What does arrowroot powder do in deodorant?
Magnesium and arrowroot powders absorb moisture and keep odors to a minimum without the use of harsh baking soda which can often cause a rash for sensitive skin. A sedimentary clay widely recognized for its skin lightening abilities to even out dark marks and discoloration for perfectly smooth pits.
How do you make 3 ingredient deodorant?
A simple, 3-minute zero waste deodorant recipe
- 1/4 cup of baking soda.
- 1/4 cup of cornstarch.
- 2 tablespoons (plus a smidge) of coconut oil.
- 5-10 drops of essential oils.
How do you make deodorant antiperspirant?
- Measure two tablespoons of baking soda and place it in a bowl.
- Add 10-20 drops of your favorite essential oil, followed by 10-20 drops of tea tree oil.
- Add 2-3 tablespoons coconut oil to the bowl and mix well.
- Make sure the container is clean, dry, and unwound, so that it can be twisted up later when it gets low.
What ingredients make a good deodorant?
The following ingredients can promote a healthy microbiome in your armpit area, while battling unsavory odors.
- Zinc Oxide. Zinc oxide is the main active ingredient in most mineral sunblocks, and also has odor-fighting abilities.
- Titanium Dioxide.
- Clay.
- Charcoal.
- Baking Soda.
- Apple Cider Vinegar.
- Essential Oils.
- Aluminum.
Why is baking soda bad in deodorant?
Baking soda is a very alkaline ingredient with a pH level around 8.3. When you use baking soda in a deodorant a chemical reaction occurs between your slightly acidic skin and the very alkaline baking soda. Over time this damage leaves your skin more vulnerable to infections, pollution, and sun exposure.
Why is baking soda in deodorant bad?
Baking soda is very alkaline (a 9 on the pH scale). So when you apply a deodorant with baking soda, it raises the pH of the skin. When your skin’s pH rises above its normal levels, it can cause irritation such as dryness, redness, itching, and painful rashes.
Can you use just coconut oil as a deodorant?
Coconut oil is a wonderful product to use as a base for deodorant because it kills fungi, yeast and bacteria. Baking soda helps to neutralize odor, the arrowroot powder helps to absorb moisture and the added essential oils are also anti-bacterial.
What’s the bad ingredient in deodorant?
Most conventional deodorants contain a list of toxic ingredients, such as aluminum chlorohydrate, parabens, propylene glycol and triclosan, among other questionable ones.
How to make your own natural deodorant at home?
Combine baking soda and arrowroot powder/cornstarch. Add four tablespoons melted coconut oil and mix with a fork. Continue adding coconut oil until the deodorant reaches your preferred consistency. Transfer mixture to a jar with a tight fitting lid. Melt shea butter and coconut oil in a double boiler over medium heat until barely melted.
When did I start making my own deodorant?
Simple Homemade Deodorant Recipe (that actually works!) I’ve used countless store-bought natural deodorants, and they always leave me stinky and sweaty. I first made this homemade deodorant recipe back in 2011 and still use it daily, along with thousands of rawkstars who swear by it too.
How to make a homemade deodorant stick stick?
Ingredients 1 1 1/2 tbsp candelilla wax 2 1 tbsp cocoa butter 3 1/2 cup virgin coconut oil 4 1/2 tsp olive oil 5 1 cup arrowroot powder 6 2 tbsp baking soda 7 60 drops essential oils of choice 8 6 drops tea tree essential oil More
What kind of oil to use for deodorant?
I use a variety of skin friendly oils and butters in this deodorant recipe. Olive oil, cocoa butter, and coconut oil provide moisturizing properties. Virgin coconut oil has its own antimicrobial properties that help control odor. Arrowroot powder helps to reduce wetness.