat is normal. Vinegar. It also one of the best diaper rash creams and has no issues with cloth diapers. Stir with a spoon until fully combined and creamy. Ive not tried bentonite however, Ive heard people raving about it for so many applications So I hope to buy some soon and start using it! Was searching for a unique idea to start. Or try halving or omitting the baking soda altogether in the recipe. This is very similar to the recipe I use. It stays solid and its refreshing to put on! The good thing about making things yourself is that you can scent it however you like! The unfortunate thing is that the recipe works really well but then I had to quit using it because I got a red rash after a week or so. I was wondering if I could substitute something else, but didnt know if coconut oil was essential to deodorant. I have been using the Tai Crystal, but I like the idea of home made all natural. If I cant find arrowroot powder, is there a substitute? Your email address will not be published. My grays have slowed down, too. Im sure its from the baking soda but dont want to cut it out entirely. Or, just dilute with a carrier oil. Its also a great resource for the self-sufficient family. . Thanks for sharing this natural remedy to stinky pits! Bobs Red Mill sodium bicarbonate is mined from the ground in a crude form, while most other baking sodas are formed by a chemical reaction. Plus Im still dealing with hot flashes from chemo so I need it to WORK. Thanks for sharing! More coconut oil? Straight coconut oil does NOT work for me. Thanks for sharing this. Im thrilled to have Stephanie of The Wannabe Homesteadersharing her natural deodorant recipe with us today! Ive read a lot of mixed feelings about pretty much all essential oil use during pregnancy. sage I have also made it for friends and gotten positive feedback. Sounds awesome. Im glad to hear it, Bernie! Im still using it too all these years later. I personally feel comfortable using meleleuca on myself (tea tree) when pregnant. Ive never heard of Lavilin will have to check it out! Gonna try this! I can really slather it on because of my dry sponge skin, but you may want to take it easy if you dont soak in oils well. [], [] make my own deodorant using this recipe and put it in a used store-bought stick. That pic of David is priceless : ), Thanks for turning me on to it! If you do try it, let me know what you think, Kelly! ~ Marion Via The Prairie Homestead Homemade Deodorant Recipe using Coconut Oil [], [] By itself as a natural DIYdeodorant [], [] in revolt. I sell an all natural homemade deodorant in my line of products at http://www.Back2Eden.net and the recipe is very close to this one. Since Im always applying right after a shower, my fingers are clean. Love, love, love it! It might sound super crunchy but the only way to tell if it works is the sniff test. I like the coconut flavoured oil and recently added a FEW grains of ground cinnamon and a drop of orange oil and its like brushing my teeth with desert. Thank you for sharing it. Soda? Even tried reducing the baking soda, but then the deoderant wasnt effective. She blogs at The Wannabe Homesteader where she and her family have fun stumbling over each other on their way towards self-sufficiency. Whats the arrowroot for? 22) Homemade Lip Balm or Lip Gloss Apply directly or create a flavored version with [], [] 21. https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/2012/12/diy-coconut-oil-deodorant.html [], [] Deodorant You only need a few ingredients in addition to coconut oil to make this simpledeodorant recipe. Or am I wrong? And what does it do? My question is though, does this need to be refrigerated? It works better than any deodorant Ive ever bought. Which is fine with me . There is a tiny bit of moisture but no foul odour. Just pray over everything before you consume it Prayer CHANGES everything! Im used to it now, but it can still be dizzying at times. Includes recipes for DIY fly spray formulas, garden pest control sprays, DIY cleaners, and more! They have worked equally well. shirts even after rubbing it in. Bc on the coconut oil it says for freshness to keep it refrigerated and I saw a few comments about ppl saying it smelled rancid after a few weeks, but she said she has used coconut milk. My finished product was pretty creamy but still crumbled during applicationany thoughts would be appreciated! If you cut a lime in half and use that for your deodorant. Ive mixed all Ingredients but I cant use it as a deodorant cause the mass is to sticky for spraying. This is such a good idea. Me: Oh. But if youre exercising or its particularly humid, dry off and then re-apply. My sister made a homemade deodorant with just baking soda and cornstarch. Then I tried the coconut oil with tea tree oil and still I would smell especially the left arm for some reason. I had all of the ingredients in my kitchen already. I finally started making because my breast were hurting, they quit when I started using it. Ive used plain coconut oil, and have great results. Its been several months since my previous comment and I have some feedback that may be of interest. Thats a great idea about adding grapefruit essential oil. Is there something I can do to salvage this recipe? I agree that some essential oils can be very harsh. thats a bummer, Jill. Baking powder has aluminum in it. BTW, I found you via your coconut oil picture on Pinterest, Jane, I just started using coconut oil for deodorant as well as a skin moisturizer (I live in CO where it is dry dry dry) & cooking. love your website! 