Name: Milk of Magnesia Deodorant
Prep time: 3 min
Yield: 50 ml
Ingredients: 50 ml (3 tbsp + 1 tsp) of milk of magnesia (You can find it at any pharmacy.); 5 drops of organic palmarosa essential oil (Cymbopogon martinii v. motia); 5 drops of organic true lavender essential oil (Lavandula officinalis); 50 ml spray bottle

Milk of Magnesia Deodorant

Mariane

Here's a milk of magnesia deodorant recipe, free of baking soda, and frankly astonishing in its effectiveness! Like baking soda, milk of magnesia is alkaline. However, even though it's made of insoluble molecules (hence its milky look), it's not abrasive and is suited to sensitive armpits.

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Level

Beginner

Preparation

3 min

Contains

50 ml

Conservation

6 months

Ingredients

50 ml (3 tbsp + 1 tsp) of milk of magnesia* (You can find it at any pharmacy.)
5 drops of organic palmarosa essential oil (Cymbopogon martinii v. motia)
5 drops of organic true lavender essential oil (Lavandula officinalis)
50 ml spray bottle

* Milk of magnesia is a solution of magnesium hydroxide, purified water and potassium sorbate (which acts as a preservative) used against heartburn and constipation. Yes, it can be used as a deo! Hard to beat on versatility.

Preparation steps

1. Fill a spray bottle with milk of magnesia.

2. Add the essential oils and shake well.

Note: We advise using a milk of magnesia with a short ingredient list: magnesium hydroxide, water and preservative (usually potassium sorbate). Some other additives aren't great for the skin, and you don't want to end up with a sweet, cherry-flavored deo either!

How to use it

Shake the bottle before use. Spray a small amount under the armpits.

Although you can apply this deodorant with your hands, it's much nicer and more economical to use a spray bottle, or a roll-on. Careful: if you don't use it regularly, milk of magnesia may dry out and block your sprayer's mechanism.

Important: if you're pregnant or breastfeeding, some essential oils are not recommended. Check out our article on the safe use of essential oils during pregnancy and breastfeeding. If needed, consult an aromatherapist for more information.