How to Make Deodorant

Making your own deodorant is be a fun and inexpensive project, that allows you to create a product free of harsh chemicals and preservatives. You might not believe that making deodorant could be simpler than going out to buy a store-bought version, but by using some common household ingredients, you can have stick of homemade deodorant in no time. Read on to learn how to make deodorant.

Difficulty:

Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need

• 2 tsp. of baking soda
• 2 tsp. of petroleum jelly
• 2 tsp. of talcum powder
• Double boiler
• Small container with lid

1. Mix the baking soda, petroleum jelly and talcum powder.

2. Heat the mixture in a double boiler, over low heat.

3. Stir the mixture while it is heating. You will know it is finished when a smooth cream starts to form.

4. Put the cream in a small container with a very tight lid.

5. Use as you would use store-bought deodorant.

Tips & Warnings

• To make spray deodorant, mix 2 tbsp. of alum in 1 pint of warm water and stir. Add a small amount of cologne, perfume or aftershave and put it in a spray bottle. Alum can be purchased at most drugstores.

• Get creative and make up a brand name for your deodorant. Get even more creative and invent a logo, print it on a label along with your brand name and stick it on the bottle or container of deodorant.

• This recipe will help you stay dry, but does not have the scent of most store-bought deodorants.