DIY Refreshing Sweet Orange Kaolin Deodorant Recipe

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Even though I love the convenience of store-bought deodorants, the fuss about their safety has left a lingering question in my mind. Should I continue using them or switch to a more natural alternative? To test their efficiency, I decided to try my hand at making natural homemade deodorant complete with sweet orange and melissa essential oil. The result is a refreshing deodorant with a lasting freshness that you’ll love! I promise.

Table of Contents

• Are DIY Deodorants Worth the Effort
• How Does Sweet Orange Kaolin Deodorant Work
• Switching to Natural Deodorant? What to Expect
• DIY Refreshing Sweet Orange Kaolin Deodorant Recipe
• Shelf Life and Storage
• Substitutes
• FAQs
  • Deodorant vs Antiperspirant: What’s the difference?
  • What does kaolin clay do in deodorant?

Are DIY Deodorants Worth the Effort

Making your own deodorant might seem like a time-consuming process, and you might ask yourself, “Do I really want to go through all that trouble? Are the DIY deodorants even worth it?” Even though there is no one-size-fits-all answer when it comes to natural deodorants, my experience tells me that the benefits are undeniable. 

First and foremost, you can control the ingredients and reduce your exposure to synthetic ingredients. Secondly, your deodorant is more eco-friendly. Last, of all, you’ll smell great, plus the process is fun and rewarding!

How Does Sweet Orange Kaolin Deodorant Work

If you are ready to ditch your conventional deodorant in favour of a natural alternative, you are probably wondering how it works. When we sweat, our armpits become moist and warm, creating an ideal environment for bacteria responsible for producing compounds that contribute to body odour. To soothe the skin, minimise odour and keep armpits smelling fresh, I have incorporated:

• Beeswax to add a frame to the formula.
• Cocoa butter keeps the skin soft, smooth and moisturised. 
• Shea butter with antibacterial effects to regulate bacteria.
• Arrowroot to help absorb excess moisture.
• Kaolin clay will not only help to keep your armpits dry. It also draws out oil, lifts impurities from the skin, and helps preserve deodorant. 
• Sweet orange, melissa and Amyris sandalwood essential oils smell great and deodorise.

Switching to Natural Deodorant? What to Expect

Now that you are familiar with how sweet orange deodorant works and perhaps even ready to switch, here’s are a few points to keep in mind:

• Natural deodorants don’t stop you from sweating. They simply help to minimise the odour we associate with sweating.
• Natural deodorants don’t last 24 hours. You may need to reapply them during the day, especially if you work out during the day or just sweat a lot.
• You might need to try a few deodorants before finding one that works for you.
• Switching to natural deodorant may help you combat deodorant rash, often caused by synthetic ingredients used in artificial fragrances.
• It may take a few weeks for your body to get used to natural deodorants.

Now that you are familiar with how natural deodorants work, what to expect, and are willing to give them a go, you’ll find the recipe below.

DIY Refreshing Sweet Orange Kaolin Deodorant Recipe

Shelf Life and Storage

Deodorants are anhydrous products that will keep well for six to twelve months if stored well. Keep them away from direct sunlight in a dry, cool room or a draw. If your deodorant change colour, smell or texture, dispose of it and prepare a new batch. 

Substitutes

Please remember that swapping the ingredients in the formula will alter the final product. Consider how the ingredient you switch will affect the final product’s texture and smell when making changes. 

rong>Beeswax: You can replace beeswax with candelilla or carnauba wax if you prefer working with vegan ingredients. 

Butter: There is numerous butter on the market you can choose from. You can swap cocoa butter with murumuru butter if you like and shea with mango butter or other soft butter. 

Infused vanilla peach kernel oil adds depth to the formula. You can replace it with vanilla oleoresin and peach kernel oil or skip it altogether and use peach kernel or other lightweight oil instead. 

Annatto seeds infused oil adds an orange shade to the deodorant. But you can replace it with other plant oils like sweet almond oil, sunflower, safflower oil or argan oil if you are not bothered about colour that much.

rong>Kaolin clay is one of the most popular clays in cosmetic products as it is well tolerated by all skin types. You can substitute it with Brazilian clay, which comes in a variety of shades.

Arrowroot powder: lightweight and nourishing, arrowroot adds a silky feel to the deodorant and helps to absorb sweat from the skin. You can replace it with talc or cornstarch.

Essential oils: Before swapping essential oils, be aware some can cause sensitisation. You can learn more about the safe use of fragrance ingredients by visiting https://ifrafragrance.org.

FAQs

Deodorant vs Antiperspirant: What’s the difference?

Although the terms deodorant and antiperspirant are often used interchangeably, there is a world of difference between the two. While antiperspirants aim to prevent sweating by temporarily clogging sweat glands, deodorants, on the other hand, help minimise the odour and keep your armpits smelling fresh by using odour-neutralising ingredients like essential oil and botanicals.

What does kaolin clay do in deodorant?

Kaolin clay is often used in natural deodorants because it absorbs moisture, keeping your armpits dry. In addition, it also draws out oil, lifts impurities from the skin, and helps preserve deodorant. 

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