You could also use shea butter in place of the coconut oil, I found that coconut oil can clog pores however shea butter absorbs into the skin and is a 0 on the comedogenic scale meaning it doesn't clog pores also it doesn't have a high protein level so it doesn't not cause nut allergies! Hope this helps for anyone who doesn't like greasy coconut oil
I've made my own deodorant with coconut oil, baking soda, and cornstarch, and it works like a charm! Cornstarch and arrowroot are similar - moisture-absorbing agents. (I actually shake some cornstarch into my socks to reduce friction from moisture and prevent blisters.) In short, cornstarch is a good swap!
I went Vegan in OCT 2013, then started eliminating chemicals from my home and personal products. Deodorant was the first thing to go and immediately after switching to an aluminum-free product, my breasts began emitting a very strong chemical smell! It lasted for about 2 weeks. I had built up 40 years of toxins, 25 of them as a smoker! I feel SO much better after quitting the cigarettes and eliminating chemicals. I think more clearly and am starting to reverse 40 years of damage.
I am just so grateful that I learned from sites like yours and intuition how to take back control that I felt was stolen from me by the establishment. My homemade deodorant costs less and is more effective, and it's non-toxic. And on another note, if we really put our minds to it, we can start growing our own food again. We don't have to put up with the way they poison our food supply, etc. No matter how big Goliath is, David can win.
I made this and I am a convert! Thanks so much for this recipe, it works so well! I used cornstarch (because I had it at home and was eager to try it right after watching the video) and I used a couple of drops of tea tree oil for the scent and antibacterial properties and it works amazing for both me and my husband. I am always a bit weary when it comes to deodorant because I am prone to body odour if I'm not really careful (not all deodorant brands work for me for example), but this is great! It really works!
I made this and have been using it for a couple of days (including spending time out in the hot sun and SWEATING!) and it actually WORKS for me!! I used cornstarch because that's what I had at home. My roommate even smelled up close at the end of the day and said I didn't stink, so it's approved. Super easy to make, and how great would it be if I never have to buy deodorant again and can just whip it up from regular kitchen ingredients. I'm loving it
Thanks for the great recipe! I made the deodorant yesterday and love it! I added about 5 drops of tea tree oil and about 5 drops of lavender oil. Smells great and the tree tea oil is is a natural germ and fungus fighter.
Recently I discovered that the Natural deodorant Crystal that I was using has Ammonium Alum in it , which is Aluminum. Also Potassium Alum is Aluminum. I have decided to trash those & try something else. Thanks so much for this recipe!
This recipe really works!!!! I've been using it for a week now and I love it. There's no odor coming out from my armpits 😍 I'm really happy, thank you so much for sharing this amazing natural dehodorant 🌱🌼💕🖒 What I used to make it: 🌼2 spoons of cocunut oil 🌼1 spoon of baking soda 🌼2 spoons of cornstarch (I couldn't find the arrowroot starch, so instead I used cornstarch and it worked perfectly) Please try this 😄 You won't regret it.
I have been using this deodorant for the last two months now, and I LOVE IT! I smell, feel and even look better( my arm pits are turning lighter and softer). I however use: 2 tsp of baking soda and arrowroot powder and 3 tsp of coconut oil. I find that this does not burn( as it would for some people), and it is made just right. I have sensitive skin and have not yet experienced any problems with this, however i used to experience problems such as itching, soreness and also spots appearing when i would use the normal deodorants. This is the best thing i have ever tried on my body.
Hubby and I have been using for a couple of months , loveeeeee it I use tea tree in it ,,, just made a very big batch up ,, I can honestly say it's the best deodrant we have ever used ,, thank u xx
The baking soda was stinging my pits and I actually have burns, very minor burns but they sting and made my skin darker. I did some research and found that baking soda has PH of 8.3 which is too high for the skin so maybe if I use less baking soda it wont burn. The baking soda does work better for odor elimination than my antiperspirant. i just have to get the ratio right for my skin.
Same here except my skin looks lighter where it burned. I tried 1 teaspoon if it but it still burned me. Its the only thing that elminates odor so i dont know what to do. What are you doing about it?
At the moment I have gone back to antiperspirant but I have found one with less than 18% aluminum which is dove men line. It has 15% aluminum. I'm thinking about using less baking soda and adding tea tree oil water and coconut oil. Baking soda is only needed in small amount. In 100 ounces of diy deoderant only 1-4 ounces should be baking soda so keep the percentage of baking soda under 4% in your formula if you're sensitive and see how your skin reacts and if it helps with odor.
Don Black I really don't know how to measure the 4%. It's confusing. Anyway they say if you detox your armpits with bentonite clay then you can use natural deodorant without any baking soda because you wont need it. Thats what im gonna do. For now im not putting anything on my pits till they heal. This morning they were cracking and peeling slightly but it only hurt when i lifted my arms. I'm currently at school during breakfast and i havent sweated since i got up which is super odd. I wonder if ill ever sweat again or if i really danaged myself. I'm gonna buy some bentonite clay when i save up money soon.
Don Black I will definitely let you know. Also school is over and i still havent sweated and feel no pain. When i get home im gonna recheck the area. I kind of want to put shea butter on it to heal but i dont want to disturb the area.
So when I first made this recipe, it started out fine. No funk at all. But after awhile, my armpits dried out to the point that my skin was burning, peeling, discolored and it hurt pretty badly. So what I did was take what was left and instead of using it full strength, just took like 2 tablespoons of it as a base, then do 1/4 cup of coocnut oil, 2 tablespoons each of shea butter and cocoa butter and mixed together, adding some essential oil to it for scent. This works for me, I think the baking soda was the culprit in making my armpits hurt.
I tried different deodorants but they didn't work, until I found the natural crystal stick. But for over a year, I've been just dapping some baking soda on underarms every morning. It works GREAT. Just baking soda ONLY, and it's already amazing.
