Natural Deodorant Recipe - Page 3

dandy · 05-23-2010, 03:48 PM

mine get super itchy with the recipe.. but only when i sweat/workout.. weird. i still use it though

sunshower · 05-23-2010, 07:54 PM

my armpits still became itchy when i first used this recipe, but now i put on a layer of coconut oil first, and for the most part it works. occasionally i still get itchy, though.

i think next time i make it, i'll increase the oil content. i used coconut oil to make my first batch, but next time i'll use olive oil. i may try CurlyToast's suggestion of increasing the cornstarch as well.

xxxxx · 06-06-2010, 02:34 PM

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CurlyCowgirly · 06-06-2010, 03:17 PM

I want to like this recipe, but instead of staying on my pits, the mixture crumbles everywhere, gets on my shirt, etc. Am I doing something wrong?

Here's the recipe I used. It was the one in the first post, and I slightly modified it:
1 TBS cornstarch
1 TBS baking soda
1.5 TBS jojoba oil (instead of 1 TBS olive oil)
6 drops tea tree oil
6 drops essential oil: sweet orange
I also added 1TBS coconut oil because the mixture was sooo thick still.

I got this to a cake icing consistency, and took a daub for each armpit. I let it dry and then dressed, but as soon as it dried, it crumbled off my pits and what didn't crumble just clumped up in my pits. Anyone else experience this and are there any solutions?
TIA!

xxxxx · 06-06-2010, 04:00 PM

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CurlyCowgirly · 06-06-2010, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by porzellan

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Originally Posted by CurlyCowgirly

I want to like this recipe, but instead of staying on my pits, the mixture crumbles everywhere, gets on my shirt, etc. Am I doing something wrong?

Anyone else experience this and are there any solutions?
TIA!

the active ingredient is the baking soda. there are loads of stuff, with whom the soda can be mixed for non-crumbling application:
- conditioner
- bodylotion
- any sort of oil (i guess, i didn´t try this)
- shea butter
- water (-->spray or on a wet dabber)

Just want to make certain:
Conditioner, body lotion, shea butter - None of these will clog your pores/sweat glands then?

xxxxx · 06-06-2010, 05:38 PM

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curlyhairmichuk · 06-06-2010, 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by CurlyCowgirly

I want to like this recipe, but instead of staying on my pits, the mixture crumbles everywhere, gets on my shirt, etc. Am I doing something wrong?

Here's the recipe I used. It was the one in the first post, and I slightly modified it:
1 TBS cornstarch
1 TBS baking soda
1.5 TBS jojoba oil (instead of 1 TBS olive oil)
6 drops tea tree oil
6 drops essential oil: sweet orange
I also added 1TBS coconut oil because the mixture was sooo thick still.

I got this to a cake icing consistency, and took a daub for each armpit. I let it dry and then dressed, but as soon as it dried, it crumbled off my pits and what didn't crumble just clumped up in my pits. Anyone else experience this and are there any solutions?
TIA!

Maybe you don't have enough liquid in it just add some more of your oil. I use the original recipe and just rub a small amount into each underarm. (Like I was using a cream/lotion) HTH

veganyogini · 06-10-2010, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by mochamoments

Here is a recipe for the deodorant that I make. It works very well and I love it.

1 TBS cornstarch
1 TBS baking soda
1 TBS olive oil
6 drops tea tree oil
6 drops essential oil ( I am using lavendar right now)

Mix together and store in an airtight container. I made a video showing how I make it. You can view it here.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7S1cMvYvvo8

I tried your recipe and loved it! I was afraid I would end up smelling like the tea tree oil, but the smell dissipated quickly. Thanks, Mochamoments!

ETA: Oh, and I forgot to mention --I put a black shirt afterwards and no white marks!

CurlyCowgirly · 06-10-2010, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by porzellan

if you want to be sure, use natural products without silicones/mineral oil, they will work fine in the armpits, too. but basically you can use any stuff you are not allergic to. next time i will mix the soda with the classic "blue can" we german women love so much: nivea creme.
don´t be afraid, just try it - conditioner, bodylotion, your favorite skin cream, whatever you like & you have at your fingertips.

Okay.. I'll give my CO a try since it's silicone & mineral oil free. I have to be careful because I get lumps on my armpits really easily.

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Originally Posted by curlyhairmichuk

Maybe you don't have enough liquid in it just add some more of your oil. I use the original recipe and just rub a small amount into each underarm. (Like I was using a cream/lotion) HTH

I was thinking I maybe didn't have enough liquid, but at the time i didn't want it to getting so oily that it would have potential to oil-stain my shirts.

Back to the kitchen!!!

mochamoments · 06-13-2010, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by veganyogini

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Originally Posted by mochamoments

Here is a recipe for the deodorant that I make. It works very well and I love it.

1 TBS cornstarch
1 TBS baking soda
1 TBS olive oil
6 drops tea tree oil
6 drops essential oil ( I am using lavendar right now)

Mix together and store in an airtight container. I made a video showing how I make it. You can view it here.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7S1cMvYvvo8

I tried your recipe and loved it! I was afraid I would end up smelling like the tea tree oil, but the smell dissipated quickly. Thanks, Mochamoments!

ETA: Oh, and I forgot to mention --I put a black shirt afterwards and no white marks!

