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DIY Spa Treatment: A Danger-Free Deodorant

Thu, 04/03/2008 - 3:00pm by bellasugar
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This fun, easy at-home liquid deodorant recipe is free of aluminum, parabens, and paba. It's a safer alternative to antiperspirants — but remember, it won't keep you dry, it will only help to disinfect and cover the smell of your body's natural perspiration. If you want to concoct your own danger-free deodorant, here's what you'll need:

  • 1 spray bottle
  • 1/4 cup witch hazel extract
  • 1 tsp aloe vera gel
  • 1/2 cup mineral water
  • 1 tspn vegetable glycerin
  • two drops lavender oil
  • three drops tea tree oil
  • For step-by-step directions on how to combine all of the ingredients, read more.

    • Step 1: Begin by pouring the water into the spray bottle and then adding the vegetable glycerin and and aloe vera gel. Shake vigorously until it is all blended together.
    • Step 2: Next, add the witch hazel extract and the essential oils and shake again until the mixture is smooth. The lavender oil helps create a pleasant scent and it is also an antiseptic. The tea tree oil is also an antiseptic, an antibacterial and a fungus and germ fighter.
    • Step 3: Spray one or two times under each arm and wait a few seconds for the mineral water to evaporate a little bit before dressing. Also, feel free to add an additional essential oil for a more potent fragrance.

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    16 Comments Add a Comment

    • Nicwolf's picture
      Nicwolf
      2

      I love this DIY recipe! I'm always up for trying home made beauty concoctions.

      22 weeks 3 days ago Report Comment
    • emalove's picture
      emalove
      3

      I don't see myself ever doing this...I'll just buy one of the natural ones they sell at Whole Foods.

      22 weeks 3 days ago Report Comment
    • puddlesworth's picture
      puddlesworth
      6

      why waste the time and money making that, if you want natural made at home deodorant, use some wet baking soda.

      22 weeks 3 days ago Report Comment
    • audreyxoxo's picture
      audreyxoxo
      8

      this is tempting but only people who dont sweat much can use this, otherwise its sweat-circle-central!

      22 weeks 3 days ago Report Comment
    • jennjennnbubba's picture
      jennjennnbubba
      9

      thanks Bella, I have been having a hard time finding a deodorant that I like so I think I am going to give this a try

      22 weeks 3 days ago Report Comment
    • AllaWallaBalla's picture
      AllaWallaBalla
      10

      I was wondering if there would be a difference between using vegetable glycerin and "regular" glycerin. I'm always down for a diy project even though it remains to be seen whether I'll actually use it or not. Thanks, Bella!

      22 weeks 3 days ago Report Comment
    • aimeeb's picture
      aimeeb
      11

      My mother makes one that involves cornstarch, it's in a powder form not spray.

      22 weeks 3 days ago Report Comment
    • norak's picture
      norak
      13

      That sounds like it's worth giving a try! Thanks for the idea

      22 weeks 3 days ago Report Comment
    • guidolina's picture
      guidolina
      14

      Has anyone tried this before? I am interested in a "natural" deo but any that I've bought didn't work for me. Any thoughts?

      22 weeks 1 day ago Report Comment
    • Advah's picture
      Advah
      15

      Thanks Bella, I'm always looking for a natural deodorant, too! Will def try that one!

      Guidolina, I've read good reviews about the Lush deodorant, I can't remember the name but it's basically a block of shea butter with essential oil.

      21 weeks 6 days ago Report Comment
    • michlny's picture
      michlny
      16

      i'VE BEEN TESTING OUT LOTS OF NATURAL / SAFER ALTERNATIVES. THE BEST ONE I'VE FOUND SO FAR - THAT DOESN'T LEAVE ME STINKY - IS THE ALBA DEODORANT STICK.

      16 weeks 6 days ago Report Comment

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