Summer has come into its own. Along with traditional pleasures - vacations, relaxing by the river, sea or ocean, light dresses and spectacular accessories - we also face a small but annoying problem - sweating. The process is natural, useful (removes toxins, toxins, normalizes body temperature), but it is often associated with an unpleasant odor. What if there is no deodorant at hand? Or those that do not suit you with the level of quality and safety in caring for your own body? The solution is quite simple and verified by the history of mankind - a deodorant produced independently. Prepare it immediately for the whole family, so that you can try several recipes at the same time, experiment with aromas and textures and choose the best tool that eliminates an undesirable problem. Do not confuse deodorants with antiperspirants. The first only remove the unpleasant odor.
Pros and cons of self-made deodorants
Natural products made at home have a number of advantages and only a few possible disadvantages. Let's consider each separately.
Pros:
- The lack of perfumes, aluminum, parabens and other chemicals, the properties and characteristics of the effects of which we do not even guess.
- A pleasant aroma that can be selected independently using various essential oils.
- No irritation due to the use of natural ingredients.
- Fast and comfortable cooking immediately for the whole family.
Minuses:
- Home deodorant should not contain funds for which you may have an allergic reaction (this is easy to control).
- Special storage conditions are required, so the tool cannot be taken with you on trips and trips.
- After application, you must wait up to ten minutes for the skin to absorb deodorized substances. So you eliminate the risk of greasy stains on clothing.
- After cooking, you must wait a couple of days (or even weeks in the case of tinctures of herbs), so that the product is finally "ripened".
How to make a deodorant with your own hands, everyone can figure it out. You just need to set a goal, familiarize yourself with the recipe, stock up on ingredients and devote some time to this. In the summer you can experiment with different variations of compositions and aromas, choosing the most optimal.
Do-it-yourself deodorant: recipes
The traditional components in homemade deodorants are soda, oil, starch, clay, beeswax, vitamins in capsules (optional). Bulk components act as thickeners. The composition ends with essential oils, which can be selected depending on personal preferences. Fruit, herbal, woody and citrus flavors as part of homemade deodorant will allow you to experiment and try yourself as a perfumer.
All ingredients are mixed in different sequences and proportions, obtaining compounds for a specific type and skin needs. There are classic and individual recipes that you adapt to your taste. The consistency distinguishes between solid, liquid and creamy home-made deodorants. Let's consider several options with examples.
Probiotic Solid Deodorant Recipe
One serving will provide a family of three for 4 months. For cooking you will need:
- half a glass of cocoa butter;
- soda - 3 tbsp. l .;
- 3 tablespoons of potato or corn starch;
- 2 capsules of powder probiotic;
- 5-10 drops of an essential oil or mixture (e.g., lavender, orange, ylang ylang, geranium, lime or lemongrass).
In a small metal bowl, melt the cocoa butter over a low heat. When the composition becomes homogeneous, set it aside and add soda and starch. Wait about ten minutes. Stir periodically until thickened. Add essential oil at the end. When the mixture has completely cooled, open the capsules with the probiotic and mix it.
Do-it-yourself solid deodorant is quite simple. The resulting mass must be distributed among the containers based on each member of the family and immediately after cooling, put in the refrigerator. The composition should cool quickly so that the ingredients do not begin to exfoliate. After that, you can store the product at room temperature.
The recipe for a classic emollient deodorant
For cooking you will need:
- 3 tablespoons of dried chamomile flowers;
- 5 tablespoons of cocoa butter;
- 2 tablespoons of dried marigold flowers;
- 3 tablespoons of sunflower oil (can be replaced with almond, apricot kernel or avocado);
- 2 tablespoons of corn starch;
- 2 tablespoons of soda;
- essential oils to choose from (neutral are lavender and tea tree).
In a small sterilized glass bowl, mix the flowers and oils. Shake well. Set aside in a dark place for 2-3 weeks, periodically mixing the composition.