Awesome. I'm so glad it worked well for you. I abolutely love this recipe

mochamoments · 06-13-2010, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by ewenique

I made this for my daughter who has struggled with smelly armpits. This natural concoction works great! I made a modified version for myself and my husband. I like that its easy to make, all natural, and effective. For a larger batch I used a combination of coconut oil, olive oil, shea butter, and cocoa butter, along with the cornstarch and baking soda. The consistency is more of a paste, and it absorbs into the skin nicely. Thanks to the OP for sharing her recipe!

I tried your recipe and absolutely love it!! My daughter loves is too. I didn't even have any tea tree oil and am surprised at how well it works without it.

sunshower · 06-13-2010, 10:00 AM

so here's my update with this deodorant:

i said before that it worked well, but it still made me itch a little, so i put on a little coconut oil before applying the deodorant. but i still itched sometimes. i tried adding a little more cornstarch and a little more oil. this time i tried jojoba oil with a tiny bit of olive oil. i don't know what happened, but that combo made my skin BURN LIKE #$*#!!! it was horrible. so i went back to making it with coconut oil and now i put on a layer of shea butter before applying it. this seems to be working very well. sometimes i feel like i'm sweating, but if i touch my armpit i don't feel any wetness. and it is as hot as the deepest pits of hell around here, so that's saying a lot. so overall, i'm really enjoying this recipe!

Minnie_Mouse · 06-22-2010, 03:47 PM

I mixed 2 Tbsp Cornstarch, 2 Tbsp Baking soda, and added coconut oil until the mixture thickened into a paste. I've been using this for a month and a half and I don't even have an odor problem anymore. The store deodorants seemed to make me smell worse than better.

CurlyCowgirly · 06-29-2010, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by porzellan

Quote:

Originally Posted by CurlyCowgirly

I want to like this recipe, but instead of staying on my pits, the mixture crumbles everywhere, gets on my shirt, etc. Am I doing something wrong?

Anyone else experience this and are there any solutions?
TIA!

the active ingredient is the baking soda. there are loads of stuff, with whom the soda can be mixed for non-crumbling application:
- conditioner
- bodylotion
- any sort of oil (i guess, i didn´t try this)
- shea butter
- water (-->spray or on a wet dabber)

Ok, I've tried adding body lotion and on a separate account i tried adding in CO...the body lotion was a nightmare. The bodylotion-deodorant mixture smeared into my blue top and dried on it. It got crumbly in my armpits too (and stung a little). The conditioner worked better, and i used less of the deodorant on my armpits, but, again, it got crumbly really easily. I'm going to try the conditioner again, and if that doesn't work, i'm gonna have to call it quits.

taltal · 06-30-2010, 12:03 AM

If you are getting clumps of deodorant everywhere, you're probably using too much. Only a little bit is needed. It works fine with olive oil and doesn't stain clothes if you use just the right amount.

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Originally Posted by CurlyCowgirly

Quote:

Originally Posted by porzellan

Quote:

Originally Posted by CurlyCowgirly

I want to like this recipe, but instead of staying on my pits, the mixture crumbles everywhere, gets on my shirt, etc. Am I doing something wrong?

Anyone else experience this and are there any solutions?
TIA!

the active ingredient is the baking soda. there are loads of stuff, with whom the soda can be mixed for non-crumbling application:
- conditioner
- bodylotion
- any sort of oil (i guess, i didn´t try this)
- shea butter
- water (-->spray or on a wet dabber)

Ok, I've tried adding body lotion and on a separate account i tried adding in CO...the body lotion was a nightmare. The bodylotion-deodorant mixture smeared into my blue top and dried on it. It got crumbly in my armpits too (and stung a little). The conditioner worked better, and i used less of the deodorant on my armpits, but, again, it got crumbly really easily. I'm going to try the conditioner again, and if that doesn't work, i'm gonna have to call it quits.

QVCDiva · 07-03-2010, 08:07 PM

Thanks for posting this. Hope to give this a try, soon.

mailgirl · 08-22-2010, 06:04 PM

I am going to try this! I so want to use natural deodorant. I found one I like last year or so but it doesn't seem to be working anymore!

mailgirl · 09-04-2010, 08:13 PM

Thanks for posting this!!!!!!!

AsLckyGrl · 09-05-2010, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by sunshower

so here's my update with this deodorant:

i said before that it worked well, but it still made me itch a little, so i put on a little coconut oil before applying the deodorant. but i still itched sometimes. i tried adding a little more cornstarch and a little more oil. this time i tried jojoba oil with a tiny bit of olive oil. i don't know what happened, but that combo made my skin BURN LIKE #$*#!!! it was horrible. so i went back to making it with coconut oil and now i put on a layer of shea butter before applying it. this seems to be working very well. sometimes i feel like i'm sweating, but if i touch my armpit i don't feel any wetness. and it is as hot as the deepest pits of hell around here, so that's saying a lot. so overall, i'm really enjoying this recipe!

I know my armpits like when I moisturize them. I add coconut oil to my whole body (even my pits) after almost every shower (unless I feel I dont need moisture). Perhaps the itch is from dryness? I know it's crazy, but have you tried giving them moisture? I know deodorant is a must, but perhaps try moisture when you have no where to be (example: right after your shower).