thanks for the recipe. I want to make the 2nd deo, can I omit the shea butter? Can I also replace the arrowroot powder with tapioca starch? Arrowroot is not accessible in my country. Will appreciate your reply 😊. Thanks
@@preciousblanza7770 Hey! You are welcome 🙂 I am currently using the 2nd one, and I love it. I noticed though that if it is super hot (currently it's summer here), I need to re-apply once or twice, so I don't get stinky. I probably wouldn't recommend omitting the shea butter. It is more solid than coconut oil, and it keeps the deodorant firm, without melting. However, if you really can't find shea butter anywhere, use mango butter instead. It will keep the deodorant more solid, and it is a good substitute for shea butter. You can use cornstarch or tapioca starch instead of arrowroot. I hope that helps, and let me know if you have other questions 🙂
i like to have a bit of moisture on my armpits so i'll try the first and second with blue spruce oil. i have to say you are blooming gorgeous. i'm trying to go plastic free,parabens,bpa,ect
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 🥰
Amazing! Yeah, the third one has a bit of soda, which can irritate the skin a bit, but if it works good for you, that's awesome! Thanks for the feedback, I'm glad you like the deodorant ❤️
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😘
Hey Sandra! Thank you for sharing your experience :) I suppose your skin is more sensitive, so the baking soda probably irritates it. Super cool to hear #2 and #3 are working well for you! 🥰
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.
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.
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 😀
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.
I have been using a deodorant very similar as the 1st recipe I absolutely love how effective it is and find I only have to apply every other day I do find it to be a bit sandy like do to the baking soda looking forward to trying the other options thank you for sharing
Glad to hear that! :) Yeah, sometimes baking soda makes the deodorant feel a bit; that's why I think my favorite DIY option is the 2nd or 3rd recipe (and skipping the baking soda there)
Thank u for writing the recipe. ALL store bought deodorants irritate my skin, itch, and flake. Feels SOOOO toxic. Going to try homemade🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼❤️👍🏼💃👏🏻👏🏻
One thing that I've tried and works really well is Milk of magnesia. I had to stop using regular deodorants because of high aluminum contents. Another thing that works really well is to rub lime juice.
This is great stuff. Thanks for posting. I'd like to give this a try, but I'm a guy with typically hairy pits. I'm concerned the non-aerosol versions would result in greasy little bird nests. TIA for any additional information.
Glad you like it! The third recipe doesn't leave an oily sensation, so it might be a good option? I would ask my boyfriend to try the second one (cuz I gave away the others), and I'll let you know if it results in a "greasy bird nests" 😆 🙋
@@swisdom9117 Did it burn yours? If that happens it is almost 100% certainly the baking soda... it can be really uncomfortable if your skin is too sensitive (OR if you just shaved! My skin doesn't react badly to baking soda, but I do get a burning sensation & red skin after I shave and then add the deodorant).
@@AlmostZeroWaste I haven't gotten a deo burn in a long time since I have it in a roll up tube. I used beeswax to hold my deo together but after a short time it was like the wax was sticking to my skin even though I showered, and it caused a weird odor. Now I just use a little bit of coconut oil in my cornstarch baking soda solution, put it in the fridge and let it harden. When the deodorant comes back to room temp it is a bit watery but better than applying it with my finger or popsicle stick. Baking soda burns are not fun at all
I'd like to try #3 and am wondering if i can add the bentonite clay to it or does it react differently since it's just shea butter? Thank you in advance. 😊
Hehe, awesome! I liked that's simple to make, but next time I will try to improve the recipe. If you are worried about the vinegar odor, you can try to eliminate 100% of the smell by using distilled white vinegar (instead of apple cider vinegar), and a bit of distilled/spring water. Also, add some of the following essential oils that can eliminate the vinegary smell: lemon essential oil, lavender essential oil and tea tree essential oil. Good luck! 💕
I think you need to do a new test with these deos and shift deo nr 1 and 2, 3-4 on both left and right side and use the same shirt to really see if the effect is the same when you change side or not to know which deo is the most effective one at absorbing sweat etc ? but you need to use the same shirt, it's very important so the stain would be visible, like at min 6.44
i tried the 2nd recipe during winter and i loved it! however, i realised that in my country the product remains liquid for the other seasons. would you have any suggestions on making it solid in warmer seasons without keeping it in the fridge?
