5 Natural Deodorants To Eliminate Underarm Odor

Underarm odor is an uncomfortable problem caused by the accumulation of sweat, bacteria and dead cells in this area of ​​the body.

Its appearance is usually associated with poor hygiene, although it also has to do with the hormonal activity and habits of each person.

Although it is not serious and can be neutralized, in some people it causes problems of self-esteem and social stress, since they cannot eliminate it with conventional products.

Fortunately, in addition to the deodorants offered by the cosmetic industry, there are formulas of natural origin that can help control it. These can be made at home and, unlike chemicals, they are very safe and do not produce unwanted reactions on the skin.

Here are 5 good options for natural deodorants. Feel free to try them if you have this problem!

1. Corn starch and coconut oil deodorant

The ingredients that we combine in this homemade deodorant help us absorb the remains of sweat and bacteria to avoid unpleasant odors. This is because, according to this study by Kannur Dental College, coconut oil is anti-inflammatory and antibacterial.

Its regular application helps to eliminate dead cells and, by facilitating oxygenation of the skin, benefits the activity of the sweat glands. 

Ingredients

• 5 tablespoons of cornstarch (50 g)
• 2 tablespoons of coconut oil (30 g)
• 10 drops of tea tree essential oil
• ½ teaspoon of vitamin E oil (2 g)

Preparation

• Add the cornstarch to a bowl and mix it with the coconut oil until you get a creamy paste.
• Add the tea tree essential oil and vitamin E and continue mixing.
• Once everything is well integrated, store it in an airtight container.

How to use

• Take a small amount of deodorant and rub it on your armpits.
• Use it 2 times a day, every day.

2. Baking soda, sea salt and citrus deodorant

Due to its formula rich in antiseptic and antimicrobial compounds, this natural deodorant  is one of the best solutions against the bad odor caused by bacteria in the armpit area. Follow these steps if you want to prepare it:

Ingredients

• The peels of 2 oranges and 2 lemons
• ½ cup of water (125 ml)
• 6 tablespoons of baking soda (60 g)
• 3 tablespoons of sea salt (30 g)

Preparation

• Chop the citrus peels and bring them to a boil in half a cup of water.
• When the drink is ready, let it sit until it is lukewarm.
• Strain it and add the baking soda and sea salt.
• Finally, stir everything until you get a thick paste.

Application mode

• Rub the deodorant on your armpits and let it work for at least 40 minutes.
• Remove the residue with a damp cloth and, if necessary, repeat the application 2 times a day.

3. Aloe vera and tea tree oil deodorant, a great ally against armpit odor

By combining a little aloe vera gel with essential tea tree oil, we will obtain a moisturizing product that we can use if we want to deodorize and clean the armpits.

These regulate the skin’s pH and thanks to the essential tea tree oil, it has antimicrobial and antifungal action. This is stated in this study carried out by the University of Silesia (Poland).

Build it as follows:

Ingredients

• 5 tablespoons of aloe vera (75 g)
• 1 teaspoon of tea tree essential oil (5 g)
• 3 tablespoons of rose water (30 ml)

Preparation

• Combine all the ingredients in a bowl until well combined.

Application mode

• Spread the product on the armpits and leave it to act without rinsing.
• Use it 2-3 times a day to improve results.

4. Lavender apple cider vinegar deodorant

The natural acids in apple cider vinegar combine with the antimicrobial actives of lavender (according to this study by the National Institute of Materials Physics in Romania) to reduce odors caused by sweat and bacteria. 

If you want to prepare a deodorant with these ingredients, pay attention to the following recipe:

Ingredients

• 6 branches of fresh lavender
• 1 cup of organic apple cider vinegar (250 ml)
• Also add the necessary amount of water.

Preparation

• First, put the lavender branches in a jar and cover them with the apple cider vinegar.
• Let it marinate for 10 days and, after this time, strain the liquid.
• Before applying, dilute it in equal parts water.

Application mode

• Dip a piece of cotton in the product. When you have done it, apply it on the armpits.
• Use it 2 times a day, every day.

5. Clay deodorant, coconut oil and baking soda

Another cream deodorant that will allow you to eliminate the residues that cause bad smell in the armpits is the one that is prepared with clay, coconut oil and bicarbonate.

These ingredients help clean the area and make the bad smell disappear. They are also useful in reducing dark spots that form in this area.

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon of white clay (10 g)
• 2 tablespoons of baking soda (20 g)
• 2 tablespoons of organic coconut oil (30 g)
• 5 drops of peppermint essential oil

Preparation

• First, pour all the ingredients into a bowl and mix them until you get a creamy and homogeneous paste.
• If you consider it necessary, moisten the ingredients with a little water.
• To finish, you must store the product in an airtight container.

Application mode

• Take the necessary amount of deodorant and apply it on the armpits.
• Let it act for 45 minutes and remove the remains with a damp cloth.

Are you still suffering from the bad smell in this area of ​​your body? Go ahead and prepare any of these deodorants and make this problem a thing of the past!