Making Herbal Deodorant

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Thank you SO much for watching. Please leave a comment. Here is the recipe for the Dusting Powder and the Deodorant.
DUSTING POWDER- Dried Rose Petals and Calendula Petals ground to a powder and mixed with equal parts of bicarbonate of soda and arrowroot powder (or cornflour). Mix altogether and add a few drops of your favourite essential oil. Mix again. To use, dust under your arms or on your body using a puff or on a damp cloth.
DEODORANT - Infuse fresh Rose petals (or flower petals of choice) in organic coconut oil. Remove the petals and allow the coconut oil to set. Blend equal parts of bicarbonate of soda and Arrowroot powder (or cornflour) and then mix in the coconut oil as if it were a dough. The coconut oil should incorporate all the powders. Add your favourite essential oil and mix again and transfer to a container. To use, simply swipe over the surface and spread under the arms.

[@Pamela-pg8hj]

I made your deodorant this morning and it has lasted throughout a hot day in Colorado. It works better than the natural deodorant , with 27 ingredients, from a natural store. Thank you for sharing your recipe!

[@mirandaandrea8215]

Hee hee ‘ I’d rather be healthy than look completely dry’ well said Teri 🤩👏

[@vivianking8143]

I have heard long ago, that the sweating of a woman doing her work was just her 'summer glow' ")

[@gypsygirl731]

😻 I my own as well. I use bentonite clay and arrowroot, essential oils, coconut oil, sometimes beeswax for a smooth glide. The clay absorbs the oils . In corporate and medical field can’t have wet marks on clothes. .baking soda irritates my skin and not suggested for eczema .calendula is a great skin tonic so is frankincense, bergamot, lavender, rose,. Geranium is nice smell as well. For the guys I use cypress, cedar wood, pine although lime is nice for summer with vevtiter /bergamot.👍

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Thanks for the tip re bentonite clay!

[@layladarby1994]

@@DanusIrishHerbGarden I'm going to add a teaspoon of bentonite clay to your dusting powder.

[@Cronezonetarot]

so practical and useful. This is the easiest DIY solid deocdorant recipe I have come across. Many thanks.

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Glad you think so - I love it!

[@vivianking8143]

Hi Terry, thank you for sharing, I too make our deodorant, for many years now, and have not ever had an issue with staining of our clothing, and in summer I wear lots of white blouses, slips and camisoles. Always a joy. In Joy

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Good to hear!

[@djf8619]

I make a salve from comfrey, plantain, and Lavender. It is good for what ails skin, and I use it as a deodorant as well.

[@louisekrista2582]

You remind me so much of my mother. I am so happy I ended up on this video, please keep making these, it is so helful and grounding. I feel safer than I was 14 minutes ago. Thank you so much ❤️

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

What a lovely thing to say Louise💚

[@LadyCoyKoi]

I use salt stick or crystals from the botanic shop. I still have one stick that I had since 2011 and I still have half of it left. Also want to note, that I do drink mint teas, which helps to combat the humidity of South Florida climate to prevent the smell. Also wearing natural fiber clothing helps a lot to prevent sweating too much. I notice I only sweat and smell if I wear polyester fabric, drink soda and eat processed foods, but if I go all natural I don't get the snick, stick or sweat. Also going vegetarian helps so much. If I consume 90% fruits and vegs I don't sweat at all or minimize it drastically and prevents female complications. Anyways thank you for sharing your tips and ideas. Love this! Many blessings (ASE!).

[@1Lightdancer]

The crystal deodorant has alum - which is aluminum! A simple option if you want over the counter is milk of magnesia (plain) - magnesium!! I make magnesium 'water' using a bit of the MoM in carbonated water - it's very well absorbed and easy to make up. You can use the Milk of magnesia straight from the bottle - I keep it in a small jar and it works beautifully!

[@claudinevandamme4809]

Oh I forgot to say, the doggies are so cute, both of them. Have a great day.

[@broomhag]

Been making my own deodorant for quite some time, both solid and powder. I've been on the herbal path more than 20 years now. I love watching and learning from other Wise Women. Thank you.

