If you are a DIY freak and love natural products, you might have already researched about home-made recipe for deodorants. Homemade deodorants might sound quite impossible to do but it is extremely easy to make and is super effective and natural! Commercial deodorants may contain alcohol and all sorts of iffy ingredients that can cause skin irritation, inflammation, bumps and in some cases may also darken your underarms. Here I have a very simple deodorant recipe that is alcohol free, all natural and super moisturising!
ALL NATURAL AND ALCOHOL-FREE DEODORANT RECIPE:
BENEFITS OF INGREDIENTS USED-
Shea Butter
Shea butter has super moisturising properties that moisturisers your underarms and because it is a non-comedogenic, it makes a great butter base for this recipe. This particular ingredient makes the final product ideal to be used even after shaving or waxing because it has soothing and calming properties as well. Softens your armpits and also helps emulsify and mix all the other ingredients in this recipe.
Baking Soda
Baking soda is a star ingredient in this deodorant recipe because it helps absorb the sweat and also eliminate order. Works amazing on most skin types but it is important to patch test this particular ingredient because it may not suit sensitive armpits. Freshens up your armpit and also masks and prevents pungent odour. Keeps your arm pits smelling fresh.
Coconut Oil
Coconut oil has anti-inflammatory and skin sooting and moisturising properties. Also has antimicrobial effect is that keeps odour causing bacteria at bay. It is also quite nourishing and moisturising to the skin and also gives a great creamy texture to this homemade deodorant.
Essential Oil
You can use any essential oil that you like for fragrance and also to target specific skin concerns. If you get acne in your armpits, you can also add in few drops of tea tree and peppermint essential oils. For fragrance, I would highly recommend rose oil or any citrus or orange essential oil.
METHOD-
Things you need:
- 3 tablespoons shea butter
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- 10 drops essential oil
- 1 tablespoon baking soda
Directions:
To make this deodorant, you first need to mix together shea butter and coconut oil and melt it in the microwave. Add in baking soda and essential oil and whip the mixture until you get a creamy consistency. Transfer this creamy deodorant in a jar and store it in a cool and dry place. If you want a bar deodorant, you might want to add in some beeswax and then transfer it to a retractable tube. To use, apply a small quantity on your armpits after shower and massage it in until fully absorbed. Can also be used after shaving and waxing to soothe the armpits and keep them fresh.
