Many deodorants contain synthetic additives. But are artificial ingredients really necessary to protect against sweat? There is another way, which is why we have collected the best recipes for homemade and natural deodorants. Have fun trying!
Critical ingredients such as alcohol and aluminum are often hidden in the deodorant. They work against armpit wetness and the smell of sweat, among other things. However, they can get into the body through small injuries to the skin, such as those caused by shaving the armpits. An increased intake of aluminum is said to have a harmful effect on our organism. Even if this statement has not yet been fully proven by studies, a reduction in aluminum intake cannot do any harm – and this is exactly where home -made cosmetics and, in this case , home-made deodorants come into play.
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Make your own deodorant: you need to know that beforehand!
With homemade deodorants, you can choose the ingredients yourself. You can make your spray deodorant fragrance-free, chemical-free and add additional ingredients, such as essential fragrances, to your liking. In this way you can ensure that only harmless ingredients are in your cosmetics and get on your skin.
You can find empty containers for liquid or creamy deodorants, small spray bottles or pump spray containers in pharmacies, or you can use old cans that you should clean beforehand.
How long does homemade deodorant last?
As a rule of thumb, you can remember: the higher the water content, the shorter the shelf life. Your homemade deodorant will keep for about four to eight weeks. If you add a few extra drops of vitamin E to the warm mass, even longer! Vitamin E not only delays the rancidity of oils in your deodorant, but is also particularly nourishing for the skin and, as one of the strongest antioxidants, protects against environmental influences. You can also add a few squirts of lemon juice to your deodorant. The contained citric acid has an antibacterial effect and can extend the shelf life a little.
Also, strong alcohol has a preservative effect, is effective against bacteria and inhibits the growth of mold. However, the added alcohol can lead to intolerances such as skin irritation and dryness and is therefore only conditionally recommended. Store your antiperspirant in a cool, dark place, the refrigerator is best.
Deodorant spray with baking soda
To make your own deodorant spray with baking soda, you need the following ingredients:
- 1 TL Natron
- a small spray bottle
- 70 ml previously boiled, cooled water
- essential oils for fragrance (sandalwood, sage, grapefruit, sage or tea tree oil)
Baking soda is a particularly important ingredient because it’s the substance that counteracts the smell of sweat.
Preparation:
- First, dissolve a teaspoon of baking soda in about 70 ml of boiled and now cold water.
- Then add the fragrance additives of your choice.
- Fill the deodorant spray into a suitable container – done!
>> Bergamot, jasmine or lemongrass? Here you get a large set with 30 essential oils!
Deodorant without aluminium
ingredients
- water
- 2 TL Natron (in Pulverform)
- 2 tsp cornstarch
- 5 drops of essential oil for fragrance
- an empty roll-on deodorant
You can determine the smell of the roll-on deodorant with different essential oils – the intensity can also be regulated with the amount of oil used.
Preparation:
- Heat 100 ml of water in a saucepan and stir in two teaspoons of cornstarch. Bring the liquid to a boil until it has a mushy consistency. You can keep adding cornstarch until you get the pulpy consistency you want.
- While cooling, stir in two teaspoons of baking soda. It should completely dissolve.
- Then add five drops of essential oil and mix well.
- Pour the mixture into an empty roll-on deodorant. Shake well before each use!
Make solid deodorants yourself
Solid deodorants can be made using vegetable fats. These care for your skin – shea butter in particular provides your skin with additional moisture and care.
Ingredients:
- 10 g Sheabutter
- 20 grams of coconut oil
- 45 g Natron
- 10 grams of cocoa butter
- 10 g healing earth
- 5 drops of essential oils for the scent (eg: rosemary, lavender, geranium or sage)
- an empty deodorant stick
Preparation:
- In a bain-marie at low heat, melt the shea butter, coconut oil and cocoa butter.
- Mix all dry ingredients together. Gently stir in the previously melted fats.
- Now add the essential oils, then fill the mass into the empty deodorant stick and leave it to cool and harden in the refrigerator for about three hours.
Deodorant stick with beeswax
An antibacterial and quickly self-made deodorant stick with beeswax cares for and protects your sensitive armpit skin.
Ingredients:
- 20 grams of beeswax
- 120 ml coconut oil
- 1-2 tbsp baking soda (fine powder)
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- essential oils for fragrance (e.g. tea tree oil)
- empty deodorant sticks
Preparation:
- Melt the coconut oil and wax in a water bath while stirring. Then take it off the stove and let it cool down a bit.
- Test the consistency of the mixture by dropping a few drops onto a cold plate. If the mass is still very liquid, add a little more wax and let it melt as well.
- Then add the cornstarch and baking soda and stir it in.
- Add the essential oils, stir again and allow the mixture to cool. If you notice the mass solidifying, stir again and then transfer it to empty deodorant sticks.
Make your own deodorant spray without baking soda
Make your own deodorant spray without baking soda
Baking soda isn’t tolerable for everyone, which is why we didn’t use the white powder in this recipe for a spray deodorant.
Ingredients:
- 50ml of water
- 50 ml Alkohol (mind. 40 %)
- 15 drops of an essential oil
- Mixer
- spray bottle
Preparation:
- Put all the ingredients in the blender and blend briefly on high. Then pour the resulting liquid into the spray bottle. Finished!
Deodorant cream with coconut
You can quickly and easily make a deodorant cream from just four ingredients .
Ingredients:
- 2 TL Natron
- 3 tsp coconut oil
- 2 tsp potato starch
- 10 drops essential oil (for scent)
- a bowl
- suitable container for the finished deodorant
Preparation:
- Mix the baking soda and starch, gradually stir in the liquid coconut oil and mix everything together until a cream forms. If the mass is too thick, add some coconut oil.
- If you want a special scent for your cream, add ten drops of essential oil.
- Fill and done!
>> You can find virgin and cold-pressed organic coconut oil here .
Make deodorant powder yourself
Deodorant powder is easy to use and works just like a deodorant cream or spray.
Ingredients:
- 10 g of baking soda
- 10 g fine clay
- 16g starch
- 8 g fine silica
- 4 g Zinc PCA (zinc salt, reduces body odor and preserves the skin’s moisture. Available in pharmacies, among others)
- 8 drops of essential oil, eg: lime oil
- 8 drops of essential oil, eg: sage
- a blender
- an airtight container
Preparation:
- Mix all the ingredients except the clay with a blender, stir in the clay with the help of a wooden stick and fill the powder into an airtight container.
- You can apply the powder to the armpits with a cotton pad or a normal powder brush. It may take a while to really work if you’ve always used spray deodorant before. Residual traces of the normal deodorant are usually still on the tops despite washing. A deodorant stain remover or acid wash can help. For the acid wash, mix some detergent with a teaspoon of apple cider vinegar and then wash as normal
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