DIY Detoxifying Mineral Deodorant That Actually WORKS!

Never have I ever purchased a natural deodorant that works. If that is your history as well, don’t let that detour you from trying this! THIS RECIPE WORKS. And not only does it work to keep you smelling fresh, but the bentonite clay in it actually helps your body detoxify from the aluminum-based deodorants of your past. I add in the use of hormone-assisting essential oils to boost its healing properties. It feels so good to replace something that full-on harms your body with something that detoxifies and nourishes your body’s functions. This is the only deodorant I have used for the past decade. When my sister started using this recipe, she noticed her back fat “melting” because that tissue was just holding toxins.

What is in this natural, hormone-balancing deodorant?

• Bentonite clay
• Arrowroot starch
• Baking soda
• Coconut oil
• Tallow
• Charcoal
• Beeswax
• Essential Oils

Bentonite Clay:

The fact that it is made of calcium, magnesium and iron means that it pumps nutrients into your body, let alone the benefits it provides by what it carries away. This is not some old wives-tale remedy—there are numerous legit scientific studies proving the efficacy of bentonite clay in removing toxins and heavy metals. Whenever we get sick, detox baths utilizing this clay is my first protocol. I also use it for masks and scrubs. I found this company that is the most affordable, yet tested and FDA certified to be free of toxins and heavy metals.

Arrowroot Starch:

I initially opted for arrowroot over cornstarch because organic arrowroot is easier to come by than non-gmo, organic cornstarch. I originally added it to my deodorant for its paste-making and absorbent abilities. However, looking into it, it is another nutritional powerhouse! Like bentonite, arrowroot is a great source of calcium and magnesium, and I’ve heard it said quite a bit lately that many of our health problems are attributed to lack of magnesium. With skin being our largest organ that absorbs everything that we put on it, we better be making sure to get vital nutrients in our skincare products! Arrowroot has a history of treating wounds and being used as an antidote to toxins.

Baking Soda:

Everyone knows baking soda absorbs bad smells. Did we not all grow up with a box of arm and hammer in the recesses of our refrigerators growing up? It also works well to absorb moisture, so mixing baking soda in with the bentonite clay is a given.

Coconut Oil:

Coconut is highly moisturizing, supports healing and reduces inflammation by its high content of Vitamin E. It is straight up fat and makes for a luscious paste.

Tallow:

Check this post for an in-depth description on all the benefits tallow. It’s loaded with vitamins and is exceedingly soothing to irritated skin. With shaving, armpits are often left feeling a little raw. Putting gritty baking soda directly on to sensitive skin would make this deodorant a deal breaker if we didn’t add tallow!

Charcoal:

Like bentonite clay, charcoal draws toxins and impurities out of pores. It also works as an absorbent, making charcoal a key player in most natural deodorants.

Beeswax:

I add a scant tablespoon of beeswax to stabilize the oils, regardless of the temperature. It is another carrier of vitamin E, so its serving us more than just stabilizing!

Essential Oils:

I love a good geranium/peppermint combo, but looking at how many lymph nodes are in the armpits, I figured it would be exceptionally beneficial to not just go for smell (which doesn’t really happen with essential oils, anyway—they all do something). Clary Sage is most known for its support in women’s hormones. However, Fennel, marjoram, lavender and peppermint are all excellent choices for hormone support in your deodorant.

How To Make Detoxifying Mineral Deodorant That Actually Works!