Hmmm, I would recommend trying the 1st recipe in that case, but if your skin is sensitive, then the 2nd one should work fine. Feel free to update us on if it's effective the way it is :D
Technically, this deodorant can last you a very long time. You can see the expiration date on each ingredient that you use, and calculate an approximate expiration date. You don't need to keep the deodorant in the refrigerator to extend its shelf life. But if it's very hot where you live, then it might melt (especially the first and the second one). If that's your case, then you can keep it in the fridge, to simply keep the deodorant solid. :))
wonderful video! never used vodka.. curious if you have ever tried to sub it with rubbing alcohol? and acv with another vinegar like rice or white? or use lemon - which is also a deodorizer?
Hi there! Thank you so much, I'm glad the video is useful :) I don't use rubbing alcohol, because when doing these deodorants, I researched a lot about it and I found that it can be too irritative to the skin, eyes, mucous membranes, and upper respiratory tract. Furthermore, you can for sure use white vinegar. I actually prefer using distilled white vinegar, for a less vinegary smell. As for the lemon - I have a friend that uses squeezed lemon juice on her armpits, and it works great. If you decide to use lemon, just be careful and don't expose the armpits under direct sunlight, as it can cause your skin to burn. I hope that helps. Let me know if there is anything else! :)
@@AlmostZeroWaste you’re so sweet.. thanks for replying! I asked bc I use a few drops in mine, bc it evaporates quickly, but I later thought to myself Why Aren’t You Using Witch Hazel 😆 lemon juice, the vit C, doesn’t bode well in the sun… now you got me thinking about zinc oxide afterwards bc it fights bacteria… like when I use zinc oxide on my face! So many possibilities!!
@@ferrariunicorn You are very welcome! Honestly, where I live is a bit hard to find Witch Hazel (I just found it in 1 shop, but it is in plastic packaging, so I decided to keep looking). That's the main reason I don't use it. :) As for the other suggestion, I haven't thought about using zinc oxide. I'm not sure how it's going to work, so if you try it, feel free to share how it went. :)
@@AlmostZeroWaste I will use it and let you know! As for plastic it's such a shame. I wish there were places to fill up things as such... need pet food, need oat milk, need witch hazel; go to a station, flip a switch and fill the bottle LOL wishful thinking! I pray we get there and sooner than later 🙏🏼
It's actually specific bacteria that cause the smell! Baking soda is alkaline and is a good cleanser (but not usually used for skin), and coconut oil has antibacterial and antifungal properties. Bentonite clay has a negative charge and attracts positively charged toxins, pulling it away from your skin. The other ingredients might have cleansing properties but I don't know much about them. Hope this helps!
Hi! If it is very, very hot, I suggest keeping them in the refrigerator. (maybe not the 3rd DIY deodorant, because it has a lot of shea butter, which stays solid in hot temperatures, but if you see it starts melting, you can keep it in the fridge, too)
You have unrefined shea butter then. In the video, I use refined shea butter, it is white and odorless. I haven't tried using it so I don't know if it will work
thanks for the recipe. I want to make the 2nd deo, can I omit the shea butter? Can I also replace the arrowroot powder with tapioca starch? Arrowroot is not accessible in my country. Will appreciate your reply 😊. Thanks
Only if it's really really hot where you live (it might melt). Otherwise, it isn't necessary. For example, I currently live in central Europe and it gets very hot during the summer, but I don't put any of the deodorants in the fridge after use.
