diy deodorant

[kengwen]

So, I've struggled to find a deodorant that works that isn't all weird and chemical (most of the natural deodorants either don't work very well on me or I react to with a rash) and finally found a solution - I found a natural spray deodorant.  I'm about running out, and the cost is quite high so I'm wondering if I can make my it myself...  Key

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[leatherfemme]

I've not tried this, but this popped up on my iGoogle page the other day:
http://www.wikihow.com/Make-Stick-Deodorant
There's links to a spray deodorant (and a few others) on the bottom of the page.

[neonvultures]

This is what I do:

Mix 1/4 cup baking soda, 1/4 cup corn starch, and 5 or 6 tablespoons of coconut oil. I added a little jojoba for fun, and I'm sure you could add some grapeseed. It works great as a deodorant, but it's not the best antiperspirent. I have no problem with that, so it works really great for me. I work outside with my horse all the time and I only end up smelling like coconut oil.

It's best to keep it in a cool place so it stays in a solid form. If not, I hope you don't mind mixing it with your fingers (I have to because I live in Florida)! You could put it in the fridge if you want to.

Hope you find one you like!

[neonvultures]

Haha yeah, I definitely do give a damn. A helluva BIG damn!

[nacho_cheese]

Make that two! Or three, if you're one as well. ;) Your sentiment is mine exactly!

[lutraphile]

plant hydrosol is steam-distilled plant matter, like rosewater... or most witch hazel for that matter. It's probably included for fragrance, as well as whatever medicinal qualities the plant holds.

[the_questess]

my DIY deodorant is much more simple, and works great.

I just fill half the spray bottle with water, add enough baking soda to dissolve (it's about 1 tablespoon per cup of water), and fill the rest up with rosewater (hydrosol).

In my mixture, the rose hyrdosol is important because it kills bacteria.

Can't say about your stuff though, but I love my little recipe and it's so easy. :-)
Works much better than any pre-made deodorant I've ever tried.

[watersong73]

Plant hydrosols could be quite important -- in natural deodorants, fragrances aren't just to smell nice -- a lot of essential oils have important bacteria-controlling properties. This is relevant because a hydrosol is the water left from steam distilling essential oils; the hydrosol retains what of the essential oils are entirely water soluble, making them gentler and more dilute than the essential oil.

Also -- the glycerin will serve to soothe your pits and to emulsify the water/oil ingredients.

As to proportions, you can usually assume that the ingredients are listed first to last, in order of greatest mass/weight to least.