Comments on: DIY Natural Deodorant

By: Lucy

Lucy — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 03:06:42 +0000

Thanks for the post and pictures!!! I made the EXACT same recipe with the same type of old deodorant container (gel). The funny thing is that you did NOT have to remove the bottom. If you examine the top of the container, you should see a seam between to top and the rest of the container. With some force, the top should pop off like the top of a salt shaker. I used “Secret” brand of gel deodorant container and the top came off easily and snapped back on easily as well. Furthermore, the holes on top are slots rather than holes so it should dispense the homemade concoction quite easily. Have a great day!

By: jack

jack — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 02:42:23 +0000

1 – plain white 5% vinegar kills the bacteria that turn sweat into stink. works great and is super cheap and doesn’t get my fingers oily or my shirts oily.

2 – ALL coconut oil is organic – they don’t spray or fertilize coconuts for anything.

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By: harper

harper — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 23:45:53 +0000

Thanks for the recipe and the thought of re-using my old deodorant container. Wasn’t it interesting to see how that works? I’m going to smell rather lavender-y as I oops added more than a few drops. Here’s hoping it works for me. Is it still working for you?

By: Olivia

Olivia — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 20:46:16 +0000

Made this in seconds. Works like magic! Love it.

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By: Cheap Like Me

Cheap Like Me — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 16:32:58 +0000

@Slick – thanks for the detailed review!

So far for me, it works wonders. I put it on on Friday morning, then left to go camping. Got hot and sweaty in the sun both days, spent time in the hot car, and slept a little too warm at times, as well as being caught in the rain — and came home Sunday afternoon with no smell at all.

By: Slick

Slick — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 11:39:31 +0000

First day of use notes:
1. Coconut oil is…oily, but absorbs quickly. Henceforth, I will put the deodorant on first thing to give it some time to sink in before I dress.
2. The coconut oil turns from a solid to a liquid immediately upon making contact with the skin. Only a thin layer is needed – one swipe – and it kind of runs down the side of the applicator, so make sure you never store the applicator at an angle if the temperature might get over 75 degrees, because you’ll have an oily mess.
…which means…
3. You probably shouldn’t travel with this deod., or if you do, bag it…double bag it…triple bag it…and keep it in your carry on where appropriate. If it gets above 75 degrees, it’s going to turn into a liquid. Don’t say you weren’t warned. You could also store it in a shampoo-like container, and squeeze out a small amount and rub it into your pits when you’re ready to use it, I suppose. That might work.
4. I’ve taken a stick of Tom’s with me to work today…just in case…since this is to be my first trial run. Boy, I’m a brave girl, testing my product at work, aren’t I?
5. Next time I’m considering adding a bit of witch hazel to the cooling mixture to balance it out some. I’ll let you know how it works.

I’m hooked. I don’t think I’ll ever go back. So easy. So cheap. So healthy.

Pit-talk…is there anything sexier?

By: Slick

Slick — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 00:22:22 +0000

Big sale on coconut oil today at Whole Foods. I made this and used a funnel to put it into an empty deod bottle with the leftover into an Altoids tin.
I froze them for about 30 mins so I could put it straight into the containers.
I used Tea Tree Oil, Rosemary Oil, and Camphor Oil.
For the fall, if this works, I’m considering Cedarwood and Sweet Orange.
Can’t wait to see how it works! What a great idea, thank you!

By: Kimberly

Kimberly — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 18:08:50 +0000

I’ve been doing this very thing through the last month with a lot of heat and hard work. I used the same recipe and poured it in the canning jar. It works GREAT! I’ll never go back.