Baking-Soda-Free Cream Deodorant
A gentle cream deodorant for anyone whose underarms rebel against baking soda. Simple, effective, and kind to sensitive skin.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons organic shea butter
- 3 tablespoons arrowroot powder
- 2 tablespoons sweet almond oil
- 10 drops bergamot or frankincense essential oil
Steps
- Melt the shea butter and sweet almond oil in a double boiler.
- Remove from heat and whisk in the arrowroot powder until smooth.
- Stir in the essential oil.
- Pour into a small jar and cool until set.
- Apply a pea-sized amount per underarm with clean fingers.
Storage
Cool spot, up to 6 months. Softening in heat is normal.
⚠️ Safety notes
- Patch test under one arm for 24 hours first.
- This isn't an antiperspirant — you'll still perspire, just pleasantly.
- Baking soda can be added (1 tablespoon) for extra odor absorption, but it irritates many people's skin — that's why this recipe skips it.
Patch test every new body recipe on the inside of your forearm and wait 24 hours before full use. Stop using anything that irritates your skin. Essential oils in leave-on products stay at a 1–2% dilution — a little truly goes a long way.