It could be because of the shea butter; that's the reason why I prefer using refined shea butter because there is no grainy feeling in the end product. Also, a grainy feel can occur depending on how the deodorant hardens. When the temperature cools down too slowly, it can create a bumpy or grainy texture. To make it smooth again, add a bit of water in a saucepan, and put it on low heat. Once the water gets hot enough, add the jar with deodorant inside, and stir the mixture for a few minutes, until it melts. Don't boil the water - it just needs to get hot. Remove the deodorant from the saucepan once melted, and place it in the fridge for 30-40 minutes until set and smooth. Let me know if this helped, or if you have any questions!
I tried recipe #2 and the shea butter i got off amazon STINKS! It was a heavy yellow color, where yours is light cream or white color. Should shea butter have an odor? It was very much like a clay consistency.
Yellow shea butter is essentially how shea butter is produced in its raw state, with no refining taking place. White shea butter is made as a result of refining yellow shea butter and is extracted using heat to remove impurities. The raw shea sometimes has a smokey/burned smell, but it is normal.
Does this sound like a good homemade deodorant: 1. 1 tbsp coconut oil 2. 2 tsp glycerin 3. 1 tbsp 70% isopropyl alcohol 4. 5 drops each clove and peppermint essential oil
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Hey friends! Which of these deodorants will you do first? 🙂
thanks for the recipe. I want to make the 2nd deo, can I omit the shea butter? Can I also replace the arrowroot powder with tapioca starch? Arrowroot is not accessible in my country. Will appreciate your reply 😊. Thanks
@@preciousblanza7770 Hey! You are welcome 🙂 I am currently using the 2nd one, and I love it. I noticed though that if it is super hot (currently it's summer here), I need to re-apply once or twice, so I don't get stinky. I probably wouldn't recommend omitting the shea butter. It is more solid than coconut oil, and it keeps the deodorant firm, without melting. However, if you really can't find shea butter anywhere, use mango butter instead. It will keep the deodorant more solid, and it is a good substitute for shea butter. You can use cornstarch or tapioca starch instead of arrowroot. I hope that helps, and let me know if you have other questions 🙂
@@preciousblanza7770 I've seen I'm other videos they op out the shea Butter of Beeswax pellets to achieve the firmness
i like to have a bit of moisture on my armpits so i'll try the first and second with blue spruce oil.
i have to say you are blooming gorgeous. i'm trying to go plastic free,parabens,bpa,ect
@@AlmostZeroWaste Hi, in the second recipe, can i omit or substitute the bentonite clay?
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 🥰
Amazing! Yeah, the third one has a bit of soda, which can irritate the skin a bit, but if it works good for you, that's awesome! Thanks for the feedback, I'm glad you like the deodorant ❤️
Hi, did you tried it with baking soda or without? 😊
Use whole herb infusions instead!
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😘
Hey Sandra! Thank you for sharing your experience :) I suppose your skin is more sensitive, so the baking soda probably irritates it. Super cool to hear #2 and #3 are working well for you! 🥰
I would highly recommend not using essential oils. I used them a long time and am a massage therapist but read the book called Essentially Deadly!
if you have a problem with baking soda, you can grind it down finer in a mortar and pestle. That worked well for me
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.
I've never seen a video where people show the different results! thank you so much for this !!
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.
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 😀
Very clear and direct.....no rambling. Great job!!! 👍
Thanks! Glad you liked it :)
@@AlmostZeroWasteYes, it's really concise
Agree,loved it.
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.
Wow never have I ever thought that it would be so easy to make them, thank you so much for the useful video! 🤩
Right? :) I'm glad it was useful for you! ❤️
Thank you so much for this post. I made #2 & I absolutely love it. It works and it's natural.
How is the fragrance?
@kashi4714 depends on the oils. I used jojoba itz mild. I think orange and lemon would be great. I love it and it lasts only gotta put on a dabble.
I have used Tallow instead of Coconut oil and it works very well.
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🥰😁😁🤩
I made it for my son and and it working great save me a lot
Appreciate thank you will try making the one you did.
Super glad to hear that! :)
Thank you so much for this recipe, so detail 😊❤
Will try. Out number 3 ....coconut stains my clothing ....thank you for the tests...stay blessed..
