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DIY: NATURAL DEODORANT

One of our best selling products is our all-natural Armpit Armor Deodorant. Drug-store deodorants and anti-perspirants can be loaded with chemicals that cause skin irritation and other health problems, as well as fouling up our planet in their production.

Instead of using aluminum to plug up your pores and prevent sweat from brewing a stink in your pits, natural deodorants use ingredients like activated charcoal to absorb sweat and prevent B.O.

Here's natural products guru Renee to take you through the process of making a simple deodorant at home.

In the Lab with the Doc

DIY: NATURAL DEODORANT

One of our best selling products is our all-natural Armpit Armor Deodorant. Drug-store deodorants and anti-perspirants can be loaded with chemicals that cause skin irritation and other health problems, as well as fouling up our planet in their production.

Instead of using aluminum to plug up your pores and prevent sweat from brewing a stink in your pits, natural deodorants use ingredients like activated charcoal to absorb sweat and prevent B.O.

For all you enterprising DIYers out there, here's Renee to teach you how you can make your own all-natural deodorant at home!

In the Lab with the Doc

DIY: NATURAL DEODORANT

One of our best selling products is our all-natural Armpit Armor Deodorant. Drug-store deodorants and anti-perspirants can be loaded with chemicals that cause skin irritation and other health problems, as well as fouling up our planet in their production.

Instead of using aluminum to plug up your pores and prevent sweat from brewing a stink in your pits, natural deodorants use ingredients like activated charcoal to absorb sweat and prevent B.O.

For all you enterprising DIYers out there, here's Renee to teach you how you can make your own all-natural deodorant at home!

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Ingredients:

1. Beeswax Pellets - 3/4 Cup ($)

2. Shea Butter - 1/4 Cup ($)

3. Coconut Oil - 1 1/4 Cup ($)

4. Arrowroot Powder - 1 1/2 Cup ($)

5. Baking Soda - 1/4 Cup ($)

6. Activated Charcoal Powder - 1/16 Tsp ($)

7. Witch Hazel - 1 Tbsp ($)

Ingredients:

1. Beeswax Pellets - 3/4 Cup ($)

2. Shea Butter - 1/4 Cup ($)

3. Coconut Oil - 1 1/4 Cup ($)

4. Arrowroot Powder - 1 1/2 Cup ($)

5. Baking Soda - 1/4 Cup ($)

6. Activated Charcoal Powder - 1/16 Tsp ($)

7. Witch Hazel - 1 Tbsp ($)

The Recipe

1. Combine Beeswax, Shea Butter and Coconut Oil in a double boiler.

Combine the Beeswax, Shea Butter and Coconut Oil in a double boiler.

  • 3/4 cup Beeswax Pellets (Buy it here)
  • 1/4 cup Shea Butter (Buy it here)
  • 1 1/4 cup Coconut Oil (Buy it here)

2. Stir Occasionally Until Completely Melted

Let the Beeswax, Shea Butter and Coconut Oil melt down, stirring occasionally until all the lumps are gone and you're left with a clear liquid.

  • Stir your ingredients occasionally until completely melted

3. Add Your Powders

Once your mixture of liquid mixture is completely melted down, add your powder mix - Arrowroot, Baking Soda and Activated Charcoal.

  • Arrowroot Powder - 1 1/2 Cup (Buy it here)
  • Baking Soda - 1/4 Cup (Buy it here)
  • Activated Charcoal Powder - 1/16 Tsp (Buy it here)

4. Stir to Combine

Stir your powder mix into the melted mixture until completely combined. Your finished product should have a smooth consistency and look something like the picture shown here.

  • Stir all ingredients until completely combined in a smooth liquid consistency.

5. Add Witch Hazel (and Essential Oils)

Lastly, add in your Witch Hazel and stir it into the mix.

If you want to try scenting your deodorant with essential oils, now's the time to add those as well.

  • Witch Hazel - 1 TBSP (Buy it here)
  • If you want to add any essential oils for scent, now's the time to do it! (You could try these to start)

6. Pour into Your Mold and Wait

Pour your mix into a mold and let it rest at room temperature for 1 hour before it's ready to use.

  • Pour into mold
  • Rest for 1 hour at room temperature
  • Use your newly made, all-natural deodorant!

Armpit Armor All-Natural Deodorant

Absorbs sweat and keeps you smelling fresh all day, without harmful chemicals. Finally, an all-natural deodorant that works!

Armpit Armor - All-Natural Deodorant

SHOP NATURAL DEODORANT

We make all-natural first-aid and grooming products for hard-working men and women everywhere.

With In the Lab with the Doc, co-founder Renee Wallace shares the love of hand making cosmetic products that inspired her to start Doc Spartan.

This time, Renee shows you how you can make deodorant at home out of natural ingredients.