I’ve been experimenting with various natural products I can make for a long time, like the laundry detergent and lip balm, but I’ve also been making my own deodorant for years. I’ve been tweaking and changing the recipe for a long time. I finally have a recipe that solidifies and totally works and I’m ready to share it with you. Yay!
If you have stepped into the realm of natural deodorant, you probably know what I mean when I say that NONE of them work. I know I’m not alone. I’ve tried every single one of the natural deodorants that are for sale….well maybe not every single one, but I’ve tried a lot. Not one of them work. I know when I talk with the people at Whole Foods as well as friends, I am not alone.
So, what’s a person to do who wants natural deodorant and to not smell like a skunk? Learn how to make deodorant! 🙂
I started with a solely coconut oil based deodorant. I like it and it worked, but when we travel the coconut oil liquefies if it gets too hot (which was a problem on our 20104 road trip, (part 1 – part 2). I switched to one that has a variety of different kinds of butter and oils and it solidifies and softens your skin as well. On top of that goodness, I add essential oils that help me not only smell good but are good to help possibly ward off cancer. You can read more about the Frankincense and Lavender essential oils and cancer here.
One thing you will need to know is that this is a deodorant, not an antiperspirant. It will help you not stink but you will still sweat. I think that is good for our bodies as much as sometimes I don’t like it in the humid summers.
This deodorant will take you maybe 20 minutes to make and that is going from getting everything out to pouring it in the deodorant tubes. It is pretty quick. It makes 4 tubes of deodorant so it will last a while.
As far as how to make deodorant, you will need a double broiler. I just make my own, by placing about 1/4 pan full of water on the stove and getting it to a low bowl. Then I place a small metal mixing bowl on top. Works perfectly!
You will add the Shea Butter(affiliate link) and Coconut Oil(affiliate link) and allow them to melt. Then you will add the Beeswax(affiliate link).
I have a full printable recipe for you at the bottom of this post.
Then you will remove from the heat and whisk in the arrowroot powder(affiliate link) and baking soda until smooth. Finally, you will add in all of the essential oils and Vitamin E drops. Again, I have the recipe with all of the measurements at the bottom of this post.
While it is still hot, pour into your deodorant tubes. I got mine on Amazon (affiliate link to the ones I have). You can also pour it into small mason jars like these(also an affiliate link).
Stir up the mixture in between each pour to make sure you get even distribution of all the ingredients.
The only time I’ve had an issue with the deodorant not working is when I haven’t mixed well between pours and I don’t have all the ingredients in that small section. Which if that happens and you have poured yours into mason jars, you can use your finger or a spoon and mix it up. With the deodorant tubes, I’ve been very careful to mix well and haven’t had the issue yet.
The deodorant will solidify as it comes to room temperature. Wait to place your lids on your tubes until it is completely cool.
While I realized it is totally not necessary, adding a label just makes it feel more like ‘real’ deodorant. I find so many uses for the labels and tags and kitchen pantry labels! 🙂 They were super easy to print on full sheet sticker paper(affiliate link) and add to the deodorant when it was cooled. The hardest part was trying to come up with some clever name for the deodorant. lol!
One note about the costs, I know that it seems expensive to buy the ingredients and get started. I hear you! I felt that way as well. However, I bought all of my supplies, some of which were for the lip balm as well, well over a year ago. I’ve made at least three batches of deodorant as well as the lip balm and I still have plenty to make more. You will get your money’s worth out of the supplies. It is just more of an upfront cost that I think works out to be the same or less expensive than buying store bought deodorant for that same time period.
As you can see, learning how to make deodorant super easy! I love that I know exactly what is going on my body. How about you?
All Natural Deodorant Recipe
How to make your own all natural deodorant with this simple recipe.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup Organic Shea Butter
- 2 Tablespoons Organic Coconut Oil
- 3 Tablespoons Organic Beeswax
- 2 Tablespoons Arrowroot Powder
- 3 Tablespoons Baking Soda
- 20 drops Lavender Essential Oil
- 15 drops Melaluca (Tea Tree 0il)
- 20 drops Frankincense Oil
- 10 drops Rosemary Essential Oil
- 40 drops Vitamin E 0il
Instructions
1. Add water to a pan, only about 1/4 full, and bring to a low boll. Place a metal mixing bowl on top of pan to make a double boiler.
