4 DIY Deodorant Recipes (Step-By-Step Tutorial)

In this video, you can find 4 DIY deodorant recipes - a common one, a second one for sensitive skin (without baking soda), a third without coconut oil, and another one that’s a spray deodorant.

The recipes are natural, vegan, zero waste, and easy to make. The key ingredients that you will need to combat the bad smell & keep your armpits fresh are:

Coconut oil: Antimicrobial properties that kill fungi, yeast, and bacteria, while hydrating your skin.

Arrowroot powder: Moisture and oil absorbent, with healing properties.

Baking soda: Odor-absorbing, neutralizing the smell of sweat. Not the best for very sensitive skin.

Shea butter: Antibacterial properties, moisturizing, and helps to reduce inflammation.

Bentonite clay: It has highly adsorptive properties. It can absorb odors, oils, bacteria, and acts as a physical protective action on the skin.

Ethanol alcohol: Effectively kills bacterias & germs and keeps bad odor away. It can be quite drying for sensitive skin, so keep that in mind.

Apple cider vinegar: Naturally kills bacteria & non-toxic.

Essential oils: Antibacterial properties while adding a fresh scent. Use only high quality, natural & therapeutic grade.

Find a list with essential oils, perfect for the DIY recipes & additional tips here: https://www.almostzerowaste.com/diy-d...

00:00 - Intro
00:20 - 1. DIY deodorant for smelly armpits (a common one)
02:03 - 2. DIY deodorant without baking soda (for sensitive skin)
03:41 - 3. DIY deodorant without coconut oil
04:55 - 4. DIY deodorant spray (ideal for hot weather)
05:47 - Testing all of the deodorants

DIY DEODORANT RECIPES:

1: DIY deodorant for smelly armpits (a common one)
2 1/2 tbsp coconut oil ( 34 G )
2 1/2 tbsp shea butter ( 34 G)
1 1/2 tbsp baking soda ( 22 G )
1/4 cup arrowroot starch (33 G )
10 - 15 drops of essential oils

2: DIY deodorant without baking soda (for sensitive skin)
¾ cup arrowroot powder (96 G)
¼ cup coconut oil ( 54 G)
¼ cup shea butter (53 G)
1 (or 1/2) tbsp bentonite clay (USE non-metallic utensils, when working with bentonite clay)
10-15 drops essential oil

3: DIY deodorant without coconut oil
⅓ cup arrowroot powder (45 G)
¼ shea butter (53 G)
10-15 drops essential oil
OPTIONAL: 1 tbsp baking soda

4: DIY deodorant spray (ideal for hot weather)
30 ml (~2 tbsp) ethanol alcohol (vodka or gin) - It needs to be at least 50% ABV (100 proof)
15 ml (~1 tsp) apple cider vinegar (or white vinegar)
10 - 15 drops essential oil (optional)

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