Using Baking Soda and Water
Put ⅛ teaspoon of baking soda in your palm. Shake a small amount, about ⅛ teaspoon (0.6 g), of baking soda into your palm. You may need to add more, so keep it handy.
Add ¼ teaspoon of water to your palm. Now you need to add water to dissolve the baking soda. Add ¼ teaspoon (1.2 mL) of water to your palm. The mixture should feel slippery, so add more water or more baking soda as needed.
Apply the mixture to your underarms. Rub each palm under the opposing underarm to apply your homemade deodorant to both armpits. Allow the mixture to dry before getting dressed.
Wash your hands. Now that you’ve made and applied your deodorant, wash your hands using soap and warm water to remove any baking soda residue.
Making a Deodorizing Paste
Combine baking soda and arrowroot powder. Add 2 tablespoons (29.5 g) of baking soda and 1/3 cup (50 g) of arrowroot powder to a mixing bowl. Stir to combine them thoroughly using a spoon. Arrowroot powder can be found at health food stores and online. Use cornstarch instead if you don't have arrowroot powder.
Add ⅓ cup of coconut oil. Next, add ⅓ cup (50 g) of coconut oil to the powder mixture. “Cream” the mixture with the back of the spoon until it has the texture of a thick paste. You can add another tablespoon (0.5 oz.) of coconut oil if the mixture is still too powdery. Coconut oil can be found at grocery stores, health food stores, and online.
Put 10-15 drops of essential oils in the mixture. If you’d like your deodorant to have a pleasant scent, you can add 10-15 drops of your favorite essential oil to the mixture. Stir the mixture thoroughly the distribute the oil. Lavender, peppermint, and tea tree oil are all great choices.
Transfer the mixture to a small container. Use a spatula to put the deodorant in a small container or jar with a lid. When you’re not using the mixture, store it in a cool, dark place. Your homemade deodorant should last up to 3 months.
Rub the mixture on your underarms. Simply apply a small amount of the paste to your underarms with your fingers. Wait up to five minutes before getting dressed to avoid smearing the paste onto your clothing.
Creating a Baking Soda Spray
Put baking soda, witch hazel, and aloe vera to a spray bottle. Put ½ teaspoon (2.5 g) of baking soda, ½ cup (118 mL) of witch hazel, and ¼ cup of aloe vera (59 mL) into a spray bottle. Witch hazel and aloe vera can be found at grocery stores and health food stores as well as online.
Add up to 10 drops of essential oil. You can create a scented deodorant by adding essential oils to your mixture. Choose from scents like patchouli, myrrh, tea tree, or lavender.
Shake the bottle to combine the ingredients. Replace the sprayer onto the bottle so the mixture can’t escape. Shake the bottle vigorously to combine all the ingredients.
Spray it on your underarms. To use this homemade deodorant, simply shake the bottle, then spritz a small amount of the spray on your underarms. You can rub it in or just allow it to dry before getting dressed.
Store the spray in a cool, dry place. When you’re not using the deodorant, store it in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.
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