2. Add shea butter and coconut oil to mixing bowl and melt.
3. Once melted, add beeswax and stir until all ingredients are melted.
4. Remove pan from heat.
5. Add arrowroot powder and baking soda and whisk until smooth and combined.
6. Add essential 01ls and vitamin E. Stir to combine.
7. While still hot, pour into deodorant containers, making sure to stir mixture before each pour.
8. Allow to cool and come to room temperature before placing lids on containers. Deodorant will solidify as it cools
9. Add a label to container.
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Hi,
I love your website. I joined and received a welcome email but never received the printed instructions for making the deodorant. Please let me know how I can get the recipe to print it.
Thanks
Sharon
If you wait just a minute (sometimes longer depending on your internet connection speed), right where you signed up that graphic will disappear and a new graphic will appear. The new graphic says, click here for your free recipe(or something like that). Just click on that link and it will take you directly to the printable and you can download it.
Let me know if that doesn’t help.
Thank you. I did eventually receive it. I have one additional question. Is this deodorant for kids? Is there any adjustments in the number of drops for children? My granddaughter has just started using deodorant and I wanted to make something more natural for her since she is only 10.
Please let me know.
Thanks
Sharon
Sharon – My daughters have both used it off and on over the years. They have had no issues with using the recipe as is. Of course, adjust things if needed for your granddaughter’s skin. She may end up being like my girls and really prefer an antiperspirant. 🙁 I wish I could get my girls to use this natural deodorant all the time. Hope that helps. KC
Thank you. We will try it and see what happens.
Hello KC:
Thanks for your contribution. I want to try this but can’t find the legitimate link to the recipe?
Can you post or send the URL?
Thank you!
Sorry for the trouble you are having. If you come back to the post and go to the box near the end of the post that says that this printable/recipe is a subscriber-only bonus, just sign into that box. Wait a little bit. The graphic will change from the subscriber-only box to a box that says click here for your free printable/recipe. Click on that box and the recipe/printable will open up in another window. You can then print or save the file to your computer.
Let me know if you need additional assistance.
Love this deodorant! I have been using it for months now.
Glad you love it!
Hi! I’m so excited to try this deodorant! I’m just really getting into natural everything and hoping to make everything from handsoap to dishwasher powder, laundry detergent….I’m so excited! I’m not sure how long ago you posted this recipe, but almost none of your affiliate links are working. Are you still making this deo? Do you still love it? I am a little overwhelmed by the vast number of deo recipes on the net and I’m not sure where to begin, but yours sounds great and is slightly cheaper to make than some that include so many expensive oils, so I think I’ll start here!
I’m so glad you found the recipe! I hope it works great for you. That is funny that the links aren’t working for you. They work perfectly fine for me. I’m double checking one technical thing to see if that is the issue, so if you want you can try them again and see if they work now. There are SO many recipes, you are correct! I ended up blending my favorites together into this formula that works really well for me. I do still make it, though I must admit that in the heat of the summer, I go back to traditional deodorant, not because this doesn’t work but because with the humidity where I live I like the antiperspirant in the heat of the summer. Good luck on your journey!
I am not able to get the re ipe for the deoderant. Would you please email it to me?
Thank you
Rosemary Leyman
Sorry for the trouble you are having. If you go back to the post and go to the box near the end of the post that says that this printable/recipe is a subscriber-only bonus, just sign into that box. Wait a little bit. The graphic will change from the subscriber-only box to a box that says click here for your free printable/recipe. Click on that box and the recipe/printable will open up in another window. You can then print or save the file to your computer.
Let me know if you need additional assistance.
I’m super happy to have found this recipe. I only have one question, how many ounces approximately be the amount of coconut oil? It’s just that oils don’t solidify where I live because of the hot and humid weather.
Thanks in advance!
