6 Natural Deodorants You Can Make At Home

The daily use of deodorants has become one of the essential hygiene habits for all people. They are responsible for avoiding  odors  coming from the armpits  and other parts of the body. With that in mind, today we’ll talk about how to make 6 natural deodorants at home.

Today you can buy it on the market in different shapes, brands and prices, but  some are joining the trend of using natural options  because they consider them healthier.

The great advantage of these alternatives is that they do not contain aggressive chemicals, are friendly to the environment and are not harmful to the skin; they also tend to be much cheaper and are very easy to make at home.

If you are part of the group of people who haven’t tried them, below we will share  very simple recipes so that you don’t hesitate to start using them.  

1.  Natural lemon deodorants

Lemon citric acid has been used since ancient times as an effective agent against body odor and  excessive sweating.

Its antibacterial properties and essential oils protect the skin  against the proliferation of bacteria and help prevent those unwanted odors.

Ingredients

• 1 fresh lemon

How to use it ?

• Cut a slice of fresh lemon and rub under your armpits before the last bath rinse.
• Leave on for 5 minutes, wash and dry the area well.

2. Natural sodium bicarbonate deodorants

The antiseptic properties of  baking soda  and its exfoliating power help to  reduce the presence of microorganisms that cause body odors.

It is used as a base for many natural deodorants as it neutralizes strong odors.

 Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon of baking soda (10 g)
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch (10 g)

How to use it?

• Mix equal parts of baking soda and cornstarch and rub the product under your armpits.
• Leave to act for a few minutes and remove the excess with the help of a napkin.
• You can also use just baking soda, rubbing a small amount into the area at bath time.

3. Natural apple cider vinegar deodorants

The acetic acid in  apple cider vinegar  and its antibacterial qualities are suitable for  reducing bad odors and the bacteria that cause them.

Its application is not aggressive to the skin and is a quick way to remove the unpleasant odor caused by excessive sweating.

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar (20 ml)
• One tablespoon of water (10 ml)

How to use it?

• Dilute apple cider vinegar in water and apply to the desired area with the help of a cotton swab.
• Let it dry and use it twice a day.

4. Natural tea tree essential oil deodorants

Known as a potent  natural antibiotic, tea tree essential oil  is a solution to reduce and prevent excessive sweating and bad odor.

Ingredients

• 3 drops of tea tree essential oil
• 1 teaspoon of water (5 ml)

How to use it?

• Mix tea tree essential oil with water and apply to the armpits with the help of a cotton swab.
• Repeat use twice a day.

5. Natural rose water deodorants

Rose water is a very mild skincare product that is often used as a refreshing tonic.

What few people know is that it also serves as a natural deodorant, ideal for those with sensitivity.

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons of rose water (20 ml)
• 1 teaspoon of hydrogen peroxide 60% (5 ml)

How to use it?

• Dilute the rose water in a teaspoon of hydrogen peroxide and spread the mixture over clean, dry skin.
• Use several times a day if deemed necessary.

6. Natural deodorant in cream

If you prefer cream deodorants you can make the following recipe that  combines 100% natural ingredients and is rich in antibacterial agents.

Of course, if you have oil- prone skin , you  should avoid it, as its oils can make the situation worse.

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons of shea butter (45 g)
• 3 tablespoons of baking soda (30 g)
• 2 spoons of cornstarch (20 g)
• 2 tablespoons of cocoa butter (30 g)
• 2 vitamin E capsules

What you should do?

• Place the shea butter in a bain-marie and, when it is melted, add the rest of the ingredients.
• Mix everything very well so that it is integrated and remove from heat.
• Refrigerate to solidify and use a small amount every day.

As you can see, all these formulas for making homemade deodorants  are very easy to make and don’t use chemicals that are harmful to the environment.

Purchase the ingredients at any store near your home and get to work.