All-Natural, Roll-On Deodorant
An all-natural, roll-on deodorant that’s toxic-free, doesn’t cause staining, easy DIY, and actually works? SOLD! I share with you how I make my own natural roll-on deodorant with just two ingredients.
One thing that I am UBER careful with is what products I bring into my home for personal care use, as well as for cleaning. Did you know that our skin is the largest organ? Naturally, we want to keep toxic products off of our skin, so we don’t absorb any harmful, cancer-causing ingredients.
Aluminum is definitely on that list! So I switched to deodorant, vs. antiperspirant, years ago. With my DIY tendencies and budget, frugal-seeking ways, I quickly learned that making my own natural deodorant sticks was way cheaper. However, after some time of use, I noticed that my coconut oil-based deodorants were staining my shirts. Uhm, no thank you.
Enter the liquid, roll-on variety. One day I was perusing Pinterest (oh, how I just love me some Pinterest!) and stumbled across a deodorant that uses a liquid mineral salt along with some essential oils to combat body odor. The first time I made this, I was super excited about how easy and FAST this product was to make!
Before, it was a whole process: measure, weigh, melt, pour, blah blah blah. In other words, precious time. Time that I could’ve spent baking a chocolate fudge pie. Or rosemary olive bread. Ya know … the important things of life. 😉
Anyway, two ingredients. People! Two ingredients that you just pour into a glass roll-on bottle, shake, and go. Life changing! Can I get an AMEN? Hallelujah!
If you’re saying, “Amy, this is fantabulous. Do you have any other products that we can make ourselves?” Why, yes. Yes, I do. I’m glad to share!
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ingredients for life-changing DIY roll-on deodorant
- Milk of Magnesia (I use this brand because it only has two ingredients: magnesium hydroxide and water; I also order in bulk because: family of 5)
- Essential oils of choice
- Glass roller bottles – important if using essential oils.
I love my glass roller bottles because it’s so easy. But if you don’t plan to use essential oils for whatever reason, you can simply apply the milk of magnesia with your fingers (I have not personally tried this without the added EOs). *Side note: essential oils are highly concentrated plant extracts, which can degrade and break down plastic. Thus starting a cycle of again exposing your skin to unwanted toxins.
directions for said life-changing DIY roll-on deodorant
- Take your glass roller bottle and fill with milk of magnesia to neck of bottle
- Drop essential oils of choice in the bottle, place the roller lid and push down to secure, and shake well to distribute evenly
BOOM BABY! Take a moment and listen to the acapella choir of soprano voices, accompanied with a halo glow that surrounds the space where your hands have crafted a lovely odor blocker.
OAF’s family essential oil blends we use for all-natural roll-on deodorant
For a 1 oz. container, use 4-6 drops of essential oil. Adjust accordingly when using your own blends or making multiple batches.
Amyable Blend
- 3 drops Lavender
- 3 drops Bergamot
- (what I currently use) 4 drops “Mrs.” blend from Revive
Man Cub’s Out in the Woods Blend
- 3 drops Cedarwood
- 3 drops Rosemary
Fruity Fresh and Girlie
- 2 drops Lemongrass
- 2 drops of Tangerine or Orange
- and 2 drops Lime
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Will you make your own?
Has the DIY bug bitten you? Did you know your skin was the largest organ of the human body? I hope this helps you to discover that it’s not hard to make your own all-natural, roll-on deodorant. Let me know in the comments below if you make your own and what EOs you use!
Andrea
March 1, 2019 @ 1:04 am
One thing I’ve never liked about roll-ons is how long they take to dry. How is this? Do you have to flap around like a chicken before you can put on your shirt? Or, rather, how long do you have to flap?
Amy
March 1, 2019 @ 4:17 am
Although I really got a little comedy relief just now envisioning your chicken dance ;), I have to say that this roll on dries rather quickly. I apply after I’m already dressed so I don’t notice any wet feeling after 10 or 15 seconds. Man cub says he doesn’t really notice it either. It absorbs fairly quickly! In the video I mention the use of arrowroot to help keep things feeling dry. I’ve personally never used the arrowroot, so can’t say as to how that holds up all day. Hope that helps, and … (humming the chicken dance song) dance on! 😀