DAY 23 Zero Waste Challenge: DIY Natural Deodorant

DAY 23 Zero Waste Challenge: DIY Natural Deodorant

September 23, 2018 0

It is completely normal to sweat, and there is no shame of that. But the deodorant companies have gone too far with putting toxic ingredients and making them last for 72 hours. An antiperspirant and deodorant will clog your skin follicles so that you’re not able to sweat as much as your body requires.

Just look at the list of chemical ingredients in an average deodorant:


1. Aluminum Compounds


Aluminum is the ingredient in antiperspirants that actually clogs your pores and prevents sweating. Aluminum exposure has been linked with the development of Alzheimer’s disease and interferes with your estrogen levels.

2. Parabens


This chemical is used in a lot of products these days as a preservative, but it is possibly one of the most harmful additives of all. Sometimes parabens act as estrogen in your body, which disrupts hormonal balances and has been linked to breast cancer and prostate cancer.1

3. Steareths


These additives are the product of ethoxylation (weakening of harsh chemical in the manufacturing process), which simultaneously produces carcinogens and dioxanes.1

4. Triclosan


The FDA has classified triclosan as a pesticide, yet it is in the majority of brand name deodorants. It’s used to kill bacteria in the manufacturing process, as well as when it comes in contact with your skin. When triclosan is combined with water it can also create a carcinogenic gas called chloroform.1

5. Propylene Glycol


If used everyday, this chemical can cause damage to your central nervous system, heart and liver. It is also shown to irritate skin, especially if you have sensitive skin. Propylene glycol can be harmful at as small a percentage as 2%, yet deodorants generally have a high dose of 50% propylene glycol.

How to make your own deodorant

  • 3 Tablespoons of Shea Butter,
  • 2 Tablespoons of Grated Cocoa Butter,
  • 3 Tablespoons of Arrowroot Powder,
  • 2 Tablespoon of Baking Soda,
  • 2-3 Teaspoons of Vitamin E Oil.
Melt the grated cocoa butter using a double broiler. Once the cocoa butter has liquefied add the shea butter. When the shea butter has liquefied, pull it off the heat. Add in the baking soda and the arrowroot. Stir well to combine making sure there are no lumps. Add in the vitamin E oil.
Pour into an old cleaned out deodorant container or jar if you like, and let it set up in the fridge or freezer for an hour. Then it's ready to apply! 
Credits to Going Zero Waste

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