Hello! Did the 3rd one. Awesome, it really works !! Many thanks for sharing ❤️
Yay, so happy that you like it! You are welcome 😊
Awesome to know I just tried the 3rd one in 2 different scents ! Excited to try out 💜
Hi, do you think I can use it as a stick deodorant as well or is it better to apply it with your fingers?
I have been using a deodorant very similar as the 1st recipe I absolutely love how effective it is and find I only have to apply every other day I do find it to be a bit sandy like do to the baking soda looking forward to trying the other options thank you for sharing
Glad to hear that! :) Yeah, sometimes baking soda makes the deodorant feel a bit; that's why I think my favorite DIY option is the 2nd or 3rd recipe (and skipping the baking soda there)
Thank you so much for this recipe i would try the second one without the baking soda I realized I am sensitive to it
Great! I hope it works well for you. :)
Thank u for writing the recipe. ALL store bought deodorants irritate my skin, itch, and flake. Feels SOOOO toxic. Going to try homemade🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼❤️👍🏼💃👏🏻👏🏻
I tried the 3rd without the baking soda and I'll have my nephew try them 😅 thanks a lot and hope it works.
Cool! Let me know if you're happy with the results. :)
Thank you so much for these different recipes!
Ooh, this is neat. I can't wait to try these. Thank you for uploading this.
Most baking sold out there have aluminum, you have to go to an organic store to buy baking soda without aluminum
Not so, Rumford is a pretty common brand in traditional grocery stores that doesn't contain sodium aluminum phosphate or sodium aluminum sulfate.
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?
The shelf life of the deo will be shorter if you add the aloe vera gel from your garden. Also, not sure how you can incorporate it. Did you try it?
Thank you for sharing ❤
I only use castor oil. I add coconut oil or an essential oil to add a fragrance other than that I rub with castor oil
And are you happy with the result? :)
Thanks for the recipe! Also you are really pretty. Lovely skin too. Thanks so much for sharing!
I've been thinking to try some of these for a while... Looks super easy and fast - I like that a lot. 😄 Thanks for sharing!
That's awesome! I'm glad you like it. Let me know if you try some of the recipes and if you have any questions. 🙂
One thing that I've tried and works really well is Milk of magnesia. I had to stop using regular deodorants because of high aluminum contents. Another thing that works really well is to rub lime juice.
that's interesting, I never heard of milk of magnesia as a deodorant. thanks for sharing :)
lovely recipes thank you! Do you find the oil floats to the top? How can this be avoided?
It never happened to me
This is great stuff. Thanks for posting. I'd like to give this a try, but I'm a guy with typically hairy pits. I'm concerned the non-aerosol versions would result in greasy little bird nests. TIA for any additional information.
Glad you like it! The third recipe doesn't leave an oily sensation, so it might be a good option? I would ask my boyfriend to try the second one (cuz I gave away the others), and I'll let you know if it results in a "greasy bird nests" 😆 🙋
Amazing, I loved your recipes. Easy and simple. I already tried the first one and it's pretty good. I'm happy with it ❤️❤️. Thank you so much ❤️
Sounds great! I'm glad you enjoy the first one 🙂 You are very welcome ❤️
Did it burn your armpit?
@@swisdom9117 Did it burn yours? If that happens it is almost 100% certainly the baking soda... it can be really uncomfortable if your skin is too sensitive (OR if you just shaved! My skin doesn't react badly to baking soda, but I do get a burning sensation & red skin after I shave and then add the deodorant).
@@AlmostZeroWaste I haven't gotten a deo burn in a long time since I have it in a roll up tube. I used beeswax to hold my deo together but after a short time it was like the wax was sticking to my skin even though I showered, and it caused a weird odor. Now I just use a little bit of coconut oil in my cornstarch baking soda solution, put it in the fridge and let it harden. When the deodorant comes back to room temp it is a bit watery but better than applying it with my finger or popsicle stick. Baking soda burns are not fun at all
I'd like to try #3 and am wondering if i can add the bentonite clay to it or does it react differently since it's just shea butter?
