Learn how to make your own natural and vegan deodorant –

We grew up believing that the sweat is responsible for underarm odor. While actually it is part of an important function for the body: releasing toxins. Today, most conventional deodorants are also antiperspirants, have you noticed?

And about the odor, well, it works like this: when a region of our body is favorable for the growth of bacteria (hello, armpits!) the smell changes. O coconut oilessential oils and bicarbonate – protagonists of the formula deodorant which I teach below – form a powerful team against micro-organisms.

Remembering that it is not because it is natural that you cannot give reactions or allergies. Use and observe if the bicarbonate will leave your dry skin. If so, reduce the amount or even remove it from the formula – and, if in doubt, consult a dermatologist.

Also take the opportunity to start observing your body’s reactions. It is common for our smell to become stronger depending on some factors, such as food, stress and use of certain medications. Natural deodorant (either homemade or from conscious brands) is an invitation to
Self perception. Let’s go?

Recipe for natural and vegan cream deodorant

The formula below is free of synthetic scents, parabens and other harmful chemicals.

Ingredients:

1 bottle of 40 ml 40 ml of coconut or palm kernel oil 5 drops of tea tree essential oil 8 drops of lavender essential oil 1 spoon (coffee) of sodium bicarbonate 2 spoons (coffee) of arrowroot flour or cassava starch

Method of preparation:

Melt the coconut or palm oil in a water bath. Put it inside the pot chosen for the deodorant. Add the aratura flour and bicarbonate. Stir well until the mixture is homogeneous. Drip the essential oils, cap and shake the bottle for about 30 seconds. Let the pot rest, still closed, for a few minutes on a smooth surface.

How to use:

Apply with your fingers (make sure your hands are clean) and store away from heat and light. Reapply when you feel the need.

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Dermatologist approves!

“Mixing coconut oil with these essencial oils it’s great not only for underarm odors, but also for controlling foot odor,” says dermatologist Patricia Silveira, from Rio de Janeiro. O tea tree, also known as melaleuca, is so powerful that the dermatologist recommends two drops directly in the armpit for patients with bromhidrosis, which causes a stronger smell. “Once a week, always watching for any reaction, it helps control the intense odor,” she says.

Validity:

Keep an eye on the expiration date of the ingredients used for your formula. And note any changes in smell or color. The texture can change with the heat – in the cold, it becomes more creamy and, in the heat, very liquid.

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Marcela Rodrigues is a journalist, natural beauty consultant, yoga instructor, apprentice healer and enthusiast of a holistic and slow life – even though she lives in São Paulo! She is the author of the portal a Naturalíssima, about self-care and a conscious lifestyle | @anaturalissima