Homemade deodorant

[JayDee38]

Using my own homemade deodorant would be a huge change for me, I never knew this many women did it! Okay that's it, I'm inspired to give it a shot

[dressagemom]

So, I made up a batch a couple of weeks ago, and I've been loving it! I gave a small tube to my older DD, and she likes it, too. I can dig out my recipe if anyone is interested.

[JulileE]

I'm another fan/user of equal parts unrefined coconut oil, baking soda, and cornstarch. Changed my life. I can't use store-bought deodorant - even if all the chemicals didn't weird me out, the fact is they don't work for me. And the "natural" deodorants are a joke for me. But this works wonderfully! My 12 & 9 yr old use it as well. I usually have to chase them down to remind them. I was feeling lazy today and didn't do this. Oh man did they ever smell!

[MamaZnR]

I'm having trouble getting the right amounts of all the ingredients. I'm pretty sensitive to the baking soda, but if I "water it down" with the coconut oil, I stink. Anyone else have this problem and find a solution?

[Lifeisjoy]

Originally Posted by MamaZnR I'm having trouble getting the right amounts of all the ingredients. I'm pretty sensitive to the baking soda, but if I "water it down" with the coconut oil, I stink. Anyone else have this problem and find a solution?

Hmmm, I use 2.5 tbps of cocnut oil, 1/8 cup cornstarch, 1/16 c baking soda. Are you sure its the baking soda? I have read that certain ppl are allergic to the cornstarch and use arrowroot powder.

[MamaZnR]

Originally Posted by Lifeisjoy Hmmm, I use 2.5 tbps of cocnut oil, 1/8 cup cornstarch, 1/16 c baking soda. Are you sure its the baking soda? I have read that certain ppl are allergic to the cornstarch and use arrowroot powder.

I used the crunchy Betty recipe, but I'm pretty sure there was a lot more BS than that. I'll try your recipe, thank you! And good to know about arrowroot powder

[rasalene89]

is there a way to make it a harder consistency? i know coconut oil can be soft

[rasalene89]

i never thought of using a lemon good idea when im in a pinch i use baby powder

[Lifeisjoy]

Yes, i uused hers too but cut the bs in half. Also she posted another post on several other deoderant recipes.did you see that?

I know mine is very liquidy, i keep it in a small glass jar and stir and apply with my finger, but lotsa pppl pour into an old deo container stick and keep in the fridge. I may try that.

[brookesmom]

I will have to try this. Can I also apply this under my breasts? Is it sticky? I ask because I am a runner. I sweat a lot. I need something that will help with the sweaty smell.