Comments on: Natural Deodorant for Men: Best Kinds and How to Make Your Own

By: Jamie Larrison

Jamie Larrison — Mon, 23 Oct 2023 01:16:58 +0000

In reply to Mike Colombo. The recipe uses 34 drops essential oil total so you could use any combination of essential oils you prefer that total 34 drops. Bergamot is phototoxic above .4% which is about 2 drops per 2 TBSP of other ingredients. Cedarwood doesn't have any specific dilution requirements. In general if you're going for a good scent you'd want 30% of the oils used to be a top note (one that evaporates more quickly like citrus oils), 50% to be a middle note oil, and 20% base note essential oil (like cedarwood or vetiver.)

By: Mike Colombo

Mike Colombo — Sat, 14 Oct 2023 17:45:24 +0000

In reply to Katie Wells. How much essential oil works best? For example if I wanted to use bergamot and cedar wood? Or both with white musk? How do you figure a proper amount?

By: arelliss

arelliss — Mon, 28 Aug 2023 23:56:50 +0000

In reply to Kaleb. I just buy Lavilin. Kinda spendy at $20 but you only need to use it every 7-10 days. Just don't wash it off with soap when you bathe.

By: Jamie Larrison

Jamie Larrison — Thu, 07 Oct 2021 00:10:49 +0000

In reply to Kaleb. Baking Soda has a high pH of around 9 while our skin is naturally acidic at around 4.5 pH. It could very well just be the overuse of baking soda you're reacting to. This recipe is formulated so that the baking soda isn't irritating for most people because there's not a high percentage of it. You can always replace it with more arrowroot powder if desired though. The coconut oil is one of the main active ingredients so there's not really a good sub for it in this recipe.

By: Kaleb

Kaleb — Tue, 05 Oct 2021 11:47:41 +0000

I’ve been using native which has baking soda and coconut oil. Unfortunately it has caused me to break out. After some quick reading, I’ve discovered it is likely due to baking soda and coconut oil. Is there an alternative to the coconut oil and baking soda? Have you used charcoal?

By: Ubaidullah

Ubaidullah — Sun, 04 Jul 2021 12:25:21 +0000

In reply to Anna. it absorb sweat and its a natural exfoliator. Remove dead cells away from skin.

By: Devin

Devin — Thu, 08 Oct 2020 08:30:17 +0000

In reply to Anna. I have the same question here. I leave bee products out of my routine.

By: Katie Wells

Katie Wells — Sat, 18 Jul 2020 13:48:31 +0000

In reply to Craig. They are mainly for scent so you can omit.

By: Craig

Craig — Mon, 13 Jul 2020 23:41:21 +0000

I like unscented, am I losing anything by not using the essential oils? Are they mainly for scent?

By: Frank Rizzo

Frank Rizzo — Sun, 26 Jan 2020 19:18:21 +0000

In reply to Jay. Are you using DE for the properties of the silica or the aluminum?

By: Katie Wells

Katie Wells — Sun, 29 Dec 2019 01:33:36 +0000

In reply to M Nicolaes. you can cool in the fridge

By: M Nicolaes

M Nicolaes — Mon, 23 Dec 2019 20:53:58 +0000

Hi there, should I put it in the fridge if it isn’t hardening? I don’t know if I can scoop it all out of the deodorant tube to add more arrowroot powder…. hoping it will harden soon!

By: John

John — Sat, 07 Dec 2019 20:58:49 +0000

For the essential oils in the recipe, are you to add all 3 of those or do you choose one? Seems like 32 drops of oils is a lot, so I just wanted to clarify this. Also, if I wanted to try another on the list, is there a recommended amount for those?Thank you.

By: Ruth

Ruth — Wed, 14 Aug 2019 00:08:12 +0000

I made this but instead of essential oils I heated the coconut oil with orange zest, cypress needles, and for needles. I strained them out before adding the beeswax. It smells amazing! Much cheaper than getting the oils for my single income household.

By: Monica

Monica — Fri, 31 May 2019 05:04:45 +0000

Can I use the magnesium oil in the deodorant stick recipe as well? At what rate to your recipe would you suggest if so? Monica

By: Ryan

Ryan — Mon, 20 May 2019 01:14:25 +0000

This recipe seems to be working for me with the addition of 2 tbsp baking soda. Prior to that addition it left me a little stinky at the end of the day.

By: Stacey

Stacey — Tue, 05 Feb 2019 05:20:15 +0000

My husband made this and he likes it. He says it stops the body odor and everything, but it is irritating his armpits. The skin is all red. Is anyone else sensitive like this? It has been probably 6 weeks at least, and we thought the “detox” period should be over now.

By: Anna

Anna — Wed, 16 Jan 2019 11:33:21 +0000

What does the beeswax do as an ingredient? Am I able to omit it without losing the integrity of the recipe?

By: Craig

Craig — Thu, 15 Nov 2018 21:25:05 +0000

Hi, made this in a tube form, was great but a little soft, would more arrowroot powder harden it?

By: Toby

Toby — Mon, 10 Sep 2018 20:42:10 +0000

Such a great recipe, never will I need to make my own deodorant again!

Thank you so much