2 recipes to make a homemade natural deodorant
Precautions before making a DIY homemade natural deodorant
Before any preparation of a cosmetic DIY at home, there are 3 simple hygiene precautions to respect.
- Start by washing your hands.
- Then disinfect the work surface with household alcohol, as well as the utensils that will help you handle the ingredients and receive your preparation during the rest time.
- Prepare a small label to mention the date of production and possibly the ingredients.
The preparation
To make our recipes for homemade natural deodorants, solid or creamy, you will need the following equipment:
Install your equipment and your ingredients on a sufficiently spacious and ventilated surface.
Recipe n° 1: creamy homemade natural deodorant
Dosages
Zoom surLavender essential oil 12 mlLavender essential oil is known to promote sleep and for its antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties.The realization in 5 steps
- Melt the coconut oil in a bain-marie (in summer it softens very quickly at room temperature or exposed to the sun)
- Then pour the baking soda and cornstarch or arrowroot
- Mix with a small cosmetic whisk or a fork until you obtain a homogeneous preparation without lumps
- Let your cream cool down, then add the essential oils and mix again to evenly distribute the drops (not a mandatory step)
- Pour your homemade creamy deodorant into its storage jar and let it firm up a bit before closing.
How to use your cream deodorant?
Use your homemade cream deodorant on clean, dry skin. Simply apply a dab of cream under each armpit directly with your fingers or using a small spatula. Do not leave the cream on the surface of the skin at the risk of staining your clothes. Spread the thin film to penetrate the deodorant almost completely.
How to store homemade natural cream deodorant?
The creamy deodorant can be kept for up to 6 months, preferably away from heat to prevent it from liquefying. In the middle of summer, it is also advisable to place it in the refrigerator so that it retains its creamy texture, similar to that of moisturizing creams.
Recipe n° 2: DIY solid natural deodorant
Dosages for a small cannelé
Zoom onYlang Ylang essential oil 12 mlYlang Ylang is a flower used in many beauty formulas for its sweet and spicy smell. A few drops of Ylang Ylang essential oil in your diffuser will delicately perfume your interior.The realization in 7 steps
- Place all the ingredients in the bowl except the essential oils
- Heat gently in a bain-marie, stirring constantly with a whisk or fork to obtain a liquid consistency.
- Let cool off the heat
- Before the preparation is too firm, add the essential oils and mix again (phase not mandatory)
- Pour your cream into a previously disinfected mold
- Tap the mold to compact everything well.
- Let cool and dry at room temperature or in the fridge for faster release.
Before letting the preparation rest, you can plant a small wooden stick to make it easier to apply and store the deodorant afterwards.
How to use your homemade solid deodorant?
The solid deodorant can be used directly by hand or with a stick. Either by applying it just after the shower on the still damp armpits, or by running it under a trickle of water before applying it to dry skin. Made up of fatty substances, it must be spread well enough afterwards so as not to leave marks on the clothes.
How to store your homemade solid deodorant?
After that, it must be able to dry completely between two uses. Avoid leaving it in a too humid place directly in contact with the sink. Instead, place it in a small box or on a soap dish. Just like the cream deodorant, don't hesitate to put it in the fridge in the summer to keep its solid texture.
The benefits of homemade natural deodorant ingredients
To make your own natural deodorant, you will need a few basic ingredients. The initial investment may seem higher than the purchase of a classic deodorant, yet in the long term the cost is 2 to 4 times cheaper depending on the brand you used to buy. And the benefits for the skin and the environment are not negligible.
Pay attention to the origin and the quality of the raw materials that will be used to make this homemade natural deodorant DIY. Favor ingredients bearing the organic label, in order to obtain a healthy cosmetic product without risk for your skin.
Baking soda
It is the key ingredient in homemade deodorant. It regulates the pH of the skin and the level of acidity of this delicate area, thus acting on the yeasts present under the armpits which are at the origin of bad odors. Some people use it directly as a deodorant alone. But its abrasive properties can lead to redness on sensitive skin. This is why it is here mixed with other ingredients which attenuate this abrasiveness.
Zoom surOrganic baking soda 350 gCleaning and deodorizing, baking soda can be used for the whole house. This ecological product, also known as sodium bicarbonate, is not toxic to the environment.coconut vegetable oil
It has antimicrobial properties and prevents dehydration, for a protective, emollient and softening action.
Zoom onOrganic virgin coconut oil 250 mlFrom fair trade, this coconut oil can be used in the pan, in the oven, in frying or in raw cooking. It is also suitable for all cosmetic preparations. Store in a cool place away from light.Cornstarch or arrowroot
Both have the effect of absorbing sweat, thus limiting the formation of halos on clothing. These very fine powders also make it possible to attenuate the greasy effect of the oil.
Palmarosa essential oil
It is renowned for its action against bacterial proliferation. Its strong herbaceous smell is not to everyone's taste, however. This is why it is associated with the essential oil of lavender. But it can just as well be replaced by ylang-ylang essential oil for its regulating and regenerating effects.
Lavender essential oil
It brings a note of freshness that goes hand in hand with its purifying and restorative properties.
However, essential oils are not mandatory in the preparation of homemade natural deodorant. They can therefore be set aside, especially for pregnant or breastfeeding women, for whom the use of essential oil is contraindicated.
beeswax
It comes into play in the process of solidification of the natural deodorant and brings a slightly honeyed smell. It acts as a thickening and hardening agent.
Variants can be made to the list of basic ingredients of the homemade natural deodorant. For example, for more sweetness you can add cocoa butter or shea butter. In case of sensitive skin or known reaction to baking soda, it is also possible to replace it with white clay or calcium carbonate, also called Meudon white.
Zoom onCosmetic quality beeswax in nuggets 125 gMake your own cosmetics with this virgin beeswax in nuggets and packaged in recyclable cardboard packaging.Why ban classic antiperspirants?
Stress, heat, physical activity… Different factors trigger more or less intense and fragrant episodes of perspiration. To remedy this discomfort, conventional cosmetics then suggest that you apply an antiperspirant supposed to completely block the natural phenomenon of sweat evacuation. Unfortunately, this is an inappropriate response, because sweating is completely natural and necessary for the functioning of the body: temperature regulation, detox, etc.
Rather than wanting to block excessive sweating at all costs, it is better to seek to know the causes. In addition, ingredients that have the effect of tightening the pores of the skin are increasingly singled out in health scandals. Aluminum salts in particular are highly controversial and associated with increased risks of breast cancer. Added to this are silicones, parabens and triclosan. However, the skin of the armpits is very thin and permeable, allowing the active ingredients to penetrate into the body.
In addition, the containers of classic deodorants also pose a problem. Sticks are neither refillable nor recyclable and aerosol sprays are also harmful to indoor air and the environment.
Fortunately, it is possible to remedy halos and annoying odors by regulating perspiration with natural deodorants. And if you appreciate the DIY trend, making your homemade natural deodorant is not very complex.
Zoom on Le Fleuri Geranium and Palmarosa Cream Deodorant 50 gThis vegan deodorant is applied under your armpits in the same way as a cream. Its flowery scent is obtained from essential oils of rose geranium and palmarosa. Made from ingredients from organic farming (88%), this Clémence&Vivien cream deodorant does not contain aluminum salts.
Tags:
