How to Make Your Own Deodorant

Making your own deodorant will save money. It's fun, easy and very affordable.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• A container
• Baking Soda
• Corn Starch
• Mint or Bay Leaves
• Rubbing Alcohol
• Essential oil or fragrance

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   Another use for decorator tins.

   Dry Deodorant #1
   Plain baking soda works wonders because it neutralizes odors. If it can neutralize the odor of a cat litter box, imagine what it will do for your underarms.
   
   Fill a small shaker container or tin and just sprinkle a light covering of baking soda onto a damp washcloth. Pat on. Don't rinse. For a fragranced deodorant powder, add a few mint or bay leaves to the tin.

2. Dry Deodorant #2
   Combine the following in a plastic zipper bag,
   1/2 cup baking soda
   1/2 cup cornstarch
   a few mint or bay leaves
   Shake well and pour into a tin with a lid.
   
   To use: apply with dry washcloth & dust on. Alternately reuse an empty spice jar and sprinkle onto damp armpit. For unscented deodorant, omit the bay or mint leaves.

3. Liquid Deodorant #1
   1/4 cup witch hazel extract
   1/4 cup aloe vera gel
   1/4 cup water
   1 teaspoon vegetable glycerin
   a few drops essential oils, if you prefer fragranced deodorant.
   Combine all in a spray bottle, shake well. Will keep almost forever

4. Liquid Deodorant #2
   1 cup rubbing alcohol
   1 cup baking soda
   Mix thoroughly and keep in a spray bottle. Apply as you would any spray or pump deodorant

Tips & Warnings

• Make sure you are not allergic to any of the ingredients before switching completely over to home made versions.
• Making your own deodorant will cost a few dollars a year, depending on the size of your family.

[bmi57]

on 1/8/2008 I really have to try your ideas, thank you.