DIY: Deodorant Spray and Powder

I made a deodorant spray and powder that actually works! So I'm sharing it because I know how difficult it is to find a non-chemical, aluminum-free deodorant that works. 

Deodorant Spray

Witch Hazel
  ‣ works as an astringent (shrinks the pores in the armpit)
  ‣ causes any sweat that does escape from those pores to evaporate 

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Hydrogen Peroxide
   ‣ kills germs
   ‣ reduce odor in sweat

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Apple Cider Vinegar
   ‣ absorbs and neutralizes odor

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Lime Juice
   ‣ citric acid has antibacterial properties
   ‣ natural disinfectant and antibiotic abilities help remove odor

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Lemon Juice
   ‣  citric acid kills odor-causing bacteria

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Aloe Vera Juice
   ‣  provide hydration to the skin
   ‣ cool and soothe the skin

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Water
   ‣ distilled, filtered, or rainwater are the best choices to avoid adding more 
      chemicals to your body 

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Baking Soda
   ‣ soak up excess perspiration so that your underarms feel dry
  ‣ natural odor absorber

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natural odor absorber

natural odor absorber

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Bentonite Clay Powder

    ‣  detox that helps pull toxins out of the skin's pores

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Arrowroot Powder
  ‣  softens your skin by enabling it to absorb moisture
    ‣ has a cooling effect on skin

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Coconut Oil
    ‣  antibacterial and moisturizing

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Almond or Jojoba Oil 
    ‣  vitamin E hydrates and moisturizes

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Essential Oils {I used: Lime, Lemon, & Orange}
    ‣ lime: astringent and disinfectant
    ‣ lemon: astringent and detoxifying

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I didn't use exact measurements, I just improvise what feels right for me. So I've made a list of the ingredients I used so that you can make what ever formula works best for you! I've heard of some people's underarm skin being sensitive to baking soda, so if that's like you, you may want to use less baking soda or just add more aloe vera juice to your mix.

So in my formula I used mostly the witch hazel and hydrogen peroxide as my liquid base. I added only a bit of filtered water, lemon, lime, and apple cider vinegar to this mix (I didn't want that "volcano science project" chemical reaction with the acv and baking soda). I really wanted a lasting deodorant spray so I used a generous amount of baking soda. Then I added a small amount of bentonite clay powder and some arrowroot powder. Last I added my oils, not too much because I didn't want oily armpits!

You may want to stir your mixture in a jar or bowl before putting in a spray bottle because I just put all mine's straight in the bottle and shook it. That just made pressure build and it leaked out of the nozzle a bit. Once the ingredients settled in the bottle I have been able to shake it without this happening every time. The powder ingredients will settle at the bottom, so shake before each use.  


Deodorant Powder

Arrowroot Powder

Baking Soda

Bentonite Clay

Essential Oils {I used: Lime & Orange}


In this mixer I used more arrowroot powder than I did baking soda and I used a small amount of bentonite clay.

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Using both the spray and powder at the same time has worked really well for me; better than any store bought solid deodorants, sprays, and powders combined! I'm very happy with the results!!!

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Thanks for Viewing!

Tamz