A Natural Alternative ~ Homemade Deodorant

49 Comments

1. Lauren on January 24, 2014 at 1:17 am

   Great idea! The little jars you store your deodorant in are cute, too!Reply
   • Mary Beth on January 27, 2014 at 9:58 pm

     Thanks so much, Lauren ~ I bought those jars a few years ago....I knew they'd come in handy some day. :)Reply
2. Linda @ Mixed Kreations on January 24, 2014 at 4:41 am

   I'm going to have to try this. I use a lot of natural remedies, but I haven't tried a natural deodorant. I make my own fabric softener to, but I want to try the dryer sheets that's at "The Everydsy Home" too. Thank you for all the links. Going through everyone and pinning!Reply
   • Mary Beth on January 27, 2014 at 9:57 pm

     Thanks, Linda ~ I've just started to use natural remedies and homemade products in the last few years and I'm lovin' it! I appreciate the 'pin' hugsReply
3. [email protected] on January 24, 2014 at 5:38 am

   I knew that homemade deodorant could be made, but I had no idea how to do it. I love that you make a custom scent for each family member. Thanks so much for sharing this helpful tip.Reply
   • Mary Beth on January 27, 2014 at 9:56 pm

     Thanks so much, Paula. I had no idea either until a few months ago ~ I love it!Reply
4. Linda on January 24, 2014 at 2:38 pm

   Wow. This is great. I think this will be far better and more natural, too. Thanks, Linda @ Crats a la modeReply
   • Mary Beth on January 27, 2014 at 9:55 pm

     Thanks so much, Linda. *hugs*Reply
5. Sondra @ Sondra Lyn at Home on January 24, 2014 at 3:51 pm

   This is great, Mary Beth... and I'm sure a real lifesaver for people with sensitive skin! Many people can't wear OTC deodorants because of the aluminum in them. It's such fun to see what everyone has made... I'm loving this tour!! Blessings! SondraReply
   • Mary Beth on January 27, 2014 at 9:55 pm

     Thanks so much, Sondra. My oldest son has eczema so I try to watch what he uses and this has worked for him without any reaction ~ thankfully! I've had a great time on the tour as well ~ I'm learning (and pinning) so many great ideas. Hugs, Mary BethReply
6. Becca on January 24, 2014 at 5:48 pm

   This was an AWESOME idea! I am so impressed!! xoxoReply
   • Mary Beth on January 27, 2014 at 9:53 pm

     Thanks so much, Becca!hugsReply
7. Kerryanne @ Shabby Art Bourtique on January 25, 2014 at 4:37 am

   I've made quite a few of my own beauty products Marybeth, but never tried deodorant. I look forward to trying this recipe and I'm pinning now for use later in the week. Thank you for sharing your homemade beauty product.Reply
   • Mary Beth on January 26, 2014 at 11:45 am

     Thanks so much, Kerryanne ~ it definitely works. I'm never going back to the processed ones again. Have a great week!Reply
8. Kathy on January 25, 2014 at 8:31 am

   This sounds wonderful, I'm not too keen on processed deodorants….this sounds fantastic! LOVE the sweet little jars! KathyReply
   • Mary Beth on January 26, 2014 at 11:29 am

     Thanks so much, Kathy ~ I only recently even gave thought to all the chemicals in deodorant and the fact that it was being placed directly on top of lymph nodes...UGH!Reply
9. Jennifer @ Town and Country Living on January 25, 2014 at 8:33 am

   My daughter makes her own deodorant and I always wondered how she did it. Now I know!! :)Reply
   • Mary Beth on January 26, 2014 at 11:28 am

     It is so easy and it works....that's what I love about it. Thanks so much for stopping by, Jennifer!Reply
10. Stephanie on January 25, 2014 at 2:22 pm

    I HAVE to try this. Love that it's natural. I've pinned and shared on FB so I remember. Thanks!Reply
    • Mary Beth on January 26, 2014 at 11:04 am

      Thanks so much, Stephanie!Reply
11. Denise on January 25, 2014 at 3:15 pm

    I have been dying to try an all natural deodorant so I am looking forward to making my own Mary Beth! Great feature!Reply
    • Mary Beth on January 26, 2014 at 10:48 am

      Thanks, Denise ~ I can't wait to try your exfoliating scrub...it looks awesome!Reply
12. Karen Wolff on January 25, 2014 at 7:19 pm

    Great alternative to all those chemicals! Where do you buy the arrowroot powder and also what scents do you use for the males? TIA!Reply
    • Mary Beth on January 25, 2014 at 7:34 pm

      Hi Karen ~ I buy my arrowroot powder from Amazon.com and I use tea tree oil, rosemary and cedar wood for my guys.Reply
      • Karen Wolff on January 25, 2014 at 7:50 pm

        Thanks so much! This has been weighing on my mind for a while-can't wait to try it!Reply
        • Mary Beth on January 25, 2014 at 9:55 pm

          You're welcome, Karen! I love it and my guys prefer it now which I'm so glad about.Reply
    • Toni on January 26, 2014 at 9:57 am

      You can get it in the grocery store in the natural baking sectionReply
      • Mary Beth on January 26, 2014 at 10:46 am

        Thanks for the info, Toni!Reply
13. Anne on January 26, 2014 at 11:33 am

    Thank you for sharing this! I just started using homemade deodorant that I have been buy locally.But I would like to make it myself.Thank you of sharing!Reply
    • Mary Beth on January 26, 2014 at 11:55 am

      You're welcome, Anne! Thanks for stopping by. :)Reply
14. Jelli on January 27, 2014 at 10:25 am

    I make my own deo too, and have loved it for more than 2 years! My recipe is much simpler, but the mainstays of baking soda and coco oil are the same. Glad you love it!Reply
    • Mary Beth on January 27, 2014 at 10:12 pm

      Thanks so much, Jelli ~ I'd love to see and try your recipe. Is it on your blog? :)Reply
15. Shannah @ Just Us Four on January 27, 2014 at 6:33 pm

    I've always wondered if homemade deodorant worked! Thanks for the great share!Reply
    • Mary Beth on January 27, 2014 at 10:10 pm

      Thanks so much, Shannah ~ I hope you get a chance to try it....I know you'll like it!Reply
16. Alice @ Mums Make Lists on January 27, 2014 at 8:31 pm

    Sounds brilliant. Have been thinking alot about all the chemicals in toiletries and make up and how we can "detox" from them as a family. P.S. Love the whole showcase - fantastic!Reply
    • Mary Beth on January 27, 2014 at 10:06 pm

      I'm glad you enjoyed the showcase, Alice. I found so many great recipes to try. I'm like you....the thought of all of the chemicals we're around and soak in daily is really getting to me ~ these natural alternatives are wonderful! Have a fabulous week ~ hugs ~ Mary BethReply
17. Jessi @ Practically Functional on January 29, 2014 at 7:20 pm

    What a great idea, glad to hear it works well too! Thanks so much for sharing this at the Creativity Unleashed party, I'm pinning this for sure!Reply
18. Julie on January 31, 2014 at 9:33 pm

    I love this MB. I have OFTEN discussed with other women my concerns with using antiperspirants. If you notice, all women's deodorants in the store are also antiperspirants. Now, Men's on the other hand…you can find just deodorants. I don't go near woman's deodorants for this reason. I only use men's. The best smelling girly one I could find is Old Spice Sport. We have like 10 of them in our house lol. Now I want to try your idea!! Thanks so much for the info. XOReply
19. Tina on February 2, 2014 at 5:44 pm

    That is great! I have been trying to be more natural with my products too, recently made homemade shampoo and love it. I will have to give this recipe a try. Thanks for sharing!Reply
    • Mary Beth on February 3, 2014 at 8:34 pm

      Thanks so much for stopping by, Tina ~ I'll have to give homemade shampoo a try ~ I've been trying to switch over a little at a time but so far I am really thankful to be using natural products more and more.Reply
20. Lisa @ Cooking with Curls on February 5, 2014 at 1:51 pm

    I know I should make my own, but I am a creature of habit. ;) One of these days, maybe I can find some plastic tube/ rollie things things to put it in! Thanks so much for sharing with us at Best of the Weekend Mary Beth. Pinned to our party board!!Reply
    • Karen Wolff on February 7, 2014 at 10:31 am

      Hi Lisa-I just wanted to let you know that amazon sells the empty deo containers-just purchased some to make Mary Beth's recipe!Reply
      • Mary Beth on February 10, 2014 at 7:27 pm

        Thanks for passing the info along, Karen!Reply
21. Sharon on February 8, 2014 at 3:36 am

    My husband decided to go the natural route with his deodorant, but he just swabs on alcohol. I keep telling him there has to be a better way. I'm so glad you did the research and shared it with us. I will be making this for not just him, but me too.Reply
22. Karen Wolff on February 12, 2014 at 5:08 pm

    I'm having trouble mixing my ingredients-my coconut oil is hard, should I microwave it for a little?Reply
    • Mary Beth on February 12, 2014 at 6:05 pm

      I just keep mixing mine ~ it softens up as I mix. Try using a fork if you aren't already doing that. Let me know how it works out. p.s. If you do microwave it I would only do 15 seconds at a time.Reply
      • Karen Wolff on February 12, 2014 at 7:27 pm

        thanks Mary Beth-I only microwed for 15 seconds and keep stirring and it worked! The kids and I had fun making our own special blends :)Reply
23. [email protected] on February 16, 2014 at 9:01 pm

    I love it, I make a lot of our natural products but not deodorant yet. Now I will, thanks so much, and I have everything I need right on hand. I'll be making a batch soon! Thanks for sharing at Sunday's Best, your creative inspiration is always a delight to see!Reply
24. [email protected] on March 1, 2014 at 10:32 pm

    Hi Mary Beth, a quick note to let you know you are being featured at Sunday's Best. I'm definitely trying this out.Reply