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Me too! You never stop learning, it's a life long practice😀

[@illuminatedlady]

Thank you! I just made my first batch of powdered using the dried rose and calendula petals, a bay leaf, a few drops of roe essential oil, the sodium bicarbonate and tapioca starch ( that’s the only white powder I had) and it smells and feels divine 😊 I’ll let you know how it works in a week or so. Thank you again for sharing all your herbal wisdom❣️🤗

[@rakikik151]

I make my own deodorant for some time and would never go back. I will try your powder, it looks beautiful. 🌹

[@christineweber709]

Hi Terry Thank you for your Videos and recipies I have the strong feeling that you really are part of your surrounding nature. Ihave a good herbal knowledge too, I grow and collect the same plants as you do.But because I live in a warmer climate in Austria , the plants have another essence. In pysis and spirit. The same kind of plant is a different one if it grows up in the mountain in the rough air or in a garden pamperd by the owner Yor plants have to stand the rough winds and the misty air And so they are the right ones for you. Not a product from elsewhere! ❤greetings,🌻🦋 Christine

[@ghettocountry8678]

Girl, You've got some really great videos/learning vids which I love, I had to subscribe, not too many true herbalists these days willing to teach their practice..My great-grandmother would never buy a lot of commercial soaps, teas, salves, etc and would get onto family about it..She made them all herself, she was 82 when she passed back in 01 and I was never able to really learn her ways but her daughter my grandmother that raised me, taught me what she knew from her before she had passed back in 13, so I'm trying to get back if that takes me learning with what was lost with her, and I think the video's you create is like a reflection for me in a sense, I just wished I would have gotten to watch her more and could have learned more, she grew up in the Appalachian region mountain areas and in the old folk/wise women ways...

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Have you heard of Phyllis D. Light - an Appalachian herbalist? Once you get going, identifying and making things, you will probably find that you already "knew" it. Genetic memory can be a powerful thing

[@margaretg711]

I tried the deodorant and was amazed how good it is! I previously used expensive organic deodorant which never worked as well as this one. Many thanks for this recipe Terri.

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

You're welcome Margaret - glad it is working for you!

[@thefairyjam]

Gosh that's fantastic, thank you so much Terri. I must make some. Oh and your pets are delightful. Blessings to you all xxx

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Blessings to you too.

[@zoestewardson-trelfa9139]

I have made the deodorant and the talc. I love them both and was pleasantly surprised at how smooth the tslc is. I expected it to be grainy, but it isn't. I didn't have a powder puff, so I crocheted one with fluffy wool. X

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Lovely!

[@letifromtexas6543]

I really like your simplicity. Simple home. Simple garden. Simple instructions. You have everything that you need around your home. Thank you for sharing such great ideas

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

So nice of you, hope you find the channel helpful xx

[@kanders5031]

Beautiful! I've tried many combinations and the single most important thing that affects it is WHAT YOU EAT. Then, baking soda can irritate. From the looks of the comments, it appears Shea butter can stain clothing (I thought it was the coconut oil). Citrus essential oils are antibacterial so can help with eliminating odor (I've added lemon, lime and apricot with some success). Also, Trader Joe's has a Tea Tree Oil facial wash which works perfectly as a midday "refresher" when it is added to some baby wipes. All combinations then work better than any store-bought plaster which only masks and covers the real issue. More ❤❤❤ from the US!

[@Woohippiewoo]

I’m planning to make it this weekend, you are such an inspiration, I am slowly getting rid of all the harmful products that I use and turning to natural healthy sources thanks to you. I watched one of your videos and now 3 days later I have watched them all, what an amazing human being you are! It’s just so lovely that you share your knowledge 🧡💕🧡

[@Rubiepurl]

I’ve been using this deodorant and dusting powder for a couple of weeks now and it is so nice! It held up well in a couple of 100-degree days! I’ve always put essential oils in my homemade deodorants and powders but your method of using fresh and dried flowers is so much better. Knowing the plants came from my own garden makes all the difference and they smell wonderful. Thank you for your videos! I always learn so much from you 💕

[@MEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEKS]

Made these and they are brilliant!! no stains whatsoever and smell divine! I think the idea of staining comes from the use of shea butters in some natural deodorants, as I have used these before and they do leave a stain and thick residue on your clothes. Was grateful to find this recipe without shea!

[@julieb2398]

Oh I love this!! I must find some arrowroot! :) Brightest Blessings.

[@TheWildForestWitchery]

So excited to make my own. Your right things have gotten complex and your video is perfect to show how simple works and it’s healthy too. Thanks for sharing this.

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Go for it Wild Woodland Witch!

