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Jess pouring natural deodorant without baking soda into black tubes.

Natural Deodorant Without Baking Soda (with Diatomaceous Earth)

Jess Healey
This homemade deodorant is smooth, effective, and gentle on sensitive skin—made without baking soda and featuring skin-loving diatomaceous earth. It glides on easily, absorbs moisture, and helps keep you feeling fresh all day. Perfect for anyone who’s struggled with irritation from conventional or DIY deodorants.
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Equipment

  • 4oz (or larger) glass jar, tin, or deodorant tube
  • Double-boiler (or make one using a glass bowl over a pot)
  • Kitchen Scale
  • Whisk or fork

Ingredients
  

  • 30 g Coconut oil
  • 20 g Shea butter
  • 10 g Carrier oil - like almond oil; see notes for options
  • 10 g Beeswax pellets
  • 15 g Arrowroot powder
  • 15 g Diatomaceous earth - food grade only!
  • 5 drops Vitamin E oil
  • 20-25 drops Essential oils - optional: lavender, patchouli, tea tree, etc.

Instructions
 

  • use a kitchen scale and add coconut oil, shea butter, carrier oil, and beeswax to the top portion of your double-boiler (or a glass bowl over a pot with shallow water).
    Jess adding coconut oil to a glass measuring bowl that is sitting on a digital scale and already contains beeswax.
  • Melt gently over low heat, stirring often. Beeswax will be the last to melt—just keep going!
    Whisk in a glass bowl of melted carrier oils, butters, and wax.
  • Once fully melted, remove from heat and allow the mixture to cool for a few minutes.
  • Add arrowroot powder, diatomaceous earth, Vitamin E oil, and essential oils (if using).
    Powders being incorporated into melted oils, butters, and wax with whisk in bowl.
  • Whisk vigorously until completely smooth and well combined.
    Jess actively whisking powders into a liquid DIY skincare creation.
  • Pour the mixture into your jar, tin, or deodorant tube.
    Jess pouring natural deodorant without baking soda into black tubes.
  • Let it set up at room temperature until fully solidified. Store in a cool, dry place.

Notes

  • For best results, use a kitchen scale to measure by weight—this ensures your texture comes out just right.
  • This deodorant sets beautifully and stays firm in most climates. In extremely hot environments, consider storing in the refrigerator.
  • Essential oils are optional and customizable. If you prefer an unscented version or need help choosing EOs, scroll down for options and tips.
  • This recipe is naturally non-toxic, skin-friendly, and made without baking soda or aluminum.
  • See below - Tips & FAQ section, pit detox help, EO swaps, vegan tweaks, and more are the below the recipe.
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