6 drops each of ; I use a few drops of essential oil for a nicer scent. The first one lasted about three months Then dust talc or corn startch if you like I only do that in the direst of summer months. its very useful keep sharing really appreciate Shop for Vitamins, [] About Coconut Oil: DIY Coconut Oil Coconut Oil Might Combat Rejuvenating Coconut Oil [], [] properties and am pleased with it. I have a hard time dealing with BO from myself or anyone else. I heard that has happened to people but so far it hasnt happened to me. I make a 3X or even 4X recipe so I dont have to make it often. Isnt that wild?! Ive never had any stains or residue on my clothes, at all. the chemicals in store bought stuff are so harmful! If you have an oily skin type, I imagine you could have some issues. The original recipe irritated my armpits (skin peeled totally off) so I tried just the coconut oil and I would smell by mid day. . I also saw that some people use a popsicle stick to remove the oil from the jar. It was the same brand shed been using since she was a pre-teen. Im sharing this article from the National Cancer Institute regarding research on breast cancer and the relationship (if any) between antiperspirants/deodorants. Ive only tried one recipe, but I like it. Ive been using this for 2 years now and love it, though I dont add cornstarch. You will see!-The Prairie Homestead [], [] 21) Homemade Deodorant You only need a few ingredients in addition to coconut oil to make this simple deodorant recipe. Thank you for the recipe and inspiration. Love DIY! The coconut oil is both a solid and a liquid. When the coconut oil is completely solid, its a little more difficult to apply. . Im looking forward to reading about the other products you buy and make! Ive been using this for a year. I think I will try the recipe without cornstarch and see if that helps. Mine feels grainy. My cream deodorant keeps turning grainy. my husband is going to start looking at me like, are you serious? Depending on the heat of the bathroom & time of year, sometimes the deodorant is more solid and sometimes its more melty. Prairie Homestead has a great recipe to [], [] Prairie Homestead has a very simple, five-ingredient, version that Im tempted to [], [] You only need a few ingredients in addition to coconut oil to make this simpledeodorant recipe. It would even make a good Christmas [], [] I found a recipe on The Prairie Homesteads blog. I use 15ml coconut oil, 10ml each of the bicarb and arrowroot powder, 5ml corn starch and 2 drops of essential oil. It's easiest to fully combine the deodorant when the coconut oil is warm & liquidy. You only need a little bit applied on with clean fingertips. Thanks! Is it just as effective to use Coconut Oil by itself? She doesnt like the deodorant stone, but this might work for her. I also recently tried a straight EO deo blend, and just added some FCO in there to stretch it. This works beautifully. You can use (food grade) diatomaceous earth instead of baking soda, it will never make you itch and it kills bacteria and gives you a load of minerals. Why cant your husband use deodorant? i love the recipe you put up about the deodorant You can clean your sink, faucets, endless. I have tried making this and am very happy with the results. I started making my own deodorant at home and it works so much better. Youll have it finished in five minutes, tops. lol The recipe actually works better than any deodorant Ive bought. Thanks Jessica Agee Interesting. Im new to DIY body products so I do want to make sure Im doing it right. I must say that most of the coconut oil that I used in it had been home-made, a by-product of my home-made coconut milk. Ok so just add additional cornstarch? I have been using this deodorant for over a year and I love it so much, the only drawback is that I feel like a fool for having paid so much for natural deodorants for years lol! I know they also make a fractionated cocunut oil that is liquid so I just want to make sure I am using the right stuff. Good tip, I will try the beeswax. Ive been using Coconut Oil only, without additives, for about 3 days now. I like it for me, its still not as great as the initial baking soda recipe for longevity but Im super hormonal this past yr, with menopause so that could be a major factor.Feeling like a homicidal maniac may have a tad to do with that alos! [], [] 15) Homemade Deodorant You only need a few ingredients in addition to coconut oil to make this simpledeodorant recipe. To apply the deodorant, swipe a clean finger into the mixture. To add a scent to this deodorant, simply add a few drops of your preferred essential oil with the other ingredients. other times i dont sweat much. frankincense Because the LORD Loves to make all things new. I can only imagine how kids will love this and so what if they swallow their toothpaste Depending on how warm it is, the deodorant will either be liquidy or totally solid. It washes out quite well. I would have never guessed I may attempt to make my own deodorant one day, but then again, why not? I have cut mine at least in half. It works equally well regardless. Hmmm I dont think Ive ever heard anyone complaining of that while using coconut oil deo, but I suppose its a possibility! I have a question. My other half and I are both extremely sensitive to a lot of store bought products so this will be great to try! Coconut oil can be used to makedeodorant. Viola! Hello thanks for the wonderful it will save my family of five a bunch of money & we are on an all natural kick and want to know what goes on our body. youre welcome Marlo and Merry Christmas! I can now go up to 3 days without shampooing my hair. I never smell. In this recipe, the coconut oil isnt being used for fragrance so much as it is for its binding abilities and anti-microbial properties. Glad to see a recipe that doesnt require beeswax will try this soon! Sarah, Im in South Africa and I always have the same issues with the measurements. I plan to try a batch after the holidays. You know, Ive heard some folks saying the same thing. Thanks . It kills off the odourific bacteria.