DIY - Homemade Deodorant

A couple of years ago, I noticed that I always seemed to stink. I would change deodorants, but within a few days, the smell would come back. Being pregnant didn't help, since my sense of smell was hightened. :P

I had tried homemade deodorant rocks or something in the past, but didn't notice they helped much - but I was also going for an antiperspirant at that time. Thankfully, I now realize that diet plays a big part in both sweating and smell.

Anyways, since we often use baking soda here to eliminate odors (such as in the diaper pail or in the carpet), I couldn't help but wonder how it would work as a deodorant.





It took a week or two for my body to adjust to the change, but I've used baking soda for a year now and it's been wonderful! On special occassions, church, or simply being outside in humidity and heat, I've pulled out the deodorant - once two days in a row. BIG MISTAKE!

I stunk for days - even after taking a shower! I can't say it will work for everyone, but this has been one healthy AND money saving venture that has worked wonders for me.

How to apply baking soda as a deodorant:

After a shower or sponge bath, apply a small amount of baking soda to your damp underarms, and brush the extra back into your container. (I keep a small bowl in my bathroom cabinet)

That's all there is to it! Simple, isn't it! :)

Again, it took a week or two for my body to learn to work w/o the deodorant/ antiperspirant, but I've found I sweat hardly at all anymore, even when outside in the summertime, and when showering or bathing off daily, I hardly notice a smell.

This has also been great for my clothes, which were staining under the arms with the deodorant, as well as smelling bad.

I'd love to hear your thoughts or other suggestions -

Candace