*Guest post courtesy of Fritha Strickland. =)
I don’t know about you but I’m a sweater. Not an American jumper but a woman that sweats. Quite a lot actually. When it’s hot, when it’s cold, when I’m nervous, when I’m excited. And I also want to smell nice. Or at least not smell bad. And these two things can sometimes be at odds with one another.
Not wanting to douse myself in chemicals and unknown ingredients, I’ve tried lots of organic deodorants, with varying success. And then I discovered that making your own organic deodorant is ridiculously easy. Seriously. And it works. Even for a renowned sweater such as myself.
All it takes are two very easy to get hold of ingredients (no scouring the internet for random liquids and powders) and one pot. Any old pot with a wide mouth. An old moisturizer pot will do the trick.
Like this one:
Then you fill it with bicarbonate of soda. About 1/4 of a cup. Or around 40g. Whatever fits in your pot really. You don’t have to be all that precise, which is nice.
Then mix in some organic essential oils.
It’s your choice as to what you put in. I chose Tea Tree Oil as it’s an antiseptic and lemon oil for a nice fresh scent. But you can use any oils you want. Other great oils to use are rosemary (another antibacterial), patchouli, lavender, oregano, geranium and chamomile is perfect for those with sensitive skin.
You need about 20 drops of essential oil in total. I went with 10 drops of Tea Tree and 10 of lemon. Simply drop them straight into the bicarbonate of soda and then use a butter knife to mix it all together. The oil will start off making clumps but keep stirring until you’re left with a pot of slightly crumbly powder.
And you’re done. Really. That was it.
Now you just need to stick a cotton cloth into your mixture and dab it under your arms (it’s great for sweaty feet too). You can do it as soon as you jump out the shower and even as a quick refresh in the afternoon.
Make sure you brush off any extra powder before pulling on a black top and remember to wash your cloth regularly.
You could even use this in a roller style application. 😉
I’m a creative young mom, wife and entrepreneur loving life in rural Idaho and having a crazy time filling it with laughter and handmade treasures.
Wow that does seem really simple. Is bicarbonate of soda the same as baking soda?
Wow!! Super easy! Trying this soon!!!
Sounds great! Thanks for this post!
I should try this whenever I get essential oils!
How cool! I’m always looking for ways to save money and go green
I’m totally going to try this! Except maybe substitute lavender for the lemon oil. I have been looking for a deodorant that doesn’t have an antipersperant aspect.
Ooh, that’s a good idea!
Sounds awesome! I have been looking for something non-irritating to try!
Do you know if bicarbonate of soda can be picked up at a drugstore or big box store? Thanks for sharing this easy recipe!
It’s baking soda. 😉
Great idea’s cant wait to try it
Love this! I make mine with coconut oil, baking soda, arrowroot powder, and essential oils but this would be so much faster!
This seems so simple, and a lot cheaper than buying “all natural” deodorant. I will definitely give it a try. Thanks.
I love this! It seems so simple and is definitely better for you than antiperspirants. Will definitely being trying this in the near future – another thing to add to my list that I have found on your blog. Love it.
Very interesting! I will pass this along to my cousin who is allergic to deodorants. I like that you can customize it to your own preference!