Homemade Deodorant Recipes

Making your own homemade deodorant is a simple way to give toxic antiperspirants and deodorants the boot.

The most important job of any deodorant is to kill odor causing bacteria. The good news is toxic chemicals are not necessary to accomplish this task.

Herbs and essential oils have a long history of being used in natural skin care recipes for their antiseptic, antibacterial, astringent, and odor fighting properties.

If you'd rather fight odor without slathering on toxic chemicals, make your own deodorant with these all natural homemade deodorant recipes.

Homemade Deodorant Recipes for Women

Floral Deodorant Spray

Ingredients

6 3/4 Tbsp rosewater

3 1/2 Tbsp lavender water

3 1/2 Tbsp geranium water

20 drops lavender essential oil

20 drops geranium essential oil

10 drops lemon essential oil

Directions

Blend flower waters in a jug.

Add essential oils.

Using a funnel, pour the spray mixture into a spray bottle.

Spray onto armpit as needed.

Fruity Deodorant Spray

Ingredients

3 1/2 Tbsp orange peel

3 1/2 Tbsp witch hazel

3 1/2 Tbsp lemon peel water

3 1/2 Tbsp melissa water

20 drops tangerine essential oil

20 drops sweet orange essential oil

10 drops lemon essential oil

Directions

Blend fruit and flower waters in a jug.

Add essential oils.

Using a funnel, pour the spray mixture into a spray bottle.

Spray onto armpit as needed.

Orange Thyme Deodorant

Ingredients

1/4 cup fresh thyme

zest of 1 orange

1/2 cup apple cider vinegar

Directions

Pour apple cider vinegar over the herbs and cover with a non metal lid.

Steep the mixture for 2 weeks shaking daily.

Pour 1 tablespoon of mixture over 2 cotton balls and rub one under each arm.

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Homemade Deodorant for Men

Green Spice Herbal Deodorant Spray

This homemade herbal deodorant doubles as an after shave making it the perfect natural deodorant for men.

Ingredients

1 cup vodka

2 Tbsp witch hazel

3 drops tea tree essential oil

1 drop juniper essential oil

1 drop lemon essential oil

Directions

Combine all the ingredients in a clean pump bottle.

Shake before each use.

Spray underarms to use.

Unisex Deodorant Recipes

Citrus and Herbal Deodorant Spray

This gentle and antibacterial unisex homemade deodorant makes use of the effective deodorant essential oils bergamot, thyme, and clary sage.

1 tsp high proof vodka

10 drops bergamot oil

8 drops clary sage oil

7 drops thyme oil

5 drops rosewood oil

5 drops lemon oil

3 drops lavender oil

2 drops mandarin oil

4 Tbsp witch hazel

2 Tbsp linden flower water

2 Tbsp orange flower water

Pour vodka into a 4 oz glass spray bottle.

Carefully add the essential oils one at a time.

Shake well to dissolve essential oils.

Pour witch hazel into bottle, followed by the flower waters.

Shake well.

Label bottle.

Shake before each use.

Geranium and Cypress Deodorant Spray

Geranium gives this homemade deodorant a sweet floral scent, while cypress helps reduce excessive sweating and provides a woodsy smell.

Ingredients

1 tsp high proof vodka

10 drops geranium essential oil

10 drops cypress essential oil

8 drops bergamot essential oil

5 drops neroli essential oil

4 drops lavender essential oil

3 drops black pepper essential oil

4 Tbsp witch hazel

2 Tbsp cornflower water

2 Tbsp orange flower water

Directions

Pour vodka into a 4 oz glass spray bottle.

Carefully add the essential oils one at a time.

Shake well.

Pour witch hazel into the bottle.

Pour in flower waters.

Shake the bottle before each use to disperse essential oils.

Coconut Oil Deodorant

Ingredients

1/4 cup baking soda

1/4 cup cornstarch

4 to 6 Tbsp coconut oil

Essential oil of your choice (optional)

Empty deodorant container

Directions

Mix baking soda and cornstarch in a small bowl.

Mix in coconut oil one tablespoon at a time.

Add a few drops of your favorite essential oil (optional).

Pack the deodorant into a clean, empty deodorant container.

Shape it into a curve with your spoon.

Apply as usual.

Homemade Herbal Deodorant

This all natural deodorant contains body odor blasting coriander and sage essential oils. Coriander helps inhibit the growth of bacteria, while sage reduces moisture production.

Ingredients

15 drops sandalwood essential oil

5 drops cypress essential oil

5 drops sage essential oil

5 drops coriander or lavender essential oil

2 oz aloe vera juice or witch hazel

1 Tbsp high proof vodka

Directions

Combine all the ingredients in a spray bottle.

Shake well before each use.

Homemade Deodorant Body Powder Recipes

Homemade body powder is great for replacing conventional body powders that are usually made with potentially carcinogenic talcum powder.

These natural aromatic body powders use arrowroot, cornstarch, and white clay instead.

Lavender Body Powder

Ingredients

1/2 cup cornstarch, arrowroot, or white clay

2 Tbsp lavender flowers (finely ground and sifted)

3 drops lavender oil

5 drops rose oil

5 drops orange oil

Men's Body Powder

Ingredients

1/2 cup cornstarch, arrowroot, or white clay

2 Tbsp fine sandalwood powder

5 drops sandalwood oil

3 drops jasmine oil

3 drops lime oil

 
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