Posted by Les Mauvaises Herbes
Have you noticed? There are quite a few deodorant recipes on our site, and they are frequently updated!
Why? Because finding a good natural deodorant that works for you can often be difficult and discouraging, whether it's homemade or bought at the pharmacy! So we've gathered them all here, so you can find... the right fit for your foot, or the right deodorant for your armpits!
Our basic recipes
Do you tolerate baking soda well? Then there's no question—our two basic recipes below are highly effective.
But! Keep in mind that if you are sensitive to baking soda, you can replace it in these recipes with the same amount of diatomaceous earth! Highly absorbent, it will do exactly the same job! However, if you use diatomaceous earth, you must not omit the essential oils in the recipes.
Recette · Beginner
Homemade deodorant (super simple recipe)
For years, I searched for the perfect (commercial) deodorant, without success. After a while, my body would get used to the product and it would stop working. So I had to change deodorants every 2 weeks and alternate. Ridiculous! This homemade deodorant has completely changed my life! Two weeks in Mexico without having to reapply during the day? It's a miracle.
- Mariane
Préparation10 min
Conservation12 months +
Rendement120 ml
Recette · Beginner
Summer Shea Deodorant
Are you hooked on our super simple deodorant recipe, but can't use it in the summer because it liquefies in hot weather due to the coconut oil? Don't panic, we have a great creamy deodorant recipe for you that is just as effective and heat-resistant!
Préparation20 min
Conservation12 months +
Rendement125 ml
For more sensitive armpits
Does the baking soda in the basic recipes irritate your skin? We recommend one of our favorite deodorants, a proven alternative that works really well!
This recipe does contain baking soda, yes, but diluted in hydrosol, it loses its abrasive and irritating side! Give it a try if you are looking for a very gentle alternative.
Recette · Beginner
Spray Deodorant with Flowers and Herbs
Finding a natural deodorant that works for you can be difficult. For those who react well to baking soda, it's a no-brainer, because our basic recipe is pretty miraculous, thank you very much. Do you have more sensitive skin and haven't yet found what you're looking for in our recipes? This one is for you!
Préparation5 min
Conservation3-6 months
Rendement40 ml
Without baking soda
Does the mere thought of baking soda make you itchy? Do you prefer to avoid it completely?
As we mentioned above, you can choose to replace it with diatomaceous earth in the recipes. BUT. Try our recipe based on zinc oxide and white clay. You will be truly surprised by its effectiveness. Adopted by hundreds and hundreds of armpits in Quebec (and probably a few overseas)!
Recette · Beginner
Deodorant without baking soda for underarms at rest
Did you sadly say goodbye to your baking soda deodorant because it irritated your armpits? Baking soda is the king of natural deodorant ingredients, but did you know that zinc oxide and clay are two ingredients that are great replacements? Discover your new favorite recipe!
Préparation20 min
Conservation6-12 months
Rendement125 ml
For pregnant or breastfeeding people's armpits!
Deodorants generally contain a minimal amount of essential oils that remain safe during pregnancy and breastfeeding, in theory. But we are playing it safe with this recipe based on essential oils recognized as safe!
Recette · Intermediate
Pregnancy & breastfeeding-friendly deodorant
Several essential oils are not recommended during pregnancy and breastfeeding; they could impact hormones and uterine muscles or contain molecules toxic to the fetus. However, in deodorants, the dosage of essential oils is normally safe. But since we know you like to play it safe, we've put together a recipe made with essential oils known to be harmless!
Préparation10 min
Conservation1 year +
Rendement70 ml
Magnesium milk? You bet!
Magnesium milk, which can be found in any good pharmacy near you for next to nothing, is... a laxative! But above all, it is a magnesium hydroxide suspension that is champion at absorbing moisture.
A truly amazing and effective recipe!
Recette · Beginner
Milk of Magnesia Deodorant
Here's a recipe for a milk of magnesia deodorant, without baking soda, and frankly astonishing in its effectiveness! Like baking soda, milk of magnesia is alkaline. However, even though it's composed of insoluble molecules (hence its milky appearance), it's not abrasive and is suitable for sensitive underarms.
Préparation3 min
Conservation6 months
Rendement50 ml
We hope you are inspired! Happy discovering xxx
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Essential oils
Which essential oils (EOs) should you add to your deodorant recipe? Beyond wanting to give the product a pleasant scent, we choose essential oils for their deodorizing properties. Some EOs help regulate sweat production, while others help control the populations of bacteria that cause bad odors.
Always choose essential oils that are gentle on the skin and suitable for your health condition, and avoid exposing your skin to the sun if you use photosensitizing EOs.
Sweat-regulating essential oils
– palmarosa (Cymbopogon martinii)
– clary sage (Salvia sclarea)
– ladaniferous cistus (Cistus ladaniferum)
– Provence cypress (Cupressus sempervirens)
Antibacterial essential oils
– lemon (Citrus limonum– ho wood (Cinnamomum camphora linaloliferum)*
– tea tree (Melaleuca alternifolia)*
– rose geranium (Pelargonium graveolens
– noble laurel (Laurus nobilis)*
– true lavender (Lavandula officinalis)*
– super lavandin (Lavandula burnatii super)
– bigarade petitgrain (Citrus aurantium ssp amara)*
– Indian verbena (Cymbopogon flexuosus)*
– cineole rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis cineoliferum)
For fragrance
– patchouli (Pogostemon cablin)
– sweet orange (Citrus sinensis)
– balsam fir (Abies balsamea)
– ylang-ylang (Cananga odorata)
– sandalwood (Santalum album)
– cardamom (Elletaria cardamomum)
* Essential oils considered safe during pregnancy and breastfeeding at cosmetic concentrations.
