Baking Soda Free Deodorant Recipe -

I am so happy to be able share with you this natural homemade deodorant that works for sensitive skin!

Before I tell you about the recipe for my solid deodorant at home, I want to let you all know that I have also a roll-on version! That one was a hit with my husband. This one is still my favorite.

After trying many natural deodorant recipes over the years, none of them worked, were irritating to my skin or were too messy for me to use every day.

Natural homemade deodorants didn’t work for me

Since years, I have been searching for a natural deodorant that works. Even before I began living a natural lifestyle, a lot “normal” deodorants didn’t work for me.

I tried everything. After hearing that diet is often a factor in body odor, I detoxed and ate mostly fruits and vegetables. I also tried supplements, but they didn’t help.

While I was in Spain, I used a strange brand of deodorant. It was a deodorant that was supposed to last for 2-3 days, but I used it every day. This, of course was a concern.

Crystal deodorants

I was looking for something natural and so I tried those crystal deodorants, which you must wet first with water before applying under your arms.

Not only were they messy and ineffective, but when I discovered that the active ingredient is an aluminum salt, I gave up the idea. Toxins like aluminum were the main reason why I decided to stop using conventional deodorants.

Some will say I’m irrational, and that these products are safe. But why risk it, when cancer and Alzheimer’s run in my family.

Coconut oil + baking soda

The most popular DIY deodorant is coconut and baking soda.

It seemed to work at first. The baking soda began to irritate me after a few weeks. This was true, especially when I exercised or at certain times during my cycle. I would end up with very sore and red armpits.

It was like I had not applied any deodorant at all if I used only coconut oil, which has antibacterial properties that are supposed to be enough. Coconut oil left me feeling oily, but that was it.

Baking soda-free deodorants

Since baking soda caused irritation to my skin, I used deodorant recipe without baking soda.

The majority of recipes use coconut oil, and replace the baking soda either with clays like bentonite clay or essential oils mixtures.

I was not as concerned about the clays being used to absorb moisture. Essential oils were chosen for their antibacterial properties that would help fight body odor. They did work, but not enough to prevent odors. My husband confirmed my suspicions, and told me how ineffective these products were.

I spent quite a bit of money on ingredients to make a homemade natural deodorant using neem oils. It was supposed be extra-effective. It smelled so bad, that it was worse than my body odor! It didn’t even work!

The combination of neem and body odor made me so nauseated that I could not sleep the first night after applying it.

It’s time to start again…

What kind of work did you do?

Baking soda works as a deodorant, because it changes the pH of your armpits to make it hostile for bacteria. Baking soda is a base that raises the pH to combat body odor.

Baking soda and water

Although baking soda irritated my skin, it worked for me so I decided to give it another try.

I thought it was the abrasiveness of the baking powder that caused my problems. I tried using a roll-on container filled with Baking Soda, dissolved in Water with a few drops essential oil.

Most of the time it didn’t even irritate my skin. There were a few flare-ups, but they usually lasted months.

After using baking soda and a mixture of water, I found that my bathroom was often covered in white drips.
I used to use this homemade baking soda deodorant for a long time.

It was a mess to apply.

It was liquid and tended to end up everywhere. The baking soda solution dried to a white powder.

My husband began to complain about all the white stains that I left behind. The toothpaste left white stains on my clothes. Although they were relatively easy to clean, I was also sick of the mess.

Acids as deodorants

A lower pH level is another way to reduce body odor. Vinegar is a great natural deodorant. It worked for me too.

However, there were some problems associated with the use of vinegar as a natural deodorant.

It was first necessary to do it without my husband around, as he cannot stand the smell. The smell goes away after it dries so it’s not bad when you use it.

It was not always working. When I could, I reapplied. It was not always convenient. When I used it too much, my armpits became sore and red.

I used Lemons as deodorants, but did not like the idea of “wasting” them. Plus, I had the exact same problem with lemons that I did with vinegar.

I used to use my favorite natural deodorant, water dissolved in citric acids. It was difficult to find a concentration of citric acid that would work without irritating my sensitive skin.

