How to Make a Tomato Deodorant Cream

Homemade deodorant is easy to make and healthier for you and your skin. This recipe features all natural products and a tart tomato fragrance. Keep in mind that Tomato Deodorant Cream does not have antiperspirant properties, so though it blocks odor exceptionally well, it does not control wetness.

Things You'll Need

• Rice starch
• Sodium bicarbonate
• Vegetable oil
• Essential oil
• Lidded jars

Instructions

1. Combine 1 part rice starch and 2 parts sodium bicarbonate in a mixing bowl.

2. Mix in a natural vegetable oil of your choice, such as safflower oil or olive oil, in small amounts, stirring well after each addition, until you reach a consistency you like.

3. Add a few drops of tomato leaf essential oil. Use essential oils sparingly, as their fragrances and properties are extremely strong.

4. Spoon the Tomato Deodorant Cream into one or more recyclable jars, preferably glass, and make sure their lids are tight. Make a homemade label for each jar.

5. Use Tomato Deodorant Cream by rubbing a small amount into the skin each day after a bath or shower. Allow the cream to dry before you dress.

Tips & Warnings

• For variety, try different vegetable and essential oils in your homemade deodorant cream.

• While allergic reactions are less likely with all-natural ingredients, stay on the safe side and patch test your skin. Dab a very small amount of Tomato Deodorant Cream on the inside of your arm near your elbow and wait 24 hours for a reaction.