Baking-Soda Free Natural Deodorants That Actually Work

I add it little bees wax to mine in the summer time becasue it gets up to 120 in the summer time. In the winter it doesn’t get much above 60 inside so I don’t need to use the wax. Glycerin is highly allergenic for folds with sensitive skin or roseaca. The second recipe I tried was similar to this and it worked for me and another sister but the baking soda became irritating to me after about a week. So, out of 3 sisters, only one can tolerate the baking soda.
Especially when it can be made in under 10 minutes in your own kitchen. While there is much debate surrounding the link between commercial deodorant use and cancer , there is still some concerning evidence out there. I would recommend applying it as often as needed. Well, I hope you love this DIY deodorant that works as much as I do.

Plus it makes me happy to know this is something I can easily do myself that is better for my body than antiperspirants. I haven’t tried the alcohol, but what I use is 1 part coconut oil, 1 part corn starch, and a few drops of essential oil (I used grapefruit oil because that’s all I had). I have been using this for about 3 weeks, and I have to say – it works great! I don’t normally sweat, so there’s not much difference there. Sometimes I apply it with my fingers or sometimes with the back of a spoon.
Soothing, yet effective, this natural homemade deodorant stick works without baking soda nor coconut oil, and uses zinc to help combat odors for those with sensitive skin. Soothing, yet effective, this natural homemade deodorant stick works without baking soda nor coconut oil and uses zinc to help combat odors for those with sensitive skin. My Coconut oil and baking soda deodorant recipe is easy, frugal, and fun because you get to add the scents that you like using essential oils that will also kill bacteria. I have never had a problem and LOVE it, as do most people.

Your sweat is saltwater, which doesn’t have much of a smell. You’ll never find a natural antiperspirant because the idea of stopping your body’s perspiration is wholly unnatural. But baking soda is alkaline, contrasting with your skin’s acidity. It’s also very abrasive, which can cause irritation. Arrowroot powder is a skin-safe filler to thicken the deodorant. Put 3–5 c of water in the saucepan and bring it to a simmer over medium-low heat.
Baking soda, or sodium bicarbonate, is not bad; it helps minimize and neutralize odors and absorb sweat. It also has antibacterial properties; it is, therefore, an ingredient you will often see in natural deodorant recipes because it works. Just found your blog today and I’m having fun exploring. I love the thrill of making something cheaper than I can buy it, too!
Add a pinch of real sea salt, 1 tablespoon of magnesium oil, 15 drops of lavender essential oil, and 5 drops of frankincense essential oil with a large spoon. Carefully pour the salt and oil mixture into a glass spray bottle.Use a spray bottle that holds at least 2 ounces . Choose Arrowroot to thicken natural deodorant recipes for these antiseptic properties. Its ability to absorb excessive sweat and moisture is a great natural ingredient to add to deodorants. I started making my own deoderant about a year ago because I couldn’t find a commercial one that really worked.

However, to some extent any organic acid will be somewhat antimicrobial and help to slow down axillary sweat's spoilage. Its active ingredient was triethyl citrate. This was an oil-soluble ester that would slowly hydrolyze to release citric acid. The slow release meant there was never enough acidity to be irritating, but the acid production would be maintained for many hours.
Mix jojoba oil, arrowroot powder, and baking soda. Using a double boiler or similar setup, melt Body Care the candelilla wax. Pour in the jojoba oil, arrowroot powder, and baking soda mixture.

These ingredients protect you from odor but cause harm slowly. High level of aluminum is responsible for Alzheimer’s disease and cancer. That’s why the popularity of aluminum-free deodorant increases day by day. Aluminum also responsible for dark underarms. When adding essential oils I try to aim for about 15 drops per  stick of deodorant I make.
Just place some baking soda into the bottom of your shoes, and within minutes they will smell clean and fresh. This recipe also works really well if you are not sure how to get cat urine smell out carpet. Just sprinkle your carpet with baking soda, let it sit for 20 minutes, then vacuum up. You can also remove tough stains with this simple do-it-yourself baking soda recipe. This natural silver polish recipe is safe for even the most precious silver heirlooms. Baking soda is an essential part of our recipe for a homemade silver cleaner for jewelry.
I have found this gives me all day protection every time I use both. Hey there Anon, If you want to add baking soda to the recipe, keep the entire percentage at max 1% of the product. To have something else DIY to compare with, I made and tested as many (baking-soda-free) deodorants as I could find while developing this one. Some had such an unpleasant texture they were nearly impossible to apply, some stained my clothing, and some just didn't work at all. I read that if you have a reaction to the baking soda, your ph has been thrown outa whack and the best way to reset is use apple cider vinegar/water rinse first. With more beeswax, this recipe is suitable to pour in to cardboard tubes to use as a stick deodorant.

The problem with baking soda is not that it is a salt, it is that it is a strong base and it destroys the protective acid mantle of the skin. This layer has a pH of around 5 and baking soda has a pH of around 9. Many skin products’ pHs are adjusted to a slightly acidic state so as to not interfere with this layer. Basic products are going to destroy the acid mantle, period.
But my right pit burned this morning when I woke up. Probably from dousing my pits in the stuff right after shaving last night. Wow, you got a lot of people jumping on the Crunchy Betty stinky bandwagon I see.