I always wanted to try the natural crystal stick. My problem is I sweat alot from hot flashes and go thru my t shirts. Hopefully it will work. I also heard taking zinc and some herbs that will help with odor
My mother is a health nut/ all natural sort of woman, and I had to deal with her buying that crystal stick WHILE I was going through puberty. Just so you know, that crystal stick stinks. As in it doesn't do jack. As in I had to deal with a few days being teased for smelling like B.O after gym class before I just broke down and bought some deodorant with my allowance money.
I've never used anti-perspirant deodorant (thanks to my mom) and I'm always on the hunt for a good, natural deodorant. I'm definitely trying this! thanks for sharing!!
I found this video about a year ago and I've been making and using my own deodorant ever since. I've never found another deodorant that works as well as this one. Excellent video!
Hi Ashley! I tried this recipe as a new participator of homemade and natural home products. I love this natural deodorant. Very little sweat and no order. Awesome! Thanks for sharing this with me!
I switched to this 4 months ago. The first couple of times I applied it to my underarms I had some burning discomfort, but it was minor and went away. I Love this deodorant!!! Thanks for posting the video.
I finally tried this and I am not disappointed! I've been following Ashley's Green Teachings like they were from the bible, and they've really simplified my life (frugally and naturally). I love your videos and your outlooks on life, keep up the great work! :D
This is great information and I've been using Coconut oil and baking soda most of my life ! One should never EVER put something on your skin you cant put in your mouth !
thank you for sharing your video...I just started using baking soda and I was very surprised at how dry I was all day..I will definitely try this recipe since the raw baking soda is slightly irritating my armpits...thanks again!
I'm definitely gonna start doing this. When you mentioned aluminum blockage and it being so close to the breast I immediately thought using store bought deodorant is probably why I've been having problems for YEARS with my lymph nodes swelling in my armpit. Can't wait to make jars of this (I have the same jar as yours) and make lemon and orange scented deodorant! Thank you. Subscribed!!
Good ideas Tyler, that's what my husband ended up doing with this recipe, and he keeps it in the fridge. Thanks for sharing too! Glad you like the videos as well.
This recipe is amazing! No more smell at the end of my teaching day - my husband did the sniff test is honest. He says I don't have that ripe smell from the multitude of natural deod I've tried. Thanks Ashley!
I have been using this diy deodorant for while now and it works However 100%cotton clothes make your arms breathe But polyester and spandex makes your arms sweaty Go for it you guys and gals👌👌👍👍👍👍👍
So I made my own batch and I used the baking soda, cornstarch, coconut oil, about 5 drops of each tea tree oil and lavender oil. So far I've only had one bad experience with some severe armpit pain, (didn't wash the deodorant off b4 bed) but this stuff works better at smell reduction than anything else I've ever tried. And wetness, well I still have some sweat but nothing like going without deodorant. I work in a pizza shop so its gets really hot and sweaty. Love this stuff! ThanksAgain4Sharing!
Just made my very first small batch of natural deoderant...baking soda..corn starch ..coconut oil and about 20 drops of lavender essential oil..I tried it...smells great!!! And it does the exact same thing a commercial store bought deoderant does just no added chemicals..
Ashely, your recipe works COMPLETELY! I mean I don't have any b.o. smell for a whole 12 to 24hrs. It's pretty amazing! I did use a bit of water in the end, but it's fine, a little crumbly, but I might use one of the oils mentioned by Tyler next time. Thanks so much for uploading this idea, I can't thank you enough actually. (I had already started using baking soda to wash the armpits, and that working was a miracle and lead me to find your video).
My family (parents and great grands) has always used baking soda. It burned at first, but works perfectly now. The baking soda is the main ingredient that stopped the smell. Thanks for the video.
This is so AMAZING! I absolutely love how there is a natural remedy for every thing! I love this idea and will be making this for myself and my family! I was using lemon juice which is also AMAZING! But I don't know what I did because my arm pits turned really dark and I got some sort of really bad rash! But thanks so much for sharing!!!!!!!
This happened to me when i first switched from my regular deoderant to schmidt’s(its arrowroot powder, coconut oil, candelilla wax, shea butter, baking soda, jojoba seed oil, lavender essential oil, clary sage essential oil, and vitamin e). I developed a rash and cystic acne all over my underarms, but i switched to another natural deodorant and then back to schmidts with no reaction! I think it might be our bodies adjusting to the switch
Thank you for sharing your video...it has helped me tremendously..in the beginning it did irritate my armpits and darken it...but the results were remarkable...I would buy expensive store bought deodorant and I would still have problems. But,not anymore, I'm am fresh throughout the day no matter how humid or hot it is. My armpits have since lightened up over the course of time and I will be making more for my family!
Just my experience.. I've been using this for like a week. made it with the baking soda. It has been working great with keeping me smelling good! I used it once for all day, got up the next day, reapplied it and it kept me smelling good the rest of that day as well until I showered that night. I noticed I would sweat sometimes but that's natural, and even after sweating I didn't smell. I'd say it works better than regular deodorant with keeping me smellin good, and it's just way better for you. I also noticed after shaving and rubbing it on it would kinda make me itchy in a way after awhile, so instead of rubbing I patted it on. I think that solved the problem. I think next time I'll sub the other ingredient for baking soda though
I just want to add for those making homemade deodorant for the first time, you should totally use this! I found one of the most convenient benefits from natural deodorant (I used pure coconut oil, pure beeswax, 100% cornstarch, baking soda, pure Vitamin E oil, and Shea butter) is that you can just wipe or rub any excess into your skin and not have to worry about a mess. :) It's all natural, anyway!
I get arrowroot (sometimes called arrowroot powder, arrowroot flour) from my local health food store, like a Whole Foods or something. It's about $7 per package, but it lasts me a long time and I use it in my gluten-free cooking.
Nice recipe Ashley but why not form the mixture into a block, throw in the refrigerator wrapped in waxed paper and just run the block over your underarm when you want it ... put back in the refrigerator to stay solid ... will that work
Dorothy Atchison You can definitely do this! My husband uses the same recipe and he took an old deodorant bottle, emptied it, filled it up with the mixture (while soft/liquidy) and then keeps it in the fridge so it always stays solid and he can use it just like regular deodorant. ( :
ThanQ Miss Ashley for responding back ;-) I tried my first batch of homemade deodorant on 03/25/2105 and it WORKT GREAT!!! Like seriously, NOOOO order WHAT-SO-EVER!!! Made one for wach of my coworkers and they love them as well! Be blessed ;-)
Great video! I'd just like to add that I did some research and that Arm & Hammer baking soda does not contain aluminum at all. People started assuming that it had aluminum because it didn't say "aluminum free" like Bob's Red Mill. I emailed Arm & Hammer myself and they said their baking soda is 100% sodium bicarbonate and that there's no aluminum in it whatsoever. It's important for everyone to do their research before believing everything people say online. =/
I'm such a fan of this video! I just posted my review of natural deodorants. I will make my own when I have some free time away from school. You always have such great info!
For anyone that's not able to do this particular recipe, you may wanna watch Nandis channel on her baking soda free deodorant video, where she also talks about making baking soda deodorant but uses much less baking soda, Nandis is another good channel to watch
Great video! This past weekend I made my very first batch of homemade deodorant (very similar to yours, with the addition of shea butter, and I left out the Arrowroot since I didn't have any). Glad to see that you can just apply it by hand. I ended up scooping mine into a cleaned out deodorant container (got messy, but after setting up further overnight it works well). New subscriber here :)
I've been just applying Coconut Oil to my underarm and then following it with a small amount of Baking Soda and it works great! Been doing it this way for many months, close to probably a year or so, and works better than what I was using.
None of Business I don't understand how diatomaceous earth is ever "food grade". Like "food grade" mineral oil. They tell you its eatable but you should avoid it. What I know of it YOU SHOULD NOT EAT IT! Let alone put it on your body. It will cause horrible irritation. This isn't like using cornstarch
Good recipe..👍👍 For those who get their skin irritated can mix 1 Tablespoons of Aloveragel & reduce the quantity of baking powder to 2 Tblsp and add some strawberry or jasmine floral essential oil for women & for men some aquatic fragrance like after shave scent or lemon/ orange essential oils will be great....
This is such a great recipe :) Aluminum is horrible and I'm happy and grateful that you uploaded this and are sharing it with others. Thanks, and Merry Christmas :)
I recommend using lemon. Just a thin slice of lemon and rub it to your armpits after shower :) It will clear out soon. I don't remember how long but probably a week. I tried it myself few years ago when I use deodorant and the dark skin faded.
I made some of this stuff except the recipe I used had cornstarch as well as arrow root powder (although it's probably unnecessary) and the stuff really works!! I haven't been able to get a smell of BO yet. Even if I lather loads of the stuff liberally on to my arm pits after a few hours there is no greasy trace left and no white marks. This stuff is awesome and I really have no idea why it isn't more popular.
I hate cooking much less mixing up deodorant. I found a new alternative. Lume deodorant. all natural, no aluminum and no baking soda. they list their ingredients and it was developed by a doctor, not a big company. less messy to order online too. it lasts two days for me and i am a stinky guy living in Texas
i just made this. only i used a liquid coconut oil and i put it into old deodarant containers. i put it in the fridge to solidify. cant wait to use it!
i tried it tonight with cornstarch (as i had that handy) and added some lemongrass and it came out great. I have been making my own deodorant for 2 years now and this was great, thanks.
+caleb bird Seems to last several hours, depending upon how much you sweat. I didn't feel like I needed to reapply it just to get from morning to night. Anyone have any amount of time you think it lasts?
oh my God I follow the direction and I mix all the mix and I put it together and apply to my skin it work.... better than one you buy in the store no irritation no sweating no smelling is so clean and dry I love it I shouldn't know this a long time ago I share this for my family and they all going to do it thank you so much :)
If you desire you can add tee tree oil or lavender oil or any other essential oil you can use a spatula and put it in a empty deodrant container and use it like regular deodorant just a hint a little less messy to apply thanks for your vids you rock!
I've given up on baking soda, it really "burned" my pits and gave me a rash. now Arrowroot powder is bothering my pits too. I'm just washing under my arms a couple times a day and using a bit of coconut oil and a drop of tea tree essential oil.
aredheaded vegan That's me with curly hair. I used to straighten it for years and stress if it got messed up. Then I realized I was spending so much time straightening it that I finally just embraced the "curl" and never looked back. ( :
This sounds really good. I have always had breakouts under my armpits and four years ago I went to see a dermatologist and he informed me that it was the aluminum in the stupid deodorant. I have tried just using baking soda but I sweat like an athlete. Now i use the Toms deodorant with out the aluminum, its good for the winter, the summer not so much. Im gonna try this!! I hope it works my biggest issue is sweating. #wish there was a try b4ubuy.... thank you for sharing this with us : )
My best friend makes her own deodorant. I've heard about all the bad chemicals that are in deodorant and other hygiene products that we use everyday. I am thinking of making my own deodorant as well. I appreciate the video. Very good recipe.
haha i wish i had seen your video ages ago, i've been using this recipe of deodorant for almost 5 months now based on a small recipe from a small blog, but i hadn't done any research. turns out more people know about this than i thought! (which is wonderful!) folks this shit is awesome, try it, it's not like you're losing anything, it's so cheap to try it out!
yes very effective! i've been using this recipe everyday for a year and i always stay 100% dry in the pit area! and no odor! but, staying clean from the inside (eating a whole foods plant based diet and drinking lots of water, no drugs/alcohol) is also key to having good body odor! :)
hi! it stains your clothes with those white deodorant stains if you don't let it soak in and get dry on your skin before putting a shirt on. but it easily washes out of the clothes with just water, so even if you stain it, it is not permanent! :)
Wow you are so right about Aluminium !!!! The thing is, they also put it to close our third eyes whick is one of ours more important chakra ! Really enjoyed you'r video thanks a lot !
I had made natural deodorant like this, so I would say you can follow this recipe, but you can add a small amount of pure beeswax to it. I can not state an exact measurement, but melt a small amount to add into the mix. Basically, because it will solidify when cooler, you can apply it to your arm (the rubbing will warm the product), and it will help keep your arms a little bit drier after it is applied. This stuff all really works. It feels great, too!
I’ve been using only baking soda, works wonders! I used to stink so bad no matter what deodorant I would buy. It wasn’t until I used baking soda that not only did my pits no longer stink, I can sweat a lot knowing I won’t smell.
If only for the simple fact that deodorant is SO expensive--I definitely try this!!!! I love this idea!! Thanks and God Bless. By tha way it does make sense to me that if we're going for Aluminum-free products--that the container made in-- should be carefully chosen. Though the bowl you used (if any traces were there) is probably less toxic than what manufacturers put in shelf products. Jussssst saying.... Anyway, I am definitely going to make this young lady.
You have really good information here but honestly the baking soda isn't good for skin and will irritate or burn. People need to detox their armpits with bentonite clay for a while in order for natural deodorant to work without needed baking soda. also diet plays a HUGE role in the stench. EDIT: I've ditched the bentonite clay after finding out about the traces of lead in it. My mom bought me Tom's Natural Deodorant which has no aluminum in it and it works like a charm!
Selena Lamothe hey Selena how do you detox ur pits with the bentonite clay? I've used the baking soda deodorant and it works for me but am very interested in your suggestion, I already have the bentonite clay but had never heard of detoxing your pits with it , Mahalo
Selena Lamothe Chk out Nandis she's got good info on a baking soda deodorant formula in her video baking soda free deodorant where she also talks if using baking soda but in much less quantities:)
Leikili H Hi there! I've since quit using bentonite clay when i found out there are traces of lead in it. I know there are traces of lead in most things but I'd like to lessen my exposure to it. If you still want to know about the detoxing WellnessMama .com has a pretty straight forward article on it. You'll need bentonite clay, apple cider vinegar, water, and measuring spoons. :)
Leikili H Okay so i did some research and apparently the lead in bentonite clay is already bonded to an element like Zinc, so it safely goes into your body. Unbonded lead like in lipstick is whats bad. :)
Did you know arrowroot powder is ground tapioca pearls so grind your own. Baking soda absorbs odors & moisture but Im sure you were goin to say this. Bravo
Hi, Ashley, i just did another batch of the deodorant, but i didn't use any other stuff with it, I only use the arrow root, just a tiny bit of baking soda, alot of coconut oil, cocoa butter, that was it and my armpits didn't burn at all, the baking soda irritates my arms alot, so i really can't use that at all, my skin is sensitive, but the other way works for me. thank you
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You could also use shea butter in place of the coconut oil, I found that coconut oil can clog pores however shea butter absorbs into the skin and is a 0 on the comedogenic scale meaning it doesn't clog pores also it doesn't have a high protein level so it doesn't not cause nut allergies! Hope this helps for anyone who doesn't like greasy coconut oil
I've made my own deodorant with coconut oil, baking soda, and cornstarch, and it works like a charm! Cornstarch and arrowroot are similar - moisture-absorbing agents. (I actually shake some cornstarch into my socks to reduce friction from moisture and prevent blisters.) In short, cornstarch is a good swap!
I went Vegan in OCT 2013, then started eliminating chemicals from my home and personal products. Deodorant was the first thing to go and immediately after switching to an aluminum-free product, my breasts began emitting a very strong chemical smell! It lasted for about 2 weeks. I had built up 40 years of toxins, 25 of them as a smoker! I feel SO much better after quitting the cigarettes and eliminating chemicals. I think more clearly and am starting to reverse 40 years of damage.
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Amanda Keith good for you. im on the same road. its hard because you have to essentially re learn everything. lol. but its very very worth it! ❤
Amanda Keith once your clean one the inside you won't need deodorant. i guarantee it. i tested it out myself
Blackbird 188 Why a doctor?
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My Daughter has stage 4 breast cancer and she is only 30. For a year now I've been using this. Love it...I will try yours..thanks
I am just so grateful that I learned from sites like yours and intuition how to take back control that I felt was stolen from me by the establishment. My homemade deodorant costs less and is more effective, and it's non-toxic.
And on another note, if we really put our minds to it, we can start growing our own food again. We don't have to put up with the way they poison our food supply, etc. No matter how big Goliath is, David can win.
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I made this and I am a convert! Thanks so much for this recipe, it works so well!
I used cornstarch (because I had it at home and was eager to try it right after watching the video) and I used a couple of drops of tea tree oil for the scent and antibacterial properties and it works amazing for both me and my husband. I am always a bit weary when it comes to deodorant because I am prone to body odour if I'm not really careful (not all deodorant brands work for me for example), but this is great! It really works!
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I made this and have been using it for a couple of days (including spending time out in the hot sun and SWEATING!) and it actually WORKS for me!! I used cornstarch because that's what I had at home. My roommate even smelled up close at the end of the day and said I didn't stink, so it's approved. Super easy to make, and how great would it be if I never have to buy deodorant again and can just whip it up from regular kitchen ingredients. I'm loving it
Thanks for the great recipe! I made the deodorant yesterday and love it! I added about 5 drops of tea tree oil and about 5 drops of lavender oil. Smells great and the tree tea oil is is a natural germ and fungus fighter.
Recently I discovered that the Natural deodorant Crystal that I was using has Ammonium Alum in it , which is
Aluminum. Also Potassium Alum is Aluminum. I have decided to trash those & try something else. Thanks
so much for this recipe!
Ok folks, baking SODA does NOT contain aluminum. Some baking POWDERS do.
This recipe really works!!!! I've been using it for a week now and I love it. There's no odor coming out from my armpits 😍 I'm really happy, thank you so much for sharing this amazing natural dehodorant 🌱🌼💕🖒
What I used to make it:
🌼2 spoons of cocunut oil
🌼1 spoon of baking soda
🌼2 spoons of cornstarch
(I couldn't find the arrowroot starch, so instead I used cornstarch and it worked perfectly) Please try this 😄 You won't regret it.
Awesome! Thanks for sharing!
I have been using this deodorant for the last two months now, and I LOVE IT!
I smell, feel and even look better( my arm pits are turning lighter and softer). I however use: 2 tsp of baking soda and arrowroot powder and 3 tsp of coconut oil.
I find that this does not burn( as it would for some people), and it is made just right. I have sensitive skin and have not yet experienced any problems with this, however i used to experience problems such as itching, soreness and also spots appearing when i would use the normal deodorants.
This is the best thing i have ever tried on my body.
Hubby and I have been using for a couple of months , loveeeeee it I use tea tree in it ,,, just made a very big batch up ,, I can honestly say it's the best deodrant we have ever used ,, thank u xx
Sharon Pritchard shepherd That's awesome! So glad to hear it. ( :
hi maam how to make coconut oil?
How long can one batch last?
I love arrowroot powder in body powders...so silky and when mixed with bentonite and herb powders it smells/feels amazing in the summer
my coconut oil is always in a liquidity form because i live in the heat🌞🌵🌴🌞🌵🌴🌞🌴🌵
( : enjoy the heat! It's starting to get cold here in the Midwest!
been using this recipe for 2 years now. it works for me. thank you. 😊
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The baking soda was stinging my pits and I actually have burns, very minor burns but they sting and made my skin darker. I did some research and found that baking soda has PH of 8.3 which is too high for the skin so maybe if I use less baking soda it wont burn. The baking soda does work better for odor elimination than my antiperspirant. i just have to get the ratio right for my skin.
Same here except my skin looks lighter where it burned. I tried 1 teaspoon if it but it still burned me. Its the only thing that elminates odor so i dont know what to do. What are you doing about it?
At the moment I have gone back to antiperspirant but I have found one with less than 18% aluminum which is dove men line. It has 15% aluminum. I'm thinking about using less baking soda and adding tea tree oil water and coconut oil. Baking soda is only needed in small amount. In 100 ounces of diy deoderant only 1-4 ounces should be baking soda so keep the percentage of baking soda under 4% in your formula if you're sensitive and see how your skin reacts and if it helps with odor.
Don Black I really don't know how to measure the 4%. It's confusing. Anyway they say if you detox your armpits with bentonite clay then you can use natural deodorant without any baking soda because you wont need it. Thats what im gonna do. For now im not putting anything on my pits till they heal. This morning they were cracking and peeling slightly but it only hurt when i lifted my arms. I'm currently at school during breakfast and i havent sweated since i got up which is super odd. I wonder if ill ever sweat again or if i really danaged myself. I'm gonna buy some bentonite clay when i save up money soon.
It's temporary. You'll sweat again lol. Let me know if the clay works because that may definitely be a game changer.
Don Black I will definitely let you know. Also school is over and i still havent sweated and feel no pain. When i get home im gonna recheck the area. I kind of want to put shea butter on it to heal but i dont want to disturb the area.
So when I first made this recipe, it started out fine. No funk at all. But after awhile, my armpits dried out to the point that my skin was burning, peeling, discolored and it hurt pretty badly. So what I did was take what was left and instead of using it full strength, just took like 2 tablespoons of it as a base, then do 1/4 cup of coocnut oil, 2 tablespoons each of shea butter and cocoa butter and mixed together, adding some essential oil to it for scent. This works for me, I think the baking soda was the culprit in making my armpits hurt.
Oh no fun. Glad you were able to find a recipe that worked for you. Thank you for sharing it. ( :
I tried different deodorants but they didn't work, until I found the natural crystal stick. But for over a year, I've been just dapping some baking soda on underarms every morning. It works GREAT. Just baking soda ONLY, and it's already amazing.
I always wanted to try the natural crystal stick. My problem is I sweat alot from hot flashes and go thru my t shirts. Hopefully it will work. I also heard taking zinc and some herbs that will help with odor
My mother is a health nut/ all natural sort of woman, and I had to deal with her buying that crystal stick WHILE I was going through puberty.
Just so you know, that crystal stick stinks. As in it doesn't do jack. As in I had to deal with a few days being teased for smelling like B.O after gym class before I just broke down and bought some deodorant with my allowance money.
I was going to tell you to "ditch" the Arm & Hammer, but glad to see you are now fully informed. Thanks for posting!
I've never used anti-perspirant deodorant (thanks to my mom) and I'm always on the hunt for a good, natural deodorant. I'm definitely trying this! thanks for sharing!!
I found this video about a year ago and I've been making and using my own deodorant ever since. I've never found another deodorant that works as well as this one. Excellent video!
LadyAlyJ Thanks for the review! I am glad to hear it's been so helpful for you for so long. ( : Thanks for your kind words!
LadyAlyJ hi..did it darkened your armpit as others experienced?
Hi Ashley! I tried this recipe as a new participator of homemade and natural home products. I love this natural deodorant. Very little sweat and no order. Awesome!
Thanks for sharing this with me!
Glad you found it helpful!
I switched to this 4 months ago. The first couple of times I applied it to my underarms I had some burning discomfort, but it was minor and went away. I Love this deodorant!!! Thanks for posting the video.
+Star Bright Glad it works for you!
I finally tried this and I am not disappointed! I've been following Ashley's Green Teachings like they were from the bible, and they've really simplified my life (frugally and naturally). I love your videos and your outlooks on life, keep up the great work! :D
ilgouvye Well thank you! Appreciate your kind words. ( :
This is great information and I've been using Coconut oil and baking soda most of my life ! One should never EVER put something on your skin you cant put in your mouth !
You just use two ingredients consisting of coconut oil and baking soda? No arrow root or cornstarch?
It works!!! No other natural deodorant worked. I made a whole bunch and gave it away to all my friends and family. Thank you very much for sharing.
So glad to hear it! ( :
"Baking soda, i got baking soda"
+Illumination Gaming Whip it through the glass nigga! I'm savin money fast nigga!
baking soda breaks me out. I so upset. it does help with cancer etc
😅😅😅 THATS WHAT I WAS THINKING 👍👍
hitler's tittymilk add some Shea butter it won't burn
The other ppl commenting exept 1 doesn’t get the joke. Which is funny to me
I used 2 ingredients in my recipe, it really works and no allergic reaction on me. I will try your recipe too. Thanks for sharing.
thank you for sharing your video...I just started using baking soda and I was very surprised at how dry I was all day..I will definitely try this recipe since the raw baking soda is slightly irritating my armpits...thanks again!