Thank you in advance. 😊
Hey! I haven't tried it, but I think shouldn't be a problem to add it. :) Let me know how it goes!
Fabulous Thank you for sharing 😊🙏
one of the best tutorials
Finally a great video about deodorants. Thank you very much.
Thanks! I'm glad it is useful for you! :)
Brilliant video. This is how to do them properly and test the result!
Thank you so much! :)
Excellent thank you for sharing these precious recipes!
Thanks for sharing your knowledge!! Very much appreciated kudos!!!!
Woouu!! Wonderful!
Super helpful and seems rly easy to make ,i would try the 4th one for sure :-)
Hehe, awesome! I liked that's simple to make, but next time I will try to improve the recipe. If you are worried about the vinegar odor, you can try to eliminate 100% of the smell by using distilled white vinegar (instead of apple cider vinegar), and a bit of distilled/spring water. Also, add some of the following essential oils that can eliminate the vinegary smell: lemon essential oil, lavender essential oil and tea tree essential oil. Good luck! 💕
@@AlmostZeroWaste good to know ,thank you so much
Great info
I think you need to do a new test with these deos and shift deo nr 1 and 2, 3-4 on both left and right side and use the same shirt to really see if the effect is the same when you change side or not to know which deo is the most effective one at absorbing sweat etc ?
but you need to use the same shirt, it's very important so the stain would be visible, like at min 6.44
Hey, thank you for your comment! Yeah, you're right, I wish I used the same shirt; I'll try to make a new test, and make an updated video. :)
@@AlmostZeroWaste looking forward to it, thanks :D
i tried the 2nd recipe during winter and i loved it! however, i realised that in my country the product remains liquid for the other seasons. would you have any suggestions on making it solid in warmer seasons without keeping it in the fridge?
Hey Michael, glad it works for you! I would probably advise keeping it in the fridge, not sure what else you can do to keep it solid
What is the name of dry ingredients you add in
I'm going to have a go at number 2, should I add anything else ya think, I mean us blokes do sweat more 😃
Hmmm, I would recommend trying the 1st recipe in that case, but if your skin is sensitive, then the 2nd one should work fine. Feel free to update us on if it's effective the way it is :D
Can i use the water rose instead of vodka
I have no idea if it is going to work well, so I can't say. But if you try out and you are happy with the result, let us know :)
Besides arrowroot what can l use
Cornstarch
I should definitely try that💕💕 😳 probably the second or third one would be best for me 🤔
For sure, I think you will like it! 💕 The second is the one I'm currently using, and I like it a lot. 🙂
What is the background music? It's great! And thx for recipes!
@kevinficzere3826 It’s called Trips by Topher Mohr and Alex Elena from the album Trips. 😃
Awesome & thank you so so much 🙌❣🙏❤😇💗🙌❣🙏❤😇💗
Does it matter if the coconut oil is virgin or refined?
Whats the 5 to 10min mean ?
Very honest....however internal care is vital
I have no idea where to take cheap arrowroot starch in my area though
You can also use cornstarch
I wanted to try it out but my you tube videos don't work I read the comments and I was amazed must try for my project at school
What is that arrowroot for?
Some folks, like myself, are allergic to shea...please use cocoa butter in its place.
how would you know this deo is expired? I mean for how long it will last without a refrigerator. I live in tropical country.
Technically, this deodorant can last you a very long time. You can see the expiration date on each ingredient that you use, and calculate an approximate expiration date. You don't need to keep the deodorant in the refrigerator to extend its shelf life. But if it's very hot where you live, then it might melt (especially the first and the second one). If that's your case, then you can keep it in the fridge, to simply keep the deodorant solid. :))
@@AlmostZeroWaste I see so it is base on the expiration date of ingredients used. Thank you!
