This fun, easy at-home liquid deodorant recipe [1] is free of aluminum, parabens, and paba. It's a safer alternative to antiperspirants [2] — but remember, it won't keep you dry, it will only help to disinfect and cover the smell of your body's natural perspiration. If you want to concoct your own danger-free deodorant, here's what you'll need:
For step-by-step directions on how to combine all of the ingredients, .
- Step 1: Begin by pouring the water into the spray bottle and then adding the vegetable glycerin and and aloe vera gel. Shake vigorously until it is all blended together.
- Step 2: Next, add the witch hazel extract and the essential oils and shake again until the mixture is smooth. The lavender oil helps create a pleasant scent and it is also an antiseptic. The tea tree oil [4] is also an antiseptic, an antibacterial and a fungus and germ fighter.
- Step 3: Spray one or two times under each arm and wait a few seconds for the mineral water to evaporate a little bit before dressing. Also, feel free to add an additional essential oil for a more potent fragrance.
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