10 Natural Deodorants you can prepare at home

Lavender is known for its pleasant aroma, but it also has anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties. Vinegar also has those properties, however, if applied directly to the skin, it can cause irritation, and that is why water is so important since it will dilute the ingredients.

Ingredients:

• 15 drops of lavender essential oil
• 1/2 cup of apple cider vinegar
• 1 sprig of lavender
• 1 cup of water

Process:

In a sanitized container, mix the water with the vinegar and the oil drops. Wash the lavender sprig well and add the flowers into the mixture. Let it sit for 10 hours before using it.

Rosewater is widely used in the cosmetic world thanks to its vitamin C content, which prevents oxidation. On the other hand, flax seeds are capable of helping in the treatment of acne and of retaining hydration in the skin.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup of rose water
• 1/4 cup of baking soda
• 1/4 cup of distilled water
• 1 tbsp of flax seeds
• A glass jar

Process:

Boil the flax seeds in the distilled water for 2 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and let it cool. Then strain the solution and add the baking soda and rose water and stir. Store in a glass jar at room temperature.

Cornstarch can help keep underarm skin undamaged by friction from clothing or natural body movements. Refreshing grapefruit essential oil energizes and enlightens the senses. In addition to its delicious aroma, it has antibacterial properties.

Ingredients:

• 5 tbsp of coconut oil
• 1/4 tbsp of baking soda
• 1/2 tbsp of cornstarch
• 20 drops of grapefruit essential oil

Process:

Mix the ingredients until you get a homogeneous mixture and store in a previously cleaned glass jar. You can apply the deodorant using your fingers or with a tongue depressor.

The magnesium found in sea salt can have anti-inflammatory effects on the skin, and thanks to their high vitamin C content, citrus peels have antibacterial properties, in addition to having a fresh aroma.

Ingredients:

• 3 tbsp of baking soda
• Peel of 4 lemons
• Peel of 3 oranges
• 3/4 cup sea salt
• 1 liter of water

Process:

Cut the peels into small pieces and boil in a liter of water for 5 minutes. When finished, strain the water and let it cool. Subsequently, mix with all the ingredients to form a paste that you can pour into a container of your choice. Apply with your fingers.

Cocoa butter has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Thanks to its polyphenol content, it can protect the skin from sun damage. Probiotics have antibacterial properties and have favorable effects on the skin, they are anti-inflammatory and can prevent acne.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup of cocoa butter
• 1/2 cup of coconut oil
• 3/4 cup cornstarch
• 3 probiotic capsules (without refrigeration)
• 15 drops of sandalwood essential oil

Process:

To prepare this deodorant, melt the cocoa butter and coconut oil in a water bath. Remove from the heat and, when the mixture cools down a little, add the other ingredients. Pour them into a container while they’re still in liquid form, and as soon as the mixture solidifies, you can use it.

Beeswax can improve the skin’s barrier and contains a certain UV protection factor. Zinc oxide protects the skin from bacteria by eliminating bad odors, and vitamin E are known for providing elasticity to the skin.

Ingredients:

• 20 g of beeswax
• 25 g of shea butter
• 40 g of sweet almond oil
• 20 g of zinc oxide
• 4 vitamin E capsules
• 3 drops of vanilla essence

Process:

To prepare this deodorant, firstly melt the beeswax, sweet almond oil, and shea butter in a double boiler. Then, remove from the heat and add the rest of the ingredients. Mix well and pour the liquid mixture into the container. You can use it once it has completely solidified.

Witch hazel flower has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, as do essential oils, which help prevent the appearance of the bacteria that causes bad odors and even helps remove skin spots.

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup of witch hazel water
• 25 drops of lemon essential oil
• 25 drops of eucalyptus essential oil
• Spray bottle

Process:

To make this liquid deodorant at home you should mix the ingredients well inside a previously washed spray bottle.

White clay helps absorb toxins from the skin and heal infections, while calendula essential oil is used in the treatment of skin lesions and as a remedy for inflammation.

Ingredients:

• 50 g of baking soda.
• 25 ml of coconut oil
• 50 g of white clay
• 10 drops of calendula essential oil
• A glass jar

Process:

Mix the ingredients until you get a homogeneous mixture. You can store the product for up to a year if you keep it in a cool, dark, and dry place.

Baking soda has antibacterial properties and so does coconut oil, which is also anti-inflammatory and hydrating. Rosemary essential oil can be replaced by any other aroma, although this particular one gives elasticity to the skin.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup of baking soda
• 1/2 cup cornstarch
• 2 tbsp of coconut oil
• 10 drops of rosemary essential oil

Process:

For its preparation, you should mix the ingredients evenly to get a deodorant paste. Apply moderately and wait a little bit until the oil is absorbed, to retain its effectiveness.

Aloe has various properties that make it one of the best natural options for healthy skin: it keeps skin hydrated and young, and it has healed, antiviral, and antiseptic properties. Glycerin is a powerful moisturizer that protects the skin.

Ingredients: