This DIY deodorant spray with rose and lavender will have you smelling like flowers, even when you’re sweating it out in the garden! Made with gentle, all-natural ingredients that are powerful and protect your health.
I can Let’s tell you all about this natural deodorant spray made from plant ingredients and what it does for your skin.
I can goes on and on about how this product is packed with the soothing benefits of aloe vera, witch hazel, lavender, and rose.
I can praise that it is free of harmful chemicals that can cause illness and impair your body’s natural functions. Or I could tell you that it smells like a flower garden in the summer.
But you don’t care about that, do you?!
You just want to know if this homemade deodorant actually works! Well, let’s find out.
The Unpleasant Truth Behind Commercial Deodorants
Armpit odor is actually caused by a group of bacteria. When we sweat, we create the perfect home for bacteria, and as they absorb the moisture, the waste creates a foul odor.
It’s disgusting!
But when we use commercial deodorants and antiperspirants, they actually block both harmful AND beneficial bacteria. When we kill off the beneficial bacteria that protect our bodies from the growth of other harmful bacteria, we can actually make the odor problem worse.
Deodorants can also be disrupt the pH of our skincausing dryness and itching because the skin barrier is damaged.
Natural deodorants will not block sweat glands. Remember, this is a deodorant, not an antiperspirant. If you are switching to a natural deodorant for the first time, you may notice that you sweat more. This is because most commercial deodorants are also antiperspirants.
It may take a few weeks for your body to adjust to the new product as the beneficial bacteria re-grow.
This natural deodorant is made entirely from ingredients you can pronounce, and perhaps most importantly, It does not contain any aluminumIt works to support your body’s natural functions, not against them.
Natural Deodorant Spray Recipe
I started mixing homemade deodorant after sharing a room with my friend Crystal (creative genius and my mom’s inspiration from Hello Creative Family) who used a homemade deodorant spray she customized at an essential oil workshop.
The combination of scents she used smells like a bakery: cloves, cinnamon, and vanilla. DELICIOUS. I tried it, and oh my gosh, it really works! But using hot oils like clove and cinnamon causes my sensitive skin to react.. It’s nothing terrible, but I was wondering if I could make my own deodorant at home that was both effective and soothing to the skin.
I have created a few different variations of the simple spray bases and tried several essential oil blends until I found one that was calming, smelled nice, and worked. Rose and lavender win! It’s beautiful and floral, and best of all, it works.
Check out my homemade deodorant
I’ve been testing it for years on myself, my family, and anyone else who’ll agree to it. After testing it through all four seasons in Vancouver, it’s been great. When I needed a little more volume, I took it to southern Mexico and had some surprising results.
It works just as well at home, but I also use it on my face and skin to soothe and cool my freckled and sunburned skin. And I know it works great on clothes too. Not only does it keep armpit odor at bay, but I can also use it on my clothes when they need a little freshening up.
Homemade Deodorant Spray Recipe from Roses and Lavender
This recipe is not only good for your skin but also good for the planet. I am very focused on reducing the amount of packaging I use and I love reusable glass or stainless steel bottles. Here are some of the beautiful blue glass bottles I use.
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Let’s do it!
Measure all ingredients and place in a fine mist spray bottle. Shake well to mix and spray underarms after showering or whenever underarms need refreshing. Shake well before each use.
Frequently Asked Questions About Homemade Deodorants
The shelf life of any homemade product will be the earliest expiration date of the ingredients you use to make the spray. For example, if the aloe vera gel for this recipe expires after 12 months, but the witch hazel expires after 24 months, then the overall expiration date of this deodorant would be 12 months.
To learn more about cosmetic shelf lives, check out this post.
To increase the shelf life of my homemade deodorant, I use packaged aloe vera gel. Make sure it is pure aloe vera gel (not the fake green stuff!). You can use fresh aloe vera, but it will only last about a week and you will need to keep it in the fridge.
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