[@spiritualfusion2040]

Thank you Terry for encouraging more people to live naturally - great recipes and so quick to make, I will never understand the reasons for people not making their own herbal products, there is no excuse, people are so programmed by commercials and consumerism that I find it sad to witness these days. TFS your wisdom it is wonderful.

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

I agree, especially when it is such a lovely thing to do and the house smells great afterwards.💚

[@blickumblickumblick]

This is great, and to see someone drying herbs for any reason warms my heart. What a beautiful garden. You are blessed!

[@sjt4689]

I personally have found baking soda very irritating unless used in minuscule amounts, or not at all. It causes my skin to feel like it's burning. I have heard from others that they have the same issue. It would be great to consider alternatives to baking soda. Arrowroot is beautiful. I am about to mix up a batch of my own formulation of deodorant, which I love. I will be adding calendula infused oil as well as witch hazel infused oil, along with some thicker butters to replace the bulk of the coconut oil, although I still do use some. Thanks very much for the video 🙂

[@chaoskittenxo]

I switched to a solid deodorant like this years ago, I actually feel less sweaty or smelly after a hot or labour-intensive day as a result. I must try making it myself! Thank you!

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

That's what everyone says😅 to think we were tricked for decades into thinking we needed harmful chemicals!

[@chaoskittenxo]

@@DanusIrishHerbGarden Absolutely! Plus solid natural deodorants have never left underarm white stains on my clothes!

[@marydunn3867]

Gosh, you live and (it's never too late to)learn .The first time I've seen anyone making deodorant ,I must try ,thankyou for the lesson

[@nataliatenoriomaia1635]

You are so intelligent, wise and beautiful. Thank you for this lovely recipe.

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Thank you Natália, for your kind compliments. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@tassiegirl1991]

Thanks Terri for two more products to make.

[@emme4478]

You're so lovely. Thank you for the recipes!

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Thank you, you're welcome!

[@TheStarcruiser]

"Beautiful -Beautiful -Beautiful!"🌹🦋🐛🌈

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Thank you! 😊

[@nv6679]

You're right, "business as usual." There's nothing more wholesome and honest than homemade. Cheaper, too!

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Best all round!

[@oanawilson3881]

Thank you Terri for sharing your beautiful place, kitchen, your adorable dogs with us! And,of course your easy to follow recipes and your vast knowledge . ❤️

[@northangel30leather6]

Hi Terri, I absolutely love your natural skin and haircare recipes! Could I ask if you would recommend using organic coconut oil in skincare and if so do you have any recipes and how would you go about using it please? Also, would you consider doing a video about homemade body and facial oil please? Thank you so much for all your advice for a more natural way of life. xx

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

I will try and do a video on body and facial oil in the near future.😀

[@florencebrigden1581]

Terri this is great... love making personal products...your dogs are sweet beings, Florence

[@jewelsweaver5865]

What a blessing to find your channel! When you’re in the process of conquering health issues finding this deodorant recipe is magnificent! Bright blessings and thank you!

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Blessings for health and happiness!

[@jewelsweaver5865]

Thank you and also to you! This is such a wonderful thing to do, what a wonderful way to make a difference in the world!

[@cathleen537]

Love your opening shots/images! Are you a Pisces? And, I completely agree with your comments on the many purchased products that work contrary to our natural body systems. My task today is to make a batch of body/hand cream (Rosemary Gladstar's recipe) and to make and apply a flaxseed/fenugreek hair conditioner. On making our own products: I find it the absolute most pleasurable, satisfying and assuring way of life. Not only do I know exactly what I am putting in or on my body, but I experience a profound connection to the plants I grow and use. This way of life is intensely grounding and creative. Wish we were neighbors!!

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

It would be great, we could make up batches of stuff together😅 You can't go wrong with Rosemary's recipes. Making the connection to plants and then realising that you have to take care of them and respect them and then you have to protect Mother Earth - that is the message I am trying to get out.🌿

[@cathleen537]

@@DanusIrishHerbGarden Blessings on your work, Terri. I find it to be a mutual relationship-I take care of Mother Earth in all her manifestations and she takes care of me, returning what I give through stewardship many times over.

[@cockerlass1689]

Absolutely ‘do it yourself’ great advice Terri… I just made some laundry liquid from your videos… Thank you 🙏🏼

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Thank you for watching Cockerlass. Glad you are doing it yourself too. xx

[@conniebaker4681]

I Absultly love your Garden!. Thank you for sharing your gift to us Have a Beautiful Day!