*UseFuLW DeO Recipe...* 👍👍👍
I have been using the first recipe for 11 years
Do you use refined or non-refined shea butter?
wonderful video! never used vodka.. curious if you have ever tried to sub it with rubbing alcohol? and acv with another vinegar like rice or white? or use lemon - which is also a deodorizer?
Hi there! Thank you so much, I'm glad the video is useful :) I don't use rubbing alcohol, because when doing these deodorants, I researched a lot about it and I found that it can be too irritative to the skin, eyes, mucous membranes, and upper respiratory tract. Furthermore, you can for sure use white vinegar. I actually prefer using distilled white vinegar, for a less vinegary smell. As for the lemon - I have a friend that uses squeezed lemon juice on her armpits, and it works great. If you decide to use lemon, just be careful and don't expose the armpits under direct sunlight, as it can cause your skin to burn. I hope that helps. Let me know if there is anything else! :)
@@AlmostZeroWaste you’re so sweet.. thanks for replying!
I asked bc I use a few drops in mine, bc it evaporates quickly, but I later thought to myself Why Aren’t You Using Witch Hazel 😆 lemon juice, the vit C, doesn’t bode well in the sun… now you got me thinking about zinc oxide afterwards bc it fights bacteria… like when I use zinc oxide on my face! So many possibilities!!
@@ferrariunicorn You are very welcome! Honestly, where I live is a bit hard to find Witch Hazel (I just found it in 1 shop, but it is in plastic packaging, so I decided to keep looking). That's the main reason I don't use it. :) As for the other suggestion, I haven't thought about using zinc oxide. I'm not sure how it's going to work, so if you try it, feel free to share how it went. :)
@@AlmostZeroWaste I will use it and let you know!
As for plastic it's such a shame. I wish there were places to fill up things as such... need pet food, need oat milk, need witch hazel; go to a station, flip a switch and fill the bottle LOL wishful thinking! I pray we get there and sooner than later 🙏🏼
@@AlmostZeroWaste
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What if you don't have any arrowroot, cornstarch, or baking soda but only have bentonite clay. Can I use bentonite clay alone🤔
Im gonna try, but get it with aluminum. Thank you so much.
Hi, thank you for sharing, just a quick question, which of the ingredients in each recipe kills the germs?
It's actually specific bacteria that cause the smell! Baking soda is alkaline and is a good cleanser (but not usually used for skin), and coconut oil has antibacterial and antifungal properties. Bentonite clay has a negative charge and attracts positively charged toxins, pulling it away from your skin. The other ingredients might have cleansing properties but I don't know much about them. Hope this helps!
Do you have to keep them in the refrigerator if you live in hot temperature?
Hi! If it is very, very hot, I suggest keeping them in the refrigerator. (maybe not the 3rd DIY deodorant, because it has a lot of shea butter, which stays solid in hot temperatures, but if you see it starts melting, you can keep it in the fridge, too)
Whit only shea butter, can you use clay powder as well ?
How about the expired?
Nice video
What shea butter do you use. The brand I buy now has a weird yellow texture
You have unrefined shea butter then. In the video, I use refined shea butter, it is white and odorless. I haven't tried using it so I don't know if it will work
Is silicone safe as an alternative to metal spoons?
Yes, silicone is a safe option
Amazing tutorial! Where did you get the spray bottle for deodorant number 4? Thank you
I had an oil for the skin & hair in that little bottle; I used it all and then reused the bottle for the deodorant spray. 😊
these bottles are called spritz or fine mist, they're widely available everywhere
These look so good. How long does each one last to use and stored?
A jar of DIY deodorant lasts me 4-5 months.
Which other flour can I use if I don't have arrowroot powder
You can use cornstarch (I tried & works great) or tapioca starch (I tried only the 3rd recipe with tapioca starch, and the result was great).
thanks for the recipe. I want to make the 2nd deo, can I omit the shea butter? Can I also replace the arrowroot powder with tapioca starch? Arrowroot is not accessible in my country. Will appreciate your reply 😊. Thanks
From what I've heard, tapioca does work as an alternative :)
I've replied in detail above, in your other comment :)
What if I can't find any arrowroot powder? Can I use cornstarch?