Hope it can help you out!
I use this and it works, I added Bentonite powder Sandalwood essential oil as well. The bentonite helps pull metals out.
I'm definitely gonna start doing this. When you mentioned aluminum blockage and it being so close to the breast I immediately thought using store bought deodorant is probably why I've been having problems for YEARS with my lymph nodes swelling in my armpit. Can't wait to make jars of this (I have the same jar as yours) and make lemon and orange scented deodorant! Thank you. Subscribed!!
Awesome! ( :
Love this! I just want to say that I just made this except with shea butter and I added peppermint oil and it works GREAT!!
Good ideas Tyler, that's what my husband ended up doing with this recipe, and he keeps it in the fridge. Thanks for sharing too! Glad you like the videos as well.
This recipe is amazing! No more smell at the end of my teaching day - my husband did the sniff test is honest. He says I don't have that ripe smell from the multitude of natural deod I've tried. Thanks Ashley!
Marilyn Wellington Awesome, glad to hear it helped! I'm a teacher too. ( :
I have been using this diy deodorant for while now and it works
However 100%cotton clothes make your arms breathe
But polyester and spandex makes your arms sweaty
Go for it you guys and gals👌👌👍👍👍👍👍
So I made my own batch and I used the baking soda, cornstarch, coconut oil, about 5 drops of each tea tree oil and lavender oil. So far I've only had one bad experience with some severe armpit pain, (didn't wash the deodorant off b4 bed) but this stuff works better at smell reduction than anything else I've ever tried. And wetness, well I still have some sweat but nothing like going without deodorant. I work in a pizza shop so its gets really hot and sweaty. Love this stuff! ThanksAgain4Sharing!
After doing some research I found out there are very few baking sodas that have aluminum in them now. Arm and hammer doesn't have any.
Just made my very first small batch of natural deoderant...baking soda..corn starch ..coconut oil and about 20 drops of lavender essential oil..I tried it...smells great!!! And it does the exact same thing a commercial store bought deoderant does just no added chemicals..
Ashely, your recipe works COMPLETELY! I mean I don't have any b.o. smell for a whole 12 to 24hrs. It's pretty amazing! I did use a bit of water in the end, but it's fine, a little crumbly, but I might use one of the oils mentioned by Tyler next time. Thanks so much for uploading this idea, I can't thank you enough actually. (I had already started using baking soda to wash the armpits, and that working was a miracle and lead me to find your video).
My family (parents and great grands) has always used baking soda. It burned at first, but works perfectly now. The baking soda is the main ingredient that stopped the smell. Thanks for the video.
This is so AMAZING! I absolutely love how there is a natural remedy for every thing! I love this idea and will be making this for myself and my family! I was using lemon juice which is also AMAZING! But I don't know what I did because my arm pits turned really dark and I got some sort of really bad rash! But thanks so much for sharing!!!!!!!
Oh bummer. sorry to hear you had a reaction to it!
Sovereign Seeker n
It sounds like a reaction to the baking soda. Try less baking soda or substitute with food grade diatomaceous earth.
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This happened to me when i first switched from my regular deoderant to schmidt’s(its arrowroot powder, coconut oil, candelilla wax, shea butter, baking soda, jojoba seed oil, lavender essential oil, clary sage essential oil, and vitamin e). I developed a rash and cystic acne all over my underarms, but i switched to another natural deodorant and then back to schmidts with no reaction! I think it might be our bodies adjusting to the switch
Yes, since filming this video, I discovered this and so now I only use Bob's Red Mill. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you for sharing your video...it has helped me tremendously..in the beginning it did irritate my armpits and darken it...but the results were remarkable...I would buy expensive store bought deodorant and I would still have problems. But,not anymore, I'm am fresh throughout the day no matter how humid or hot it is. My armpits have since lightened up over the course of time and I will be making more for my family!
Glad to hear you've had such great results with it!
Baking soda irritates my skin. I use food grade diatomaceous earth in DIY recipes that call for baking soda.
I use DE as well it works ok for me.
Just my experience.. I've been using this for like a week. made it with the baking soda. It has been working great with keeping me smelling good! I used it once for all day, got up the next day, reapplied it and it kept me smelling good the rest of that day as well until I showered that night. I noticed I would sweat sometimes but that's natural, and even after sweating I didn't smell. I'd say it works better than regular deodorant with keeping me smellin good, and it's just way better for you. I also noticed after shaving and rubbing it on it would kinda make me itchy in a way after awhile, so instead of rubbing I patted it on. I think that solved the problem. I think next time I'll sub the other ingredient for baking soda though
+Lexy Dorsey Thanks for sharing how it works for you!
+AshleysGreenLife no problem! thanks for making the video (:
I just want to add for those making homemade deodorant for the first time, you should totally use this! I found one of the most convenient benefits from natural deodorant (I used pure coconut oil, pure beeswax, 100% cornstarch, baking soda, pure Vitamin E oil, and Shea butter) is that you can just wipe or rub any excess into your skin and not have to worry about a mess. :) It's all natural, anyway!
I get arrowroot (sometimes called arrowroot powder, arrowroot flour) from my local health food store, like a Whole Foods or something. It's about $7 per package, but it lasts me a long time and I use it in my gluten-free cooking.
