One of the best methods to prevent or at least reduce the odor coming from one’s body is to use a good deodorant. Also frequent use of the chemical based products like deodorants can negatively contribute in blocking the sweat glands thereby inhibiting the regulation of natural temperature. Not just these deodorants are high in cost, they even contain harmful chemicals that can prove to be damaging for the user’s body. While the homemade deodorant baking soda recipe does not have any side effects and are thus best solution for getting rid of the bad smell coming from sweating body. Using baking soda in bath can also help to get through the entire day with fewer unpleasant smells. Just take bath normally but try adding some baking soda spray to your water.
All you need to do is to mix in equal parts the baking soda and corn starch in the air tight box and then shake it hard to make the dry and natural baking powder deodorant base. You can even enhance the homemade deodorant by using essential oil. This oil provides the deodorant the great aroma and can even offer it additional advantages as per the oil one chooses. In order to apply the deodorant, sprinkle it onto the damp cloth and then apply it as required.
You can even use baking soda directly on your underarms to avoid swearing any unwanted odors. Wash the underarms properly. You need to wash the entire area thoroughly using soap before enjoying elimination of baking soda sweating so that the odor offering bacteria is completely removed. Then, the baking soda can be applied after the area is cleaned properly. Dry the underarms and pat or brush the soda directly onto underarms. Use proper amount of soda that you feel is required. Excessive use can make the skin irritated and even develop a rash. In case you feel a bit irritated with direct application, try to dilute the baking soda with fresh water. To make baking soda antiperspirant, mix cornstarch and baking soda in the 1:1 ratio. If the mixture irritates on your skin, increase the cornstarch proportion.
Baking soda helps in neutralizing the odors in a chemical way instead of absorbing or masking them. Also, soda is used in deodorant powders and bath salts. Baking soda also serves to be a sodium bicarbonate that maintains pH equilibrium.
One can also make baking soda stick with combining 1/4th cup of the coconut oil, 1/4th cup of baking soda as well as 1/4th cup of cornstarch in a saucepan. Then mix and heat the ingredients over low flame until all the ingredients liquefy. Further add the mixture into a deodorant can. Allow the solution to cool and settle. Your baking soda stick is all set to be used now. This is one of the most effective homemade baking soda deodorants with very less or almost no irritation.
In order to make the rosewater deodorant, just add a cup of water, one tablespoon of rosewater and 2 tablespoon of baking soda. Stir the baking soda carefully into fresh water and let the soda dissolve properly. Then stir up the mixture after 5 minutes and in case there is still some un-dissolved powder, stir it once again. Repeat stirring till you cannot see the powder left in water. Add rosewater and then stir again. Your rosewater deodorant is all set to be used but it is recommended that you spray just 2 to 3 sprinters under your arms just once in a day. So, what are you waiting for? Make your very own homemade deodorant today and get rid of the unwanted unpleasant smell, replacing it with a refreshing and soothing fragrance.

Wow, thank you for the stick recipe – I shall have to try that one! I have been making a stick deodorant using beeswax with soda but it has not been that successful for me…perhaps the coconut oil will work better. Thanks!