I think yes
Yes, you can
After use have to put back in fridge?
Only if it's really really hot where you live (it might melt). Otherwise, it isn't necessary.
For example, I currently live in central Europe and it gets very hot during the summer, but I don't put any of the deodorants in the fridge after use.
These look great!!!! Why do we need clay for deodrant?
Clay can absorb odors, oils & bacteria and act as a physical protective on the skin.
I made the first basic one but my deo is a bit grainy. Why is that?
It could be because of the shea butter; that's the reason why I prefer using refined shea butter because there is no grainy feeling in the end product.
Also, a grainy feel can occur depending on how the deodorant hardens. When the temperature cools down too slowly, it can create a bumpy or grainy texture.
To make it smooth again, add a bit of water in a saucepan, and put it on low heat. Once the water gets hot enough, add the jar with deodorant inside, and stir the mixture for a few minutes, until it melts. Don't boil the water - it just needs to get hot. Remove the deodorant from the saucepan once melted, and place it in the fridge for 30-40 minutes until set and smooth.
Let me know if this helped, or if you have any questions!
Hi can I use cornflower instead of arrowroot powder?
You can use cornstarch! :)
You mean refrigerator? Cuz the freezer will freeze it
what can we substitute for the vodka?
Maybe try witch hazel
For the spray? What can I replace alcohol with?
Maybe witch hazel, but I never tried it so I'm not sure how effective it will be
Ty this helps ❤
Hi what I can use for alcohol free deodorant pls thanks
Perhaps you can try adding witch hazel instead. However, I have never tried it, so I don't know how it will work.
Hi mam what about the shelf life
Check the expiration date of each ingredient you use, and you can calculate an approximate shelf life
I tried recipe #2 and the shea butter i got off amazon STINKS! It was a heavy yellow color, where yours is light cream or white color. Should shea butter have an odor? It was very much like a clay consistency.
Yellow shea butter is essentially how shea butter is produced in its raw state, with no refining taking place. White shea butter is made as a result of refining yellow shea butter and is extracted using heat to remove impurities. The raw shea sometimes has a smokey/burned smell, but it is normal.
For the third deodorant, it is optional for the baking soda, right? I have very sensitive skin!
Yeah. :) I've tried the 3rd one with and without baking soda, and it works great. Omit it if your skin is sensitive.
@@AlmostZeroWaste thank you for your reply!!
Instead of sheabutter which ingredient I can add? Please suggest.
An alternative with a similar creamy texture similar to shea is mango butter.
what does the arrowroot powder do in the first one
arrowroot is oil absorbent (so it makes the deodorant less oily) and a good thickening agent :) you can substitute it with cornstarch, too
@@AlmostZeroWaste thank you
Doesnt alcohol dry out the skin way to much to be used in deodorant ? 50% alcohol even just for 2 tbs sounds way to strong ?
Hi! For me, 2 tbsp wasn't strong but if you feel it might be for you, you can use only 1 tbsp. :)
Do have to store them in the refrigerator
Generally, there's no need. Store them in the fridge only if you live somewhere where is very, very hot, cuz they can melt.
Does this sound like a good homemade deodorant:
1. 1 tbsp coconut oil
2. 2 tsp glycerin
3. 1 tbsp 70% isopropyl alcohol
4. 5 drops each clove and peppermint essential oil
Hey, Bailey. Honestly, I'm not sure how this will act as a deodorant, but if you do it, I would like to know!
@@AlmostZeroWaste okay thank you so much for your answer
Can you use regular alcohol 70% or 90%?
I'm not sure. What do you mean by 'regular' alcohol?
The procedure
Thankyou, great video.
Thank you! I'm glad it was helpful. :)
Sister, can a glass jar be stored in refrigerator ?
Hey! Yeah, I store my deodorant in a glass jar, and if it's too hot outside, I keep it in the fridge. :)
Thanks
You are welcome! 😊