Essential Oil Blends for Natural Deodorants

Previously, we posted a really popular article on Making Your Own Natural Deodorants.  Making your own deodorant may seem sort of mysterious, or daunting, but it's actually a very simple process.  Deodorants can be made in several varieties too.  Cream Deodorants are smooth, spreadable mixtures, similar to oil based body butters.  Solid Deodorants can be poured right into our Stick Tube Deodorant Containers to create your classic rub-on deodorant.  Spray Deodorants are also surprisingly simple to make.  Once you select a base recipe, the next step is to create a blend of Essential Oils to use in your deodorant.  You can choose a blend to serve a purpose, or just because you like its scent.  Here are some basic blends that you can use for your next batch of Natural Deodorant.

Herbalicious

• 2 parts Mandarin
• 1 part Basil 
• 2 parts Chamomile 

Pretty in Pink

• 1 part Nerolina
• 1 part Vanilla
• 2 parts Jasmine
• 2 parts Chamomile

Mountain Man

• 1 part Tea Tree
• 1 part Pine
• 1 part Juniper
• 2 parts Mandarin
• 1 part Myrrh

Paisley Queen

• 2 parts Geranium
• 1 part Nerolina
• 1 part Lemongrass
• 1 part Patchouli

Mr. Sandman

• 2 parts Sandalwood
• 2 parts Vanilla
• 1 part Cypress
• 1 part Frankincense

Comments

[Leslie @ crunchybetty]

Thank you so much for these recipes! I was just saying that I think I'm ready to take the plunge into making my own deodorant, and then I find this. The herbalicious one sounds fantastic!

Love your stuff - all of it. Big fan here!

[Emmy Gabriel]

Hi Leslie.  Im so glad you are enjoying our blog.  I hope you have a blast making your first deodorant.  Let us know how it turns out!

[kristie kephart]

do these deoderants work for people with sensitive skin. some regular deoderants almost eat my skin and cause rashes. any suggestions?

[Emmy Gabriel]

Hi Kristie.  Unfortunately, unless you can pin point exactly what it ingredients are causing the irritation, I couldnt say for sure whether or not a natural deodorant, such as these, would bother your skin.  However, many people with sensitive skin find that using all natural products agree with their skin better.  It all depends on what you are sensitive too, but if you create a basic, unscented deodorant that would be your best bet.  Make a small batch, and do a small patch test to test your skin for sensitivity before you apply it or try wearing it regularly.  If your skin is unnaffected by the base deodorant, you could try adding some Essential Oils to the recipe.  Just be extra careful if you choose to use Essential Oils, as certain Essential Oils can irritate skin if used in too high a concentration.  Since you have sensitive skin, I would recommend using a slightly smaller amount than the recipe calls for when you first try it out.  Again, do a patch test to make sure it doesnt bother your skin before you start using it.