After the specified time, drain the oil. You can slightly warm it in a water bath in order to better separate it from the flowers. In another sterilized glass jar, combine oil with dry ingredients. Mix well. Add a drop of essential oils. Apply in small portions and distribute with your fingertips. Store home deodorant in the bathroom. Shelf life is 3-4 months. Having prepared a liquid deodorant with your own hands, you will be sure of its quality and safety for the skin and body. Also, the product will provide a soft and fairly effective care.
Homemade Deodorant for Sensitive Skin
You will need the following components:
- half a glass of cocoa butter;
- 2 tablespoons shea butter;
- 3 tablespoons of beeswax;
- 2 tablespoons of corn or potato starch;
- 2 tablespoons of soda (reduce to one if irritation appears on the skin);
- up to 10 drops of essential oil or several mixtures.
Melt cocoa butter with wax and shea butter in a small bowl over low heat. Stir constantly. When the mixture becomes homogeneous, add starch and soda. Then enter the essential oils. Stir constantly, because the mixture quickly thickens. Deodorants (cooked with your own hands) based on shea butter and beeswax have a milder and calming effect on the skin.
Homemade Liquid Roller Deodorant
And there is nothing super complicated. Stock up on the following set of products:
- ¼ cup of magnesium hydroxide;
- 1/8 cup corn or potato starch;
- ¼ cup soda;
- 1/8 cup aloe vera extract;
- ¼ cup of witch hazel (to reduce perspiration);
- 1/8 cup of filtered water (you can without it to get a creamy texture);
- about 10 drops of essential oils;
- a pair of containers from roller deodorants.
Place all the ingredients in a small container and mix well until smooth. Bottle the product. A self-made natural deodorant, which has a liquid texture, is more conveniently applied, and the aloe vera contained in the composition soothes and disinfects the skin.
Properties of components in homemade deodorant formulations
1. Shea butter softens the skin due to the content of vitamin E. The component is quickly absorbed, therefore it is indispensable in those cases when it is necessary to put on quickly after applying the deodorant.
2. Cocoa butter contains vitamin E and minerals such as manganese, calcium, iron and zinc. It provides a sliding effect when applied, and also nourishes the skin.
3. Kaolin as well as bentonite clay help neutralize odor. They are softer in effect than soda, and are ideal for those whose last causes irritation.
4. Beeswax provides barrier protection while allowing the skin to breathe. It is he who is the basis for giving the composition the desired shape.
5. Essential oils are not suitable for sensitive skin. As for everything else, they perfectly soften, give an odor and disinfect the application area. Self-made deodorants can act as a pleasant souvenir to relatives and friends. The main thing is not to overdo it with oils: their content should not exceed 10-20 drops in 2 servings.
How to optimally switch to home-made deodorants
If you are using a similar tool for the first time, it may seem ineffective. However, systemic use or the alternation of a home recipe with a purchase formula will give the first results after a month of use. According to the reviews of those who practiced such a transition, after a couple of weeks the smell of sweat becomes not so saturated, and in general the sweating process is normalized for the better. It is clear that you will not be able to abandon industrial antiperspirants when going to a formal event, and in other extreme conditions they may be needed, however, as an option for every day in the home, deodorants made with your own hands will become invaluable helpers for you.
Home Deodorant Reviews
As in any situation, the phrase: "How many people - so many opinions" hits exactly the target. You just have to make your own. One thing is known for certain: it’s not so difficult to make a deodorant with your own hands. Reviews about this product were divided into positive, negative and neutral. Having studied them, we can conclude that the means of home production have both pluses and minuses. To decide on what to use — purchased or self-made deodorants, it is necessary to compare the effects of both. Prepare the composition and test. Fans of natural homemade cosmetics will come in handy for several recipes. Familiarize yourself with the characteristics of the effects of the components, adapt the composition for yourself.
Self-made deodorants have proven themselves for everyday use in non-extreme situations. The harmful effects on the body of the components of a purchased product force many to try safer personal care options. Prepare the first home deodorant for testing, test a couple of weeks, and you can decide on further priorities.