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 

( source: 1 )

Hydrogen Peroxide
   ‣ kills germs
   ‣ reduce odor in sweat

( source: 1 )

Apple Cider Vinegar
   ‣ absorbs and neutralizes odor

 ( source: 1 )

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

( source: 1 | 2 )

Lemon Juice
   ‣  citric acid kills odor-causing bacteria

( source: 1 )

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

( source: 1 )

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

( source: 1 )

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

natural odor absorber

natural odor absorber

natural odor absorber

( sources: 1 | 2 )

Bentonite Clay Powder

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

( source: 1 )

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

( source: 1 | 2 )

Coconut Oil
    ‣  antibacterial and moisturizing

( source: 1 )

Almond or Jojoba Oil 
    ‣  vitamin E hydrates and moisturizes

( source: 1 | 2 )

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

( source: 1 | 2 )

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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Other DIY Beauty Recipes on my Pinterest Board!

Thanks for Viewing!

Tamz 

MyDIY: Denim & Gold Duck Tape Wallet

Materials: ▪ Duct Tape  ▪ Scissors  ▪ Ruler  ▪ Pencil

Got inspired by my Pinterest pins.

Wallet Body

Step One a: cut 4 denim strips

1a: I measured the denim tape against a ruler (7 3/4 in.), 

marked the measurement with a pencil, and then 

cut the tape. Repeat three times to make 4 strips.

Step One b: cut 4 gold strips

1b: I cut the gold tape into 7 1/4 in. strips in the

same way that I cut the denim tape.

Repeat three times to make 4 strips.

Step One a & b: completed "fabric"

1a: I overlapped the tape beside a ruler to measure 7in.
1b: You can trim the excess tape or just tape the rest down.

Step One c: trim and fold denim tape 

1c: I marked with a pencil 3 1/2 in. from bottom and trimmed.
Then I folded the denim tape over the gold tape.
I folded the top untrimmed denim tape over the gold tape,
but cut it leaving the extra tape untapped.

Step One c: fold denim tape 

1c: I then folded the extra tape to the inside of the wallet.

Step One c: fold denim tape 

The inside of the wallet.

1c: The wallet body is complete!

Inside Pocket

Step Two a & b: cut 1 denim strip and 1 gold strip

2a&b: I cut these against the ruler like before.

Step Two c: pocket placed on wallet

2c: Trim if necessary.

Outside Pocket

Step Three a & b: cut 1 denim strip and 1 gold strip

3a&b: I cut these against the ruler like before.

Step Three c: assemble pocket

3c: I cut a small piece of tape to cover the raw edges.

Flap

Step Four c: assemble flap

4c: You're Finished!!!

Denim & Gold

I added a extra piece to hold the flap. The outside pocket can be used to hold the flap if you don't want to add this extra piece. Also, I rounded the corners of my flap and decorated it with a piece of gold tape.
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Have fun, be creative and you can come up 
with your own variation of this design or others; I did!!!
If anyone makes their own wallet, I'd luv to see it, you can post it on my Facebook Page (facebook.com/TamzLavenderDreamz) 
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INSPIRATIONS


The Art of Manliness


Dismount Creative


Crafty Nest

Find more fun Accessory DIYs
on my Pinterest Board:

✄ DIY (accessories)

Denim & Gold inspired 
by my previous post:
Denim & Gold Looks

Thanks for Viewing!

Tam