4 DIY Deodorant Recipes (Step-By-Step Tutorial)

In this video, you can find 4 DIY deodorant recipes - a common one, a second one for sensitive skin (without baking soda), a third without coconut oil, and another one that’s a spray deodorant.

The recipes are natural, vegan, zero waste, and easy to make. The key ingredients that you will need to combat the bad smell & keep your armpits fresh are:

Coconut oil: Antimicrobial properties that kill fungi, yeast, and bacteria, while hydrating your skin.

Arrowroot powder: Moisture and oil absorbent, with healing properties.

Baking soda: Odor-absorbing, neutralizing the smell of sweat. Not the best for very sensitive skin.

Shea butter: Antibacterial properties, moisturizing, and helps to reduce inflammation.

Bentonite clay: It has highly adsorptive properties. It can absorb odors, oils, bacteria, and acts as a physical protective action on the skin.

Ethanol alcohol: Effectively kills bacterias & germs and keeps bad odor away. It can be quite drying for sensitive skin, so keep that in mind.

Apple cider vinegar: Naturally kills bacteria & non-toxic.

Essential oils: Antibacterial properties while adding a fresh scent. Use only high quality, natural & therapeutic grade.

00:00 - Intro
00:20 - 1. DIY deodorant for smelly armpits (a common one)
02:03 - 2. DIY deodorant without baking soda (for sensitive skin)
03:41 - 3. DIY deodorant without coconut oil
04:55 - 4. DIY deodorant spray (ideal for hot weather)
05:47 - Testing all of the deodorants

DIY DEODORANT RECIPES:

1: DIY deodorant for smelly armpits (a common one)
2 1/2 tbsp coconut oil ( 34 G )
2 1/2 tbsp shea butter ( 34 G)
1 1/2 tbsp baking soda ( 22 G )
1/4 cup arrowroot starch (33 G )
10 - 15 drops of essential oils

2: DIY deodorant without baking soda (for sensitive skin)
¾ cup arrowroot powder (96 G)
¼ cup coconut oil ( 54 G)
¼ cup shea butter (53 G)
1 (or 1/2) tbsp bentonite clay (USE non-metallic utensils, when working with bentonite clay)
10-15 drops essential oil

3: DIY deodorant without coconut oil
⅓ cup arrowroot powder (45 G)
¼ shea butter (53 G)
10-15 drops essential oil
OPTIONAL: 1 tbsp baking soda

4: DIY deodorant spray (ideal for hot weather)
30 ml (~2 tbsp) ethanol alcohol (vodka or gin) - It needs to be at least 50% ABV (100 proof)
15 ml (~1 tsp) apple cider vinegar (or white vinegar)
10 - 15 drops essential oil (optional)

Thanks for watching. :) Take care, and until next time!

[AlmostZeroWaste]

Hey friends! Which of these deodorants will you do first? 🙂

[riverosillustration]

I have very sensitive skin and have been looking for a more sustainable alternative for my deodorant for a while now. I tried the third recipe (without coconut oil) and it’s my favorite deodorant ever! It’s SO easy to make and it feels super nice on my skin, besides I have no smell at all after the whole day just applying it after my morning shower, no stains on my clothes or anything! Highly recommend this one if you have sensitive skin 🥰

[sandracowan]

First deodorant I tried had baking soda. It really burned my armpits. I made #2 and #3, and #2 is my favorite! It absorbs great and doesn’t leave oil stains on my clothing!! I used tea tree oil in this and love the smell! #3 absorbs well also, but takes a tiny bit longer to melt. It took two weeks for my pits to get used to natural deodorant. Thank you for these amazing recipes😘

[enyaperez]

I've never seen a video where people show the different results! thank you so much for this !!

[chelseyblackwell]

Very clear and rambling. Great job!!! 👍

[boa]

Chinese didn’t have armpit odor when I was there in the eighties. Something about their diet.
I use hand sanitizer every couple days. Seems to work well.
These are very wonderful ideas. I still might try one. I really appreciate your efforts.

[motorgearhead]

The acid in the apple cider vinegar helps change surface skin ph and kills or makes it more difficult for bacteria to propagate. You might try lemon juice or other acidic fruit. Not sure if lemon will be sticky or not… lemon is little less acidic also so not sure if it’s as good but probably worth a try. Plus the benefit of the lemon smell.

[rochellelobo]

Thank you so much. I am going to ahead and make the third one today. I loved the feedback on each of them after you used them. I don’t want a greasy one, as it tends to stain my clothes. Waiting for the spray deodorant 😀

[pamdam]

Wow never have I ever thought that it would be so easy to make them, thank you so much for the useful video! 🤩

[itinax]

you're AWESOME! thank you so much for sharing. I think I'm definitely going with the 3rd! This is so great and cost effective🥰😁😁🤩

[tammier]

Thank you so much for this post. I made #2 & I absolutely love it. It works and it's natural.

[thehylers]

Thank you! I will try recipe number 3. Thinking about pouring the warm mixture into an empty deodorant stick container so once it hardens I can twist it like regular deodorant.

[mbgp]

Hello! Did the 3rd one. Awesome, it really works !! Many thanks for sharing ❤️

[isabelladavis]

Will try. Out number 3 ....coconut stains my clothing ....thank you for the tests...stay blessed..

[sheilasweeney]

Thank u for writing the recipe. ALL store bought deodorants irritate my skin, itch, and flake. Feels SOOOO toxic. Going to try homemade🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼❤️👍🏼💃👏🏻👏🏻

[marinednx]

Thanks for the video! I would like to try #2 as it seems less "oily" feeling. Would you also add aloe vera gel from the garden somehow?

[nancyr]

Thank you so much for this recipe i would try the second one without the baking soda I realized I am sensitive to it

[rhearhea]

I tried the 3rd without the baking soda and I'll have my nephew try them 😅 thanks a lot and hope it works.

[Elensaire]

Thank you so much for these different recipes!

[quotedearjangmi]

Ooh, this is neat. I can't wait to try these. Thank you for uploading this.