Contents:
- Medical Video: How to Make Natural Deodorant (3 ingredients!)
- The main ingredient for making natural deodorants
- 1. Pure coconut oil
- 2. Baking soda
- 3. Beeswax
- 4. Maize flour
- How to make natural deodorant at home
- Before making natural deodorants, know this first ...
Medical Video: How to Make Natural Deodorant (3 ingredients!)
One way to overcome the problem of body odor is to use deodorant. Even so, having a suitable deodorant product is not an easy matter. Moreover, if you are among people who have sensitive skin. The content of chemicals that are high enough can sometimes irritate the skin. Hmmm ... of course you don't want the chemicals to accumulate in your body, right? Relax, here is a way to make natural deodorants that you can make at home to prevent haunting body odor.
The main ingredient for making natural deodorants
Believe it or not, you can make a deodorant yourself with natural ingredients, you know! In addition to reducing the risk of underarm skin irritation, you can save money. Before entering the manufacturing process, there are several main ingredients that you must prepare first, namely:
1. Pure coconut oil
The first ingredient for making this natural deodorant is pure coconut oil (virgin coconut oil) which is solid. This coconut oil functions to smooth your underarm skin. Besides coconut oil can also inhibit the growth of bacteria due to the production of excessive sweat in the armpit area.
2. Baking soda
In addition to making cakes, baking soda also beneficial for the skin! The acidic nature of baking soda is thought to be able to eliminate body odor and brighten black armpit skin so it is suitable for people who have sensitive skin.
3. Beeswax
While the next material is beeswax or beeswax. This beeswax is a good ingredient for moisturizing the skin. The antioxidants contained in it can also counteract free radicals and improve dry and rough skin.
4. Maize flour
Well, the last ingredient for making this deodorant is cornstarch. This flour has the benefit of inhibiting bacteria that grow on your armpits. Besides inhibiting bacterial growth, this cornstarch can also reduce the amount of excessive sweating.
How to make natural deodorant at home
Here's how to make natural deodorants that you can try at home:
Material:
- 2 tablespoons of solid coconut oil (virgin coconut oil)
- 2 tablespoons of shea butter
- 2 tbsp beeswax (skin care products made from honeycomb nests)
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 6 drops of lavender essential oil (aroma of essential oils tailored to taste)
- 2 drops of essential tea trea oil (according to taste)
- container or place of deodorant
Making process:
- First, mix solid coconut oil, shea butter, and beeswax in a glass bowl. Then, place the glass bowl in a medium size pan that has been filled with water. But remember, don't let the water get into the bowl, huh.
- Then, boil the water in a pan using low heat. When the water is boiling, make sure the coconut oil, beewax, and shea butter melt perfectly while continuing to stir until even.
- After all the ingredients melt perfectly, turn off the heat and mix baking soda and cornstarch. Make sure you mix it evenly and repeatedly. Because, the mixture will solidify when it cools and is not stirred. Before solidifying, don't forget to add a few drops of essential oil with the aroma you like.
- Place deodorant liquid in a container. Then let stand for a moment until the liquid is perfectly solid.
Before making natural deodorants, know this first ...
If your skin is sensitive, before using this deodorant, you should first try on the surface of the hand. If irritation occurs, you don't need to use it and look for other solutions. Good luck, huh!
