• 35 ml (2 tbsp + 1 tsp) of witch hazel hydrosol (Witch hazel is known to help regulate perspiration.)
• 2.5 ml (1/2 tsp) of organic aloe gel
• 0.63 to 2.25 ml (1/8 to 1/4 tsp) of baking soda* (The equivalent of a good pinch!)
• 2 drops of organic palmarosa essential oil (Cymbopogon martinii v. motia)** (Antibacterial properties)
• 5 drops of organic clary sage essential oil (Salvia sclarea) (Antibacterial properties)
• 50 ml spray bottle

* Yes! This recipe contains baking soda, but it's dissolved in a water phase. So we keep baking soda's effectiveness, but keep it from irritating our armpits. It's not exactly a miracle, but someone had to think of it!

** Warning: palmarosa and clary sage essential oils are not recommended during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Check out our guide Essential oils: A short guide for pregnancy and breastfeeding and our pregnancy-friendly deodorant recipe.

1. Mix all the ingredients in a spray bottle.

Feel free to create your own essential oil blend. You could use thyme thujanol essential oil (Thymus vulgaris thujanoliferum), tea tree (Melaleuca alternifolia) or true lavender (Lavandula officinalis), all of which are antiseptic.

It's generally recommended not to use more than 2 drops of essential oil per teaspoon of liquid.

Since essential oils don't dissolve in the hydrosol or the aloe gel, it's important to shake the deo before each use.