I have a confession to make:
I HATE buying deodorant at the store.
Most deodorants on the market are made with all kinds of weird chemicals and metals (zinc, aluminum) and hard-to-pronounce chemicals – like Cyclopentasiloxane, Petrolatum, Dimethicone, and Behenyl Alcohol.
With a PhD or several weeks to do research, you can probably figure out what all of those are, what they do, and why they matter.
But I don’t have that kind of time.
Listen, for me, deodorant should be all-natural, simple, and effective. I want to know every chemical I’m putting in or on my body.
The best way? To make your own deodorant.
Listen, I get it – it’s not possible to DIY everything. You have to pick which things will give you a great return on investment of your time and money – so ideally you want recipes that will be impactful at reducing your interactions with chemicals…cheap….easy to make and use…and highly effective.
Enter this homemade coconut oil deodorant made with coconut oil, baking soda, and essential oils. It’s easy to make, has only a few ingredients, and works exceptionally well.
About the ingredients
Coconut oil is a wonderful product to use as a base for deodorant because it kills fungi, yeast and bacteria (you can make or buy your coconut oil). Baking soda helps to neutralize odor, the arrowroot powder helps to absorb moisture, and the added essential oils are also anti-bacterial.
Here are a few of my favorite essential oils – these could be great for mixing in, or feel free to substitute your own ideas. (Tea tree and lavender are a great combination I use frequently.) Ultimately YOU know your own needs and preferences best!
How to make coconut oil deodorant
This is one of the simplest recipes I’ve ever made – it’s so easy that I keep finding myself asking – why even bother to buy? All you have to do is:
- Mix all the ingredients together until combined.
- Store in an air-tight container.
- You can melt and pour the deodorant into empty deodorant containers.
- If you have sensitive skin you will want to cut the baking soda down to 2 tablespoons and add 2 tablespoons of arrowroot powder.
That’s it! Substitute different essential oils as you like. Try this, and you’ll never go back.
FAQ
Yes, coconut oil can be used alone as a deodorant since it has anti-bacterial properties and absorbs well into the skin. Coconut oil is a very safe deodorant, as it’s been linked to all kinds of health benefits.
Tea tree and lavender are my go-to essential oils for this deodorant recipe, but you can use your favorite essential oil blends too
Yes, you will need to use more arrowroot powder or corn starch instead to keep the texture accurate.
Coconut Oil Deodorant
Homemade coconut oil deodorant made with coconut oil, baking soda and essential oils and is easy to make and only uses a few ingredients!
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup of Baking Soda
- 1/4 cup of Arrowroot Powder
- 4 Tablespoon Coconut Oil, Soft (room temperature)
- 1/4 tsp Essential Oils
Instructions
- Mix all ingredients together until combined.
- Store in an air tight container.
- You can melt and pour the deodorant into empty deodorant containers.
- If you have sensitive skin you will want to cut the baking soda down to 2 tablespoons and add 2 tablespoons of arrowroot powder.
