Photo by Dana Tentis

This recipe for a deodorant is incredibly easy to make with household ingredients and works perfectly.

It feels nice, smells nice, leaves no stains and is completely natural.

I used it all through the summer heat and honestly feel like it worked better than any commercial deodorant I’ve ever used.

To make your own deodorant, simply mix an equal amount of (melted) coconut oil, baking soda and starch. The ingredients have an antibacterial effect, it feels good, and it’s easy to apply!

If you keep it in the fridge, you can use it as a roll-on, I have mine in a little pot in the bathroom and just dip in my finger to apply it.

The recipe below lasted almost half a year for me.

You can add some essential oils too, if you like (just check before that you’re not allergic).

I used clove, which has a nice earthy smell and also adds another antibacterial component.

PS: Check out the D.I.Y. shampoo bars too!

INGREDIENTS D.I.Y. Deodorant:

Instructions:

1. Melt coconut oil
2. Mix baking soda and starch. It is best to sieve both powders so that there are no lumps.
3. Add coconut oil and mix all ingredients well.
4. Add essential oils if you like.
5. Fill into a jar or container.

Did you try this? Share your experience below if you like.