Simple Homemade Deodorant Recipes

We tend to sweat a lot in summer and cause of this we often resort to using a good deodorant to smell great and prevent sweating. Though, we have nothing against the regular chemical based deodorants it is always better to use natural ones.

If you want to opt for natural, chemical-free options, tea tree oil, coconut oil, shea butter are a few natural ingredients you can use to create a wonderful homemade deodorant.

These essential oils are refreshingly therapeutic and eliminates odour-causing bacteria, and antibacterial properties. On the other hand, these oils are good for sensitive skin since they have no reaction. The oils make your skin feel soft and supple in no time.

So, if you want to put those chemical based deodorants away, then take a look at these perfect summer deodorants recipes for you to prepare.

Shea Butter

Shea Butter

Shea Butter is one of the many best home ingredients that has a pleasant smell. You can prepare a deodorant using one tablespoon of butter to two tablespoon of rose water. Spray this mixture on your skin to decrease excessive sweating.

Coconut Oil

Coconut Oil

Coconut Oil is another ingredient you can use to prepare a summer deodorant. One tablespoon of coconut oil is added to one tablespoon of aloe vera juice. Both these ingredients are then made into one mixture and a little water is added to make a thin solution to use as body spray.

Tea Tree Oil

Tea Tree Oil

Tea Tree Oil has a pleasant smell when you combine this ingredient with jasmine oil. To prepare this homemade deodorant use rose water to make the mixture thinner.

Jojoba Oil

Jojoba Oil

Jojoba Oil is one of the best natural ingredients you can use to lessen excessive sweat in summer. Make a homemade deodorant with one tablespoon of jojoba oil, one teaspoon of almond oil and a one teaspoon of rose water.

Orange

Orange

Orange peel is crushed to powder. Add three drops of jasmine oil and olive oil to this powder. Add rose water to the contents to make it thinner. Use this homemade spray in summer to keep sweat at bay.

Honey

Honey

Honey is the best ingredient to use when you have a problem of excessive sweating. Honey is combined with olive oil and rose water and used as a spray to keep cool naturally in summer.

Story first published: Thursday, April 23, 2015, 19:17 [IST]