You can see that I tested a variety of natural deodorants at home before sharing my favorite!

One day, by chance, I came across something that worked without irritation.

Zinc is the best deodorant for homemade use.

Because I had no other lotions or creams, I tried to make a homemade version of sunscreen using zinc oxide.

Ingredients

The base for my natural homemade deodorant is a combination of oil, butter and wax. This gives a solid, creamy bar that glides over the skin. I used sweet almond oil with shea butter and beeswax. You might want to try a different combination. You can substitute the ingredients in the section below.

Two types of zinc were used for their deodorizing qualities: zinc oxide and zinc-ricinoleate. The zinc oxide powder is white, and the zinc ricinoleate pellets are usually waxy.

Matcha powder was added to the deodorant for some color and anti-inflammatory properties. Since I consume matcha nearly every day, I always keep it in my pantry. The matcha is an optional ingredient.

I used a mixture of tea tree and lavender essential oils to add scent. These oils may have antimicrobial properties which help to keep odors away.

Last but not least, I added 0.5% vitamin E (tocopherol), an antioxidant which helps extend the shelf-life of deodorant. It may also help to nourish the skin.

Zinc oxide

Zinc Oxide has antibacterial properties. It works on both gram positive and gram negative bacteria. Don’t worry if you don’t know what this means. This means it is effective against a broad spectrum of bacteria. So, no matter which bacteria is causing the odor, you will be covered.

Body odor is caused by bacteria and perspiration on the skin. If you alter the pH of the environment (baking soda or vinegar) or use something that has antibacterial properties (essential oil, zinc oxide), then you

Non-nanozinc is the best option for safe zinc oxide. Non-nanozine has larger particles which won’t enter your bloodstream and will not be absorbed through your skin. So, it’s safer.

Zinc oxide has a downside: it is very, very bright white. The matcha was added because I wanted a deodorant that wasn’t too bright.

Zinc Ricinoleate as a deodorant

While researching zinc deodorants, zinc ricinoleate came up. This zinc salt is used as a deodorant and acne prevention. Zinc ricinoleate is derived from ricinoleic, a fatty acids found in castor oil.

Castor and ricin do not mix, despite the fact that they both come from the exact same source. Ricin is a water-soluble substance, and so does not mix with castor oil. Castor oil will not contain any ricin residues that were present during the extraction process. The heat used to extract the oil deactivates the ricin proteins.

It is not known how zinc ricinoleate works as a deodorant, but the idea is that it absorbs odors without interfering with natural perspiration.

The package I received for zinc ricinoleate stated that it “covers” bad odors caused by the bacteria decomposition sweat. I have tried to research this mechanism, but I don’t think it’ It is usually stated that it “absorbs” bad odors.

The Procedure

It’s easy to make this deodorant once you have the ingredients! You can make it as simple as melting the ingredients together and pouring them into a tube of deodorant. You can use my tips and tricks for a perfect deodorant!

Start by weighing the ingredients. Then, melt the shea butter with the almond oil, beeswax and zinc in a Double Boiler Insert, until the zinc and wax Remove the mixture once it is completely liquid.

Add beeswax and shea butter to each other.
Add the almond oil.
Add the zinc ricinoleate.

Add the matcha powder, and then the zinc oxide to the oil mixture. You can also use a small mixer. Use a small mixer, or a milk frother, to fully mix the powders into the oils. This will prevent the zinc from sinking or forming lumps.

Add the matcha.
Zinc oxide can be sifted in.
For the best results, use a mixer or milk frother!

Add the vitamin E, and then the essential oils. Whisk everything until it is fully combined. You may have to warm up the mixture with hot water to prevent it from solidifying if you find that the mixture is hard to mix.

Pour the mixture while still warm into containers. You can pour the mixture into tins to apply deodorant manually.

Matcha powder in green, zinc ricinoleate, and Zinc oxide powder.

You will have some leftover if you make one tube. Pour it into a small tin to keep on hand, or use in future batches.

Let the mixture cool and solidify without disturbing it. You can use the mixture immediately after it has cooled down and solidified.

Baking Soda Free Deodorant Recipe