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3 Ingredient Natural Deodorant

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Today is my first installment of ‘taking one of my old posts from when I very first started this blog and re-shooting the pictures so that they actually are nice and bright and not dark and yellow‘. I have come a long way in learning about photography since I started writing Smashed Peas and Carrots (six years ago!!!) and in that time I have learned a little something about taking better photos, lol! I have to tell you that I started making my own deodorant about 10 years ago and have never looked back. I use this 3 Ingredient Natural Deodorant every day and it works…wonders!!! I sweat like a pig when I workout and not one person has ever complained about me or given me the stink eye at the gym thus far, even on heavy squatting days when even your elbows sweat! 😉
3 Ingredient Natural Deodorant // SmashedPeasandCarrots.com


3 Ingredient Natural Deodorant // SmashedPeasandCarrots.com

If you have never made your own deodorant, I highly suggest it. It is super easy, better for you, and is very cost efficient. One container of this (one recipe) makes enough to last me about 3 months!!! Coconut oil is the main ingredient and it has lots of antibacterial properties which is why it work so well as a natural deodorant.
3 Ingredient Natural Deodorant // SmashedPeasandCarrots.com
3 Ingredient Natural Deodorant
2-3 Tbsp Coconut Oil (I like to buy organic, unrefined coconut oil so that it is the least processed)
1/8 Cup Baking Soda
1/8 Cup Arrowroot Powder or Cornstarch
Essential oils of your choice, optional (if you want to add a fragrance to it!)
*I find the best way to make this so that the baking soda is not so abrasive to your sensitive armpit skin is to first melt the coconut oil in a small saucepan on low heat. Once it is completely melted, take the pan off the heat and whisk it around a bit. Once the oil has cooled slightly but still a liquid, add in the baking soda, and arrowroot powder (or cornstarch) and whisk together. Pour into a glass jar and let cool…enjoy using it and smelling fine all day! You can store your deodorant in a plastic food container, an old baby food jar (hey, why not repurpose!) or even your old empty deodorant container.
*Coconut oil will be in a solid state up to room temps of 76 degrees so your end product will be more of a very thick paste. You can keep it in the fridge in which case it will became hard and you can pop it out of the container and rub the “stone” on. I keep ours in the bathroom and dip my fingers into it and rub it on that way. The choice is yours!
*If you happen to be allergic to coconut oil try shea butter, cocoa butter, or beeswax. Also, many people who have shared with me that they are allergic to eating coconut actually do fine with rubbing it on their skin. Not sure if that would work for any of you but it might be worth a shot to try once? You can also try leaving out the baking soda if that is a known offender to your skin/body as the rest of the mixture may work well for your body chemistry.
3 Ingredient Natural Deodorant // SmashedPeasandCarrots.com

3 Ingredient Natural Deodorant // SmashedPeasandCarrots.comI hope you enjoy making your own deodorant, it really is fun and super easy, plus it really works so there is that!!!

Thanks for stopping by!
Love,

Maggie

 

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Comments

  2. Jamie says

    What are other recipes I can use the arrowroot for? I have done this awhile back and enjoyed it and just kinda of got out of making it myself.

    Thanks!

  4. Rachel says

    Would this work on odor? I don’t sweat that much but when I get hot, my under arms tend to smell quite unpleasant (sorry!). I have not found a commercial product that works for me and was going to switch to a natural once I finished what I had left, so I’m hoping this will work! Although I won’t really know until summer…

    • Maggie says

      This deodorant works great for odor in my opinion, deODORants are for the odor! 😉 For anti-sweating you will need an antiperspirant which this is not…and honestly anti-sweating is not healthy for our bodies!

      • Rachel says

        Thank you!! I know it probably seemed like a dumb question, but I’ve tried many name brands deodorants that only work on sweating which doesn’t affect me! I will be making this deodorant this weekend!!

          • Rachel says

            So far, I love it!! I’m pretty confident that it’ll continue to be great with the summer stink 🙂

            Would it also be strong enough for a man? My husband has me try everything first and then once he sees the success he gives it a try. I haven’t convinced him yet, but I’m trying!

  5. Ruth Hansen says

    Gotta give this a try! Some members of my family are very allergic and finding good deodorant has been a frustration but I think they can handle all these ingredients. Thanks for the great idea Maggie!

  6. Ronda says

    I am so excited to try this, especially for my 10 year old girl. I have bought Tom’s Natural for her, but it doesn’t work very well. I won’t allow her to use anything with lots of chemicals or aluminum, so this is just what we’ve been looking for!

  7. Ashley says

    Does this stain clothing? And is baking soda safe to use on skin? I’ve never used it for cosmetics.

    • Maggie says

      Nope, this doesn’t stain clothing and baking soda is safe for your skin (you can use it in your bath too!) unless you are allergic!

  8. Brandy says

    This is a great recipe, but if you’re looking to get away from the chemicals in commercial deodorants, then you must be sure to get aluminum free baking soda. Aluminum is the big no-no in deodorant.

    • Brenda says

      Where do you get aluminum free baking soda?

      Also, I told my son that bacteria grows on the skin not the hair”. So he trims the underarm hair and then applies the “deodorant”. Not the antiperspirant. The latter has aluminum in it. It used to make my underarms stink and made them itch constantly. Even after bathing they would itch.

      I am making your handmade deodorant this afternoon! Thanks

  9. Terri says

    Thank you so much. I am going to try this. I can’t use any deodorant with aluminum so my only option I can find is Tom’s and it is a little expensive. I have not been able to find an antiperspirant without aluminum. I had some trouble with odor for a few months innot having the antiperspirant but my body must have adjusted. So I think this will work.

  10. Lauren says

    I’m going to try this. I hate all the chemicals in my store brand. Anyway I have essential oils but they aren’t good grade. Do they need to be or is it okay just to smell good? Thanks!!!

    • Maggie says

      The essential oils give the deodorant a good smell, totally optional and not necessary unless you want some of the benefits of the therapeutic grade oils!

  11. Heather says

    Love this! You can also put a touch of beeswax in (when melting the coconut oil) and it’ll help it stay a solid for a roll up style stick. 🙂