I’m not really sure, but I did a quick Google search and it says it is 1 ounce. HTH. ?
i like it and i know how to make it in my home. thank you very much May God bless you
Thank you! Glad you like it!
I subscribed but didn’t see a link / box to get the recipe.
If you go back to the post, scroll to the bottom. Just below the paragraph that says “Just sign in below to get your printable recipe.” there should be a box. It says This is a Special Real Coake Subscriber Bonus. You should see a spot in that box to enter your name and email address. Do so. (If you’re already subscribed you may not see that box.) Wait a little bit and the box will change to a graphic that just says Click here for your recipe(which is what you’ll also see if you’re already subscribed). Click on that and the recipe will pop up in another window. If you try that and still can’t see it or it’s not working, just let me know again and I’ll make sure you get the recipe. Thanks! Sorry for the trouble you’re having!
Hello, I have refreshed the screen several times and received my welcome email but nothing that you have mentioned appears on my screen. I was hopeful about this deodorant and hope this issue can be cleared away soon.
I sent you an email with info. to help. Let me know if I can help you further.
I subscribed to your site and
I received an email but but no attach recipe for the deodorant
Sorry for the trouble you are having. The recipe doesn’t come via email. You’ll need to come back to the post and go to the box near the end of the post that says that this recipe is a subscriber-only bonus, just sign into that box(it won’t double subscribe you since you already subscribed). Wait a little bit. The graphic will change from the subscriber-only box to a box that says click here for your free recipe. Click on that box and the recipe will open up in another window. You can then print or save the file to your computer.
Let me know if you need additional assistance.
I registered my 3 different emails, refreshed the screen several times, waited for days to receive the recipe, i did received a coupon and some other emails from you, but not the recipe for this deodorant.
I’m sorry for the issue you’re having. I’ve emailed you directly as I’ve had some issues with this on my site.
I’ve registered 2 or 3 times. I’ve gotten welcomes emails From your with links to packing lists and chores but no deodorant recipe. I’ve read the other comments above so I refreshed my screen. I’ve spent more than 20 minutes reading and refreshing and none of the links off exclusive subscribers boxes ever have shown up. Why wouldn’t you just include the link for deodorant recipe in the email with the rest of the links.? How can I get the recipe link? I’m registered
I’m so sorry for the issues you’ve been having and that it has taken so much time and no doubt been so frustrating for you. Clearly, things are not working like they should be. Would you be willing to come back and look one more time? I just fixed something that I think was causing the problem. I checked it on a couple of different browsers and could see that things weren’t showing up as they should. Now, I’ve fixed it and it’s working for me. I was hoping you’d be willing to try one more time and help me know if it’s working properly for everyone. There should be a box to sign up near the bottom of the post, right below the wording, “Just sign in below to get your printable recipe.” It won’t sign you up again. once you add your info, wait a little bit and it should change to a box that you click to get your printable. Because you already signed up, there may be a box that says, “Click here for your free printable,” instead of the signup box. If so, just click there and the recipe will open up in another window where you can save or print it.
If none of this works, I’ll absolutely make sure you get the recipe.
Again, sorry for all the frustration and waste of your time.
This sounds great. Hope this recipe gets to my inbox soon . Can’t wait to try it
Hi Monika! The recipe won’t be in your inbox. It is right here on my site. If you go come back to the post and go to the box near the end of the post that says that this printable/recipe is a subscriber-only bonus, just sign into that box. Wait a little bit. The graphic will change from the subscriber-only box to a box that says click here for your free printable/recipe. Click on that box and the recipe/printable will open up in another window. You can then print or save the file to your computer. Hope that helps. Let me know if you need any additional assistance.
Hmmm… clicked on the link with providing my info, n it literally suddenly kicked me completely off of your page. I had to get back on, find it, but does it again. I have done this 3x already. (Yikes) could you possibly email me? Please!? I’d really appreciate it! I’m pretty technology stupid lol but I totally don’t understand why I’d get completely kicked out lol
Brittney – I just updated this post as well to included a much easier printable recipe. Hope that helps you and many others! 🙂