Homemade Deodorant Cream
Easy to make and scented with your favorite blends, this homemade deodorant is made using shae butter which is great for sensitive skin and essential oils to leave you smelling fresh all day.
Servings 4 ounces
Cost $2.75
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Coconut oil
- 2 tablespoons Shea butter
- 2 tablespoons Arrowroot powder
- 1 tablespoon Baking soda
- 10-15 drops Essential oil
Instructions
- In a double boiler, gently melt the coconut oil and shea butter until fully liquefied.
- Remove from heat and stir in the arrowroot powder and baking soda until fully combined.
- Let the mixture cool slightly, then add your chosen essential oils and mix well.
- Pour the mixture into a small jar or container and let it cool completely until it solidifies.
Notes
To Use: Use a small amount (pea-sized) and apply it to your underarms with your fingers.
Like any DIY recipe, make sure to keep water out of the double boiler and the jar you pour the natural deodorant into. Water in the recipe causes it to go rancid long before it should. Learn more about the do's and don'ts of lotion.
Make sure that you whisk the baking soda and arrowroot powder until no little clumps remain.
Give it 1-2 minutes before mixing in the essential oils. You want the mixture to be warm but not super hot so as not to damage the oils.
Though baking soda helps control body odor, some people are too sensitive to it. If this is you, try scaling it back. You can omit it all together but know that it won’t work as well.
This homemade deodorant was not made for super hot climates. It is best stored in a dark place. If you plan on taking this to the beach you may need to sub out some of the coconut oil for cacao butter (about half a tablespoon) to keep the texture.
Store in a cool, dry place. Refrigerate if your home is warm to prevent melting.