Homemade Deodorant

[MareMare]

2 Ounces isn't a bad size...it just kills me when the natural stores sell half an ounce or a quarter of an ounce for like $12!

[oddityblaise]

Brilliant.  I've always wondered about trying to make my own deodorant.  I'm going to try this, maybe with some clove.  Thanks for the recipe!

[craftylittlemonkey]

I found an ingredient to add that would work for those who need a little extra deodorizing.

http://www.makingcosmetics.com/Zinc-Ricinoleate-p197.html

[MaryEllenKramer]

I don't know if anyone can help me with this, but I am having a terrible time making this! I've tried a few times and it's not coming together at all. Maybe if I describe it someone can detect where I am making the mistake?

-For starters, my mixture does not look like her pic at all. It is still very fluffy and flakey. I mix and I mix, but it is still powdery. I am using exactly the measurements described. However, I manage to roll it into 2 balls.

-I have tried the oven and the microwave and each time after I let them cool, they crumble to bits as soon as I pick them up and cannot be used.

[smittenheart]

I don't know if anyone can help me with this, but I am having a terrible time making this! I've tried a few times and it's not coming together at all. Maybe if I describe it someone can detect where I am making the mistake?

-For starters, my mixture does not look like her pic at all. It is still very fluffy and flakey. I mix and I mix, but it is still powdery. I am using exactly the measurements described. However, I manage to roll it into 2 balls.

-I have tried the oven and the microwave and each time after I let them cool, they crumble to bits as soon as I pick them up and cannot be used.

maybe more coconut oil??!!

[silverlilypetal]

Oh I'm definitely going to have to try this. My poor skin doesn't like store bought deodorant so maybe it'll tolerate this

[christysaysrawr]

This works really well! You do have to be careful about putting it on- it tends to ball up. My arm pits feel really moisturized though! I put mine in two old deodorant containers and a old Manic Panic jar. I just used plain tea tree oil and it smells really good.

I also melted the coconut oil in the microwave to make it easy to mix it together and stuck it in the fridge to let it harden.

I also used 1/4 cup corn starch and 1/4 cup baking soda- not 1/3. You also need alot more coconut oil than just 1 tsp. I just estimated it till it got to a creamy consistency.

[MareMare]

This works really well! You do have to be careful about putting it on- it tends to ball up. My arm pits feel really moisturized though! I put mine in two old deodorant containers and a old Manic Panic jar. I just used plain tea tree oil and it smells really good.

I also melted the coconut oil in the microwave to make it easy to mix it together and stuck it in the fridge to let it harden.

I also used 1/4 cup corn starch and 1/4 cup baking soda- not 1/3. You also need alot more coconut oil than just 1 tsp. I just estimated it till it got to a creamy consistency.

The recipe actually states 1 tbsp (tablespoon) plus

[vixen72]

Will try this. Thank you.

[chocolatebutton]

my mixture does not look like her pic at all. It is still very fluffy and flakey. I mix and I mix, but it is still powdery. I am using exactly the measurements described. However, I manage to roll it into 2 balls.

I made this the other day and it was like that. It was very fluffy and light but the powders seemed to have a good coating of coconut oil so I left it as it was. When I felt it, it was quite gritty but it definitely had enough oil in it. I think I used about 2tbsp coconut oil.

I have tried the oven and the microwave and each time after I let them cool, they crumble to bits as soon as I pick them up and cannot be used.

Might be worth putting them in the fridge for a bit. I heated my mix up in a bowl in the oven, after about 15mins I took it out and poured it into a flexible pot. I let it cool for a bit and then put it in the fridge. When it was cold I removed it from the pot, left it for about 5-10mins and was able to cut it with a sharp knife.