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

You too Connie x

[@mahaniabdullah5056]

Never thought to blend my rose petals into the powder .. Many thanks and best wishes :)

[@wildakaiser3981]

Thank you so much for this lovely video, Terri. I will certainly try this with rose and lavender. Wonderful idea. ❤️

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

You're welcome Wilda! xx

[@treehouse3240]

Thankyou for the useful recipes. All the best from Ont. Canada

[@almarodriguez5651]

WOW IM GLAD I FOUND YO CHANNEL BLESSINGS FROM TUCSON ARIZONA (USA)

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Welcome!! xx

[@jenniferbriski567]

Thank you for sharing the recipe for deodorant - The only time I've had issues with deodorants staining clothes was with a commercial brand and stunk horribly within hours after using it.

[@corneliabraun9071]

You are an inspiration . I make my toothbrush powder myself . Your deodorant i will imitate . I will use up my bodypowder that i bought . I already have all the ingredients and than i‘ll try it . We are also wet and humid . Thank you for the wonderful video . Have a nice day . Best regards from Conny Braun and cat 🐈‍⬛ Felix from Germany . 🌍🤗🐈‍⬛🐈🐕🔥☕️🫖🌳☀️🌍

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Hey Conny and Felix! Thanks for watching. I make toothpaste too. x

[@MrsMMcG]

I’ve never made the dusting powder, but this is how I make my deodorant as well. I use less soda though because it’s to abrasive. Maybe yours is finer than what we get here in the US. Thank you for sharing! ♥️🌱♥️

[@mapuanakupuna3471]

I add some BS in the Coffee Grinder to grind it into a very fine powder that I use in my Deodorant. Before when I didn't grind the BS I found it irritating to my underarms. Aloha!

[@wandamclaughlin8405]

I am about to make both for the first time. Can't wait! Thank you for all your content. You are so inspiring.😊

[@amiedavis9343]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[@sundaymorning6077]

very nice shared. looks very beautiful , of couse very healthy herbals.

[@sheilaking9936]

That is a beautiful diy recipe. It is outrageous what people want to charge on products. I've been using home made deodorant and personal hygiene items for awhile now. It's very satisfying. Thank you. I must try this. :)))

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Do try it!

[@kaymazzuca3888]

Always enjoy your videos formative and helpful thank you

[@apothecareyarts4076]

Terri, I don't know if I just thought it really hard, or I've actually come back to comment here. Made this just as you've described here and it works brilliantly! I had a source for a small herbalist's pit paste locally, but she no longer makes products to sell --- and I am so thrilled that this non fancy recipe - even without the lovely rose petals and calendula - fantastic. The only think I did slightly differently is that my coconut oil already had some herbs infused in it. This summer I will infuse some calendula and rose and add some ground petals. Thank you thank you for happy pits and lymphatic system.

[@nymph0nyx]

I adore your content so much and resonate with your beliefs immensely! Your videos are impowering and pure, thank you

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Wow! Thank you so much. So glad to hear you are enjoying them xx

[@feeonaghchambers7403]

I absolutely love these recipes for deodorants, shampoos, soaps etc. Thank you Terri for opening up a whole new range of home made to me! P.S the dogs are adorable!

[@gypsygirl731]

Also terry you can add home made essential oil drops to cornstarch and arrowroot for a body powder try to make it and let us all know your fav recipe for that. Also. Would like to see your home made sage or eucalyptus smudge stick I see lavender in some etc this will be fun for activities as well. Loved your rose water recipe I did it . I make a room spray freshen spray from it 👍👍

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Great GypsyGirl. I like to add Vetivert or Patchouli as well as Rose and Black Pepper

[@richies6420]

Something I've never thought about doing, but is so easy to do.

[@fpost9645]

Very good you can do it yourself not buy ridicilous high priced products for something so cheap to make. Thank you for this video.

[@123uschie]

Thank you Terry for the recipes - I do make much of my creme, soap and powder but I have not tried to making my own deodorants- I am excited to try this.!

[@cottagemommy5116]

So happy you posted this. Thank you. I am off to make some now with my beautiful fragrant pink roses. Hoping for a toothpaste next. 😉

[@skmccuen]

Lovely, practical, simple and healthy. Thank you.