Nice recipe Ashley but why not form the mixture into a block, throw in the refrigerator wrapped in waxed paper and just run the block over your underarm when you want it ... put back in the refrigerator to stay solid ... will that work
Dorothy Atchison You can definitely do this! My husband uses the same recipe and he took an old deodorant bottle, emptied it, filled it up with the mixture (while soft/liquidy) and then keeps it in the fridge so it always stays solid and he can use it just like regular deodorant. ( :
ThanQ Miss Ashley for responding back ;-) I tried my first batch of homemade deodorant on 03/25/2105 and it WORKT GREAT!!! Like seriously, NOOOO order WHAT-SO-EVER!!! Made one for wach of my coworkers and they love them as well! Be blessed ;-)
RoRoclark You're welcome! Glad you liked it. ( :
Great recipe. I usually add a pinch of tabasco sauce in which I previously dipped a copper wire. It gives you that wow sensation
+TheLMMish hahaha. you are funny. thanks for your contribution. :P
Great video! I'd just like to add that I did some research and that Arm & Hammer baking soda does not contain aluminum at all. People started assuming that it had aluminum because it didn't say "aluminum free" like Bob's Red Mill. I emailed Arm & Hammer myself and they said their baking soda is 100% sodium bicarbonate and that there's no aluminum in it whatsoever. It's important for everyone to do their research before believing everything people say online. =/
could buy popsicle makers and pack them and put them in the freezer...you can tell...I LIVE IN THE HOT HOT SOUTH...LMAO!!!
Yes, since posting this video I switched to Bob's Red Mill, thanks for sharing!
I'm such a fan of this video! I just posted my review of natural deodorants. I will make my own when I have some free time away from school. You always have such great info!
For anyone that's not able to do this particular recipe, you may wanna watch Nandis channel on her baking soda free deodorant video, where she also talks about making baking soda deodorant but uses much less baking soda, Nandis is another good channel to watch
Great video! This past weekend I made my very first batch of homemade deodorant (very similar to yours, with the addition of shea butter, and I left out the Arrowroot since I didn't have any). Glad to see that you can just apply it by hand. I ended up scooping mine into a cleaned out deodorant container (got messy, but after setting up further overnight it works well). New subscriber here :)
Cool! Thanks for subscribing! My husband keeps his in a deodorant container too in the fridge and he likes it better that way. ( :
LaurelsCurls... So do u use it till now??
What's your recipe?
I've been just applying Coconut Oil to my underarm and then following it with a small amount of Baking Soda and it works great! Been doing it this way for many months, close to probably a year or so, and works better than what I was using.
That's awesome!
Replace baking soda with food grade diatomaceous earth if baking soda irritates your skin.
I have that thanks ! :)
awesome advice the DE actually works.
None of Business hi..will it help in armpit lightening ?
OOOh really? I can't use baking soda in homemade deodorant, after a few days my pits are red raw...I will definitely try this, thank you!
None of Business I don't understand how diatomaceous earth is ever "food grade". Like "food grade" mineral oil. They tell you its eatable but you should avoid it. What I know of it YOU SHOULD NOT EAT IT! Let alone put it on your body. It will cause horrible irritation. This isn't like using cornstarch
Good recipe..👍👍
For those who get their skin irritated can mix 1 Tablespoons of Aloveragel & reduce the quantity of baking powder to 2 Tblsp and add some strawberry or jasmine floral essential oil for women & for men some aquatic fragrance like after shave scent or lemon/ orange essential oils will be great....
Good suggestion!
its a great way to keep all those toxins at bay.. i have one question...since it contains coconut oil,does it leave stains on clothes?
sukham kaur no
This is such a great recipe :) Aluminum is horrible and I'm happy and grateful that you uploaded this and are sharing it with others. Thanks, and Merry Christmas :)
I enjoyed the video but the little musical jingle towards the end is quite annoying. That is so common and I just don’t get it. Oh well
I recommend using lemon. Just a thin slice of lemon and rub it to your armpits after shower :) It will clear out soon. I don't remember how long but probably a week. I tried it myself few years ago when I use deodorant and the dark skin faded.
I just use coconut oil it works great
Awesome! Even easier to make and use I bet!
I made some of this stuff except the recipe I used had cornstarch as well as arrow root powder (although it's probably unnecessary) and the stuff really works!! I haven't been able to get a smell of BO yet. Even if I lather loads of the stuff liberally on to my arm pits after a few hours there is no greasy trace left and no white marks. This stuff is awesome and I really have no idea why it isn't more popular.
I hate cooking much less mixing up deodorant. I found a new alternative. Lume deodorant. all natural, no aluminum and no baking soda. they list their ingredients and it was developed by a doctor, not a big company. less messy to order online too. it lasts two days for me and i am a stinky guy living in Texas
i just made this. only i used a liquid coconut oil and i put it into old deodarant containers. i put it in the fridge to solidify. cant wait to use it!
This recipe works for me.
Thank you so much.
Glad to hear it!
i tried it tonight with cornstarch (as i had that handy) and added some lemongrass and it came out great. I have been making my own deodorant for 2 years now and this was great, thanks.
Wonderful!
Do you have to keep applying it. How long does it last? Great video by the way
+caleb bird Seems to last several hours, depending upon how much you sweat. I didn't feel like I needed to reapply it just to get from morning to night. Anyone have any amount of time you think it lasts?
oh my God I follow the direction and I mix all the mix and I put it together and apply to my skin it work....
better than one you buy in the store no irritation no sweating no smelling is so clean and dry I love it I shouldn't know this a long time ago
I share this for my family and they all going to do it thank you so much
:)
+Mariela C Glad to hear it! You're welcome. ( :
Underarm pores are not the only pores we have, so?
If you desire you can add tee tree oil or lavender oil or any other essential oil you can use a spatula and put it in a empty deodrant container and use it like regular deodorant just a hint a little less messy to apply thanks for your vids you rock!
Thanks for sharing. I have been using coconut oil only and it also works for me
I've given up on baking soda, it really "burned" my pits and gave me a rash. now Arrowroot powder is bothering my pits too. I'm just washing under my arms a couple times a day and using a bit of coconut oil and a drop of tea tree essential oil.
That works! After several months it started to irritate me too, I switched to Lume. Works for me now!
You could try lemon juice to naturally highlight your hair instead of bleach.
aredheaded vegan I tried that a few years ago without much success...did it work for you?
