Basic Formula for DIY Deodorants with and Without Baking Soda
I am time challenged person who seeks to live a balanced and sane life. My passion for fast and easy all natural healthy kosher cooking also includes a passion for DIY fast, easy and all natural beauty and cleaning products too. When I go on my periodic all-natural kicks, I am only willing to use DIY beauty products if they are easy, economical and effective.
In addition to my facial scrub and hair conditioner, I also make DIY deodorant.
Super-Fast and Easy DIY Deodorant
This is the recipe that I posted earlier. I call it my “In A Pinch Solution.”
Ingredients
1 part baking soda
1 part starch: corn, potato, tapioca, etc.
Instructions
Blend together and store in glass jar. Apply with makeup brush or sponge while still slightly damp from bathing.
Make using equal parts of both.
Carol’s Basic DIY Deodorant Powder
When I first began using DIY deodorant, I used just plain baking soda. Unfortunately, I found it very abrasive for my skin. Over the years, I have developed this recipe which is practical, easy and works! Afterall, if it is not practical, then I can’t sweat it, if you will pardon the pun.
Ingredients
1/2 cup baking soda
1/2 cup starch
1 or 2 tablespoons clay powder
1-3 teaspoons activated charcoal
Optional: coconut oil to right consistency (about ½ cup)
Optional: 5-10 drops of essential oil of your choice, i.e., tea tree, peppermint, lavender, sandalwood
Instructions
Blend together and store in glass jar. Apply with makeup brush or sponge while still slightly damp from bathing.
If you prefer to apply as a cream or a stick, slowly mix coconut oil into the powder until desired consistency. Personally, I find the powder faster and lower maintenance. However, lots of people find a cream easier to apply. So, try it both ways and decide for yourself!
I have been using this for over a year and I can honestly say that it works!
My husband jokes — “if all else fails, you can eat it too!”
After I made my regular deodorant, one of my daughter’s therapists, Lynette, told me that she always wanted to use DIY deodorant, but, she is allergic to baking soda.
I figured that she could not be the only person who reacts to baking soda, so I went on line to try and find a DIY deodorant without baking soda that meets my criteria of easy, effective and economical. I am happy to say that I have created my first batch, and it really works too!
The downside is that it is slightly less effective than the one with baking soda. I found that it only works for 12 hours. After that, I found that I needed to reapply either the powder or the spray.
These deodorants are not antiperspirants. So, you will still sweat, but, you will not smell offensive. Sweating, however, it a good thing. It helps to release toxins and is necessary for proper temperature regulation.
Carol’s First Attempt at DIY Deodorant Powder without Baking Soda
Ingredients
1/2 cup starch
1/2 cup clay powder (you can use only 1 or 2 tablespoons clay powder, if you want)
1- 2 teaspoons finely ground natural salt (I used pink Himalayan salt)
2 -3 teaspoons finely ground Epsom salt or Magnesium oil (more on this later)
Optional: 1-3 teaspoons activated charcoal
Optional: 5-10 drops of essential oil of your choice, i.e., tea tree, peppermint, lavender, sandalwood, etc. The list is up to your creativity and personal preferences.
Instructions:
Blend together and store in glass jar. Apply with makeup brush or sponge while still slightly damp from bathing.
Carol’s First Attempt at DIY Deodorant Spray without Baking Soda
Ingredients
1 tablespoon Epsom salt or Magnesium oil (more on this later)
1 tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar
2 tablespoons Witch Hazel
2 tablespoons Vodka/alcohol spirits up to 120 proof (the higher the alcohol content, the stronger it works: 70-90 low; 90-120 medium; 120+ strong)
1/8 teaspoon (a “pinch”) natural salt (I used pink Himalayan salt)
Optional: 5-10 drops of essential oil of your choice, i.e., tea tree, peppermint, lavender, sandalwood, etc. The list is up to your creativity and personal preferences.
Instructions:
Mix together the ingredients and store in glass jar or spray bottle. Shake before using and apply using your fingers (assuming they are clean and you are not sharing the jar with anyone) or spray under arms while still slightly damp from bathing.
For some reason, I found it better to first apply the spray, and then apply the powder too. Then, in the morning, I would just apply the powder.
I am not including a picture, since it is a clear liquid.
Overall, I was very pleased with the outcome. I am going to share it with Lynette now too.
DIY Magnesium Oil
In the process of learning about no-baking soda deodorants, I learned about magnesium oil and its many health benefits. There is a ton of information available on line, so I am not going to repeat myself here.
I thought, however, that it might be helpful to include various infographics that I found on line to explain the benefits of the various ingredients. At the end of this post, I am also including various sites which include information about magnesium, and other sites to explore DIY beauty products.
Apparently, it is very difficult to get enough magnesium intracellularly through food, as the soil today is more depleted than in the past. And, one of the best ways to obtain magnesium is through the skin, or transdermally.
DIY Magnesium Oil
1/2 cup filtered water
1/2 cup magnesium chloride flakes
Basically, the ratio is 1:1 water to magnesium chloride flakes
Instructions:
Bring the water to a boil in a non-aluminum saucepan. Turn off the heat and stir in the magnesium flakes until dissolved. When cool, pour into a spray bottle or glass jar. No refrigeration is necessary.
Spray directly on the skin, and rotate the site to different parts of your body and rub lightly until it is absorbed. Use anywhere from 10-30 sprays per day.
Results so far:
I wanted to share with everyone that using magnesium oil daily has so far changed our lives.
For over a year, Yaffa has unfortunately had a chronic staph and strep infection on her skin. She completed several rounds of antibiotics. Despite also washing her with betadine solution, nothing seemed to be helping.
So, I started to give her Epsom salt or magnesium chloride baths, and spraying magnesium oil on the lesion twice a day. It was miraculous! Her infection is finally better and starting to resolve!
Since Raizel became sick, she has been complaining of chronic fatigue. We have gone to so many doctors and had so many blood tests. Nothing seemed to explain her symptoms. So, I started spraying magnesium oil on her twice a day too and another miracle occurred! Her fatigue is lifting, and every day she feels better and better. Raizel even notices how much better she feels. It has been quite dramatic.
Finally, I have developed psoriasis, probably due to all my stress. Despite all my efforts, nothing seemed to really help. I too have started using the magnesium oil twice a day, and no more itching! I am so happy!
So, I highly recommend using magnesium oil, assuming you are otherwise healthy. Any questions or concerns, please consult your health care provider.
References:
https://wellnessmama.com/3610/low-magnesium/
https://wellnessmama.com/22357/spray-deodorant-recipe/
https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Magnesium-HealthProfessional/
http://lpi.oregonstate.edu/mic/minerals/magnesium
http://www.umm.edu/health/medical/altmed/supplement/magnesium
These are 2 of my all-time favorite sites to explore DIY everything:
https://raising6kids.wordpress.com/2013/02/28/natural-diy-deodorant-ideas/
https://www.diynatural.com/natural-homemade-deodorant/
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