Watch the How-To Video HERE!
With so many deodorants and other health care products loaded with harmful chemicals, some of which are linked to Alzheimer’s disease, allergies, and even breast cancer (Read More HERE), I’d say it’s time to get back to basics and learn how to take care of our families with wholesome, natural ingredients. Essential oils are a big plus here because they not only add wholesome “scent” to our personal care products, they also add immune boosting power and healing (instead of irritation) to our skin!
This recipe for homemade natural deodorant is easy, it’s skin nourishing, and it works! The arrowroot and baking soda help to absorb extra moisture and, in addition to soothing the skin and scenting the “vicinity,” essential oils help to keep bacteria at bay (bacteria is what actually causes odor).
Top Seven Ingredients to Avoid in a Deodorant:
Aluminum
Parabens
Triclosan
Talc
Propylene glycol
Silica
Steareth-nRead Why HERE
Homemade All Natural Deodorant
Makes enough for one average-sized deodorant roll-up container.
- 1 heaping T. beeswax pellets
- 2 1/2 T. coconut oil
- 1/8 C. arrowroot powder
- 1/8 C. baking soda
- 2 drops castor oil
- 2 drops vitamin E
- 24 drops of therapeutic grade essential oil of your choice (recommendations below)
The selections are endless. You could choose just single oils (lavender, lemon, melaleuca, sandalwood, frankincense, cinnamon bark, etc.) or Young Living has a number of blends that are perfect for a good deodorant (Purification, Lavender, Three Wise Men, Joy, Harmony, Christmas Spirit, Sensation, Frankincense, Bergamot, Geranium, etc.).
I love blending frankincense and bergamot together!
Where to buy containers and other tools:
iHerb (give them my email address to get $5.00 off your first order.
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I want to purchase some of the finished product from you. 🙂
WOW! Love the video, your helpful assistants and the finished product looks great! I love making personal products, but haven’t tried a deodorant as of yet — will definitely try your recipe. I also want to remind those that are making their own to be sure to use non-synthtic Vitamin E as well as organic, cold-pressed castor oil. If the ingredient list includes a “dl” in front of the Vitamin E then it is synthetic and not natural. Unfortunately even some of the Vitamin E found in health food stores is synthetic. Looking forward to more of your “how to” videos!
Thank you, Loretta! And thank you for the reminder to use only non-synthetic ingredients! I totally agree! I used Carlson’s Vitamin E – good stuff. Do you happen to sell a Vitamin E on your site? It sure would be nice to find a bottled liquid that would be easy to “drop” into recipes instead of wasting part of a gel cap!
Just finished making up a batch of this. At first I was a bit dismayed because it made so little, lol..but when I poured it into my 2.5 oz container it fit perfectly so I guess it just didn’t look like much in the pot. Now that I have the steps down, I’ll be able to be more graceful about it next time. Looks great so far though it is not hardened yet. I did apply some of what was on my rubber scraper though and it didnt feel uncomfortable at all. I love that if my kid EATS my pitstick again that it will be safe, lol. I also really like the fact that this makes only one container worth because I don’t want to have to make 50 pitsticks just to try it out or keep on hand, haha. The tube I used is actually from one I had on hand and cleaned out. Thanks for sharing! Can’t wait to try more stuff 🙂
update…dh and I have now both used the deodorant and are very happy with it! 🙂
Hi Stacy,
For some reason, I’m unable to view the video. My computer won’t allow me to. 🙁 I know it may be a lot to ask, but could you please email me the step-by-step instructions of putting this deodorant together? I thank you in advance!
Blessings,
Tanya
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no one ran into issues with the beeswax staining their clothes?
My husband found that his undershirts were getting discolored (though they washed right out), so I started using the white beesxwax pellets.
Hi- I was wondering if I added shea butter to the recipehow much would recommend and how much more beeswax should I add
Thanks so much for this recipe! I have everything to make this except for arrowroot powder, so I just ordered some on Amazon. I’m very excited to try it!
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