No never tried ... I have natural red hair no blonde for me. Lol
LOL, that's cool you love your natural color...I try to embrace my brown, but I still love a little blonde in the mix. ( :
There was a time I didn't but self love and accepting who we are and what we already have is so beautiful.. I love my ginger locks now. :)
aredheaded vegan That's me with curly hair. I used to straighten it for years and stress if it got messed up. Then I realized I was spending so much time straightening it that I finally just embraced the "curl" and never looked back. ( :
This sounds really good. I have always had breakouts under my armpits and four years ago I went to see a dermatologist and he informed me that it was the aluminum in the stupid deodorant. I have tried just using baking soda but I sweat like an athlete. Now i use the Toms deodorant with out the aluminum, its good for the winter, the summer not so much. Im gonna try this!! I hope it works my biggest issue is sweating. #wish there was a try b4ubuy.... thank you for sharing this with us : )
Do you keep it refrigerated?
I just followed your recipe and made it successfully. I added lemongrass oil for fragrance. thank you so much
So glad it worked out well for you, thanks for sharing your additions. ( :
Yes the baking soda was a bit too abrasive for my armpits
My best friend makes her own deodorant. I've heard about all the bad chemicals that are in deodorant and other hygiene products that we use everyday. I am thinking of making my own deodorant as well. I appreciate the video. Very good recipe.
JJ solon Thanks! Hope you like it. ( :
"just keep stirring"-Dory lol
LOL yes!
Glad you like the recipe! The song is called, "Happiness" by Pink Zebra I got it off Audio Jungle, but I'm not sure if it is still there.
haha i wish i had seen your video ages ago, i've been using this recipe of deodorant for almost 5 months now based on a small recipe from a small blog, but i hadn't done any research. turns out more people know about this than i thought! (which is wonderful!)
folks this shit is awesome, try it, it's not like you're losing anything, it's so cheap to try it out!
+Apples-for-Life is it really effective?
yes very effective! i've been using this recipe everyday for a year and i always stay 100% dry in the pit area! and no odor! but, staying clean from the inside (eating a whole foods plant based diet and drinking lots of water, no drugs/alcohol) is also key to having good body odor! :)
+Apples-for-Life Does it stain your clothing? I like the "invisible" commercial brands
hi! it stains your clothes with those white deodorant stains if you don't let it soak in and get dry on your skin before putting a shirt on. but it easily washes out of the clothes with just water, so even if you stain it, it is not permanent! :)
Wow you are so right about Aluminium !!!! The thing is, they also put it to close our third eyes whick is one of ours more important chakra ! Really enjoyed you'r video thanks a lot !
Me I just put some fresh limes underneath my arm :)
Interesting. ( :
I noticed that the baking soda and coconut oil look sooooo refined. I have the same ingredients here in Kenya but they look nothing like this.
love to have your stuff!
I would rather have yours. honestly the stuff here is sooo processed and thats not always a good thing
Selena Lamothe I'll make you some anytime :)
I had made natural deodorant like this, so I would say you can follow this recipe, but you can add a small amount of pure beeswax to it. I can not state an exact measurement, but melt a small amount to add into the mix. Basically, because it will solidify when cooler, you can apply it to your arm (the rubbing will warm the product), and it will help keep your arms a little bit drier after it is applied. This stuff all really works. It feels great, too!
Super Awesome! Love it!
I’ve been using only baking soda, works wonders! I used to stink so bad no matter what deodorant I would buy. It wasn’t until I used baking soda that not only did my pits no longer stink, I can sweat a lot knowing I won’t smell.
Glad to hear it!
I agree intro is too long, need to get to the mixing sooner+ maybe talk & explain while mixing so you don't lose ppls attention😁
If only for the simple fact that deodorant is SO expensive--I definitely try this!!!! I love this idea!! Thanks and God Bless. By tha way it does make sense to me that if we're going for Aluminum-free products--that the container made in-- should be carefully chosen. Though the bowl you used (if any traces were there) is probably less toxic than what manufacturers put in shelf products. Jussssst saying....
Anyway, I am definitely going to make this young lady.
***** Thanks for the consideration, but it was a stainless steel bowl.
You have really good information here but honestly the baking soda isn't good for skin and will irritate or burn. People need to detox their armpits with bentonite clay for a while in order for natural deodorant to work without needed baking soda. also diet plays a HUGE role in the stench.
EDIT: I've ditched the bentonite clay after finding out about the traces of lead in it. My mom bought me Tom's Natural Deodorant which has no aluminum in it and it works like a charm!
I meant to say without "needing" baking soda.
Selena Lamothe hey Selena how do you detox ur pits with the bentonite clay? I've used the baking soda deodorant and it works for me but am very interested in your suggestion, I already have the bentonite clay but had never heard of detoxing your pits with it , Mahalo
Selena Lamothe Chk out Nandis she's got good info on a baking soda deodorant formula in her video baking soda free deodorant where she also talks if using baking soda but in much less quantities:)
Leikili H Hi there! I've since quit using bentonite clay when i found out there are traces of lead in it. I know there are traces of lead in most things but I'd like to lessen my exposure to it. If you still want to know about the detoxing WellnessMama .com has a pretty straight forward article on it. You'll need bentonite clay, apple cider vinegar, water, and measuring spoons. :)
Leikili H Okay so i did some research and apparently the lead in bentonite clay is already bonded to an element like Zinc, so it safely goes into your body. Unbonded lead like in lipstick is whats bad. :)
I made this and it really works! Simple, natural ingredients.
Great recipe.........use a glass bowl instead to mix ingredients.
Did you know arrowroot powder is ground tapioca pearls so grind your own. Baking soda absorbs odors & moisture but Im sure you were goin to say this. Bravo
better would be a wooden spoon to avoid metal ionization
I'm addicted to your channel! Thank you so much for all you do!
Thanks for the love! Makes me want to do another video right now! ( :
THIS SHIT WORKS!!!
+Aris Taylor ( ;
Hi, Ashley, i just did another batch of the deodorant, but i didn't use any other stuff with it, I only use the arrow root, just a tiny bit of baking soda, alot of coconut oil, cocoa butter, that was it and my armpits didn't burn at all, the baking soda irritates my arms alot, so i really can't use that at all, my skin is sensitive, but the other way works for me. thank you
Thanks for sharing!