[@Hagstonequeen]

Good mornin from Indiana USA🤗 I’m a new subscriber & have enjoyed quite a few of your videos! I adore your presence & your beautiful landscape! You are my Irish Grandmother🥰 I’ve recently started an herbal hair journey along with returning to natural medicine & I’ve found your recipes simple and fun! I’ve rather enjoyed making my own items & Im encouraging others to do so as well through Four Directions Haircraft✨the dusting powder gave me a great way to switch my talc powder to this! Thank you! I have my own rose bush, so I have the rose petals & calendula already, yay! Look forward to trying this, more videos, and much love and light to you🤗❣️

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Hello Brittany!. So wonderful for me to think I have inspired a youngster xx😅

[@Hagstonequeen]

@@DanusIrishHerbGarden you have! 🤗😘

[@gloworm6387]

Just entered my second bout with menopause & made some more of your powder. Except I couldn't get a hold of or dry any flowers/herbs this summer it's just plain arrow root flour & bicarbonate, but I felt sooo much better, drier, than I was at 5 am this morning. Thank you again for making this 🙏

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Glad it is working for you xx

[@normabussey2254]

Truly grateful for your videos. 💜

[@adrianatanasescu122]

Thank you again and again,for all the precious recipes 🥰

[@mariabatlles7032]

Wonderful. Thank you. ❤

[@KBT1951]

It does work well and is easy to make. Thank you for showing people this.

[@teresakryvenchuk6205]

I had breast cancer and am very careful what I use .This sounds really good and safe.Thank you.

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Make sure that your bicarbonate of soda is aluminium-free.

[@summerbreeze1955]

Yes for sure very empowering making your own, too much greenwashing these days and all profit based. I hope those two angels eventually had their supper bless them, luv n light x

[@sylviebigger4939]

Thankyou, im loving the conersation also.

[@maryanngambino7608]

I can’t wait to try these!!!!🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤❤

[@dawnjohnson8739]

That was great! Thank you!

[@heiditucker2471]

Awsome !!!!

[@Hannah-ei3ji]

Thankyou yes your so right about expensive everything... im going to make some thankyou xxx

[@brigittemdupont5528]

Love your garden and the dogs!

[@debbraaten6291]

I’m a new subscriber to your channel and I’m loving all your recipes and information! Thank you so much!

[@priscillajoseph765]

Im impressed and amazed thank you!

[@simhifree2416]

Thank you 💖

[@peggyjohnson1991]

Wow I’m excited to try this. Love your videos

[@MaraD.Arcy.]

Thanks so much. And your dogs are so lovely 😍🌹

[@annbashir5888]

Love your videos thank you

[@ateliermerlijnlia4662]

I learn alot from your video. So happy to ,make my own deo en powder.Next time my own shampoo and soap

[@modcorriette1214]

I love your work,these are what I like

[@christinebrown6154]

Thank you Terri that was so informative.🦋

[@janesmith6438]

Thank you Soooooooo much Danu will def make both of these ...lovely xxx

[@vivsalittlebitcrafty4854]

I am absolutely loving your channel. Thank you x

[@roxanasmith6288]

i am so glad to see this im making my own and this answered questions

[@gerigame2995]

Very inspiring

[@happyone4833]

Amen Terri☘️✨Love this

[@mariansmith7694]

Thank you for empowering everyone. Wonderful...

[@mariolazataj-ostrowski8051]

Beautiful

[@awildaperezperez2460]

Thanks for sharing your recipe.

[@genastruna4159]

Love this Teri! ; thank you 🙏🏼 Love the sweet doggies too! ☺️

[@deannastevens1217]

Wonderful Video. Thank you. Beautiful product.

[@josephineholohan7350]

Thanks Terri

[@gittank-sson3074]

Ooh, I've Bern looking for for like this!! I'm gonna do the för with coco oil💞🤗🤗. Thank YOU so much for this simplex recipe💖🌿

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

You're welcome!

[@forestbloom6291]

I loved watching this and will definitely give this a try!

[@1Lightdancer]

Lovely recipe - I've made my own in the past, and it works well! Love the herbal suggestions A surprising option is to use plain Milk of magnesia - it is very effective (years ago they offered a line of deodorant, and toothpaste!) Just pour some of the thickest liquid in a small jar - add e. oil if you want, and use a dab! I wipe the threads of the lid occasionally, as it hardens as it dries.

[@rosemaryortega9879]

Will do, thanks 4 the tips. Love it! :-)