When to Apply Essential Oils: Creating "Smell So Good" Deodorant

[@SuzetteG316]

Andrea, I just found and started following you. I love your calm, peaceful demeanor, it uplifts me! And your videos are a great resource for me as I am relatively new to EO's and still learning about all they can do for us. Thanks so much for sharing your vast wealth of knowledge with us and helping us to learn great ways to improve our (and our loved ones) lives.

[@aromatherapyoils]

SuzetteG316, I'm so happy that you've found my channel and are finding the videos so informative. It is all about living a healthier life and using essential oils safely is so important.

[@sorellajenks]

Hello Andrea, I watched this video again tonight and it reminded me that I used to really dislike the smell of Patchouli until I saw this video the first time. I tried it in a different deodorant recipe I had been using, and really loved the results. Now I use Patchouli for most any skin irritation or rash, as well as deodorant. I love it! Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful videos.

[@aromatherapyoils]

Laurie Hale, I love to hear this! So many people associate the aroma of patchouli with the hippie era but the essential oil is so different than the perfumes of that time. I'm happy that you've found a 'friend' with this amazing oil!

[@yan28286]

I Love your informative videos, I love your calming voice too, and all your tools! I just signed up for the free class and I'm so excited to learn more. Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us, your are beautiful and we (me and my 5yr old) love your videos already.

[@aromatherapyoils]

That is so great, Yani A, I think you're really going to love the free introductory course! What a sweet thing to say, I love that you and your 5yr old are watching together!

[@moominboy333]

Andrea, thank you for your lovely, informative and wonderfully calm videos! Peace and love Xxx

[@aineisnow1923]

love your videos and they are always so informative. I'm just getting into essential oils and you do it in such an approachable way so thank you.

[@aromatherapyoils]

I'm glad you're finding the videos so informative!

[@r.leecie5078]

Thanks, Andrea. Love your videos.

[@turbo86004]

I use kaolin clay, cornstarch and beeswax to make a solid stick. My husband even likes it!

[@kittyrs3]

I LOVE LOVE this deodorant. Love the smell and works like a charm. If need be, this beautiful smelling goop can last 2 days. In fact, there isn't anything I don't love about Andrea and her staff! I trust all her products and all she has to share.

[@aromatherapyoils]

What an incredible message! We were just reading your sweet note of appreciation and support! Thank you for sharing your experience with this deodorant recipe, and your love for Andrea and Aromahead. 💜

[@carrieb5203]

hi Andrea, love this video. i used a natural product that has powdered sugar, baking soda and beeswax. it worked well for a while but began not to be so effective. i plan on trying this recipe, i hope it works better for me. thanks for sharing.

[@aromatherapyoils]

Let me know how it goes for you, Carrie Robinson :o)

[@cancerwarriors8480]

Andrea, you are spoiling me with your videos.

[@monams2514]

Would the green leave a stain on white clothes etc? I guess you would put this on with your fingers? Would love to know how you would make a roll on with the natural ingredients and essential oils. Like a gel based one.

[@aromatherapyoils]

Hi Mona! Yes, this blend can be applied with your fingers and as long as you don't mind the pasty texture in your armpits at first, it dries pretty quick. We haven't found it to be staining to clothing, but we would recommend testing a small amount first just to be sure. If you would like a more solid blend that can be used in a roll-on tube, here is a great recipe that we love: blog.aromahead.com/natural-deodorant-essential-oils-nl 💜

[@annad1942]

Hi Andrea i love this recipe can i add beeswax to make i a solid deodorant and if so, how much beeswax in ratio to the coconut oil, clay and arrow root? thank you!!!

[@aromatherapyoils]

Hi Anna! We've never made a solid deodorant of this recipe but if you like to experiment with that our guide for solid deodorant is a 3:1 ratio of carriers to beeswax. Here’s a recipe from the Aromahead Blog for a natural deodorant with beeswax that we think you will enjoy! blog.aromahead.com/natural-deodorant-essential-oils-nl

[@annad1942]

Thank you Andrea!!! I will try it

[@rajich8022]

I love your videos ❤️😍

[@aromatherapyoils]

Thanks Raji! We appreciate your support 💜

[@annetteleggett9854]

I'll have to try this on my next batch. I used a 50/50 blend of arrowroot and baking soda and while my skin isn't really irritated, it does give me a little zing.

[@beebop2663]

I made this and love it

[@leticiamartinez6085]

Andrea thanks my daughters and i love everything you make, and for sure I'm making this deodorant 👍

[@aromatherapyoils]

That's wonderful, Leticia!! We'd love to hear how it goes when you try this recipe! 💜

[@marshallx6081]

I went on line to look for the essential oils for the body butter and the headache inhaler. I did not write down the latin names for the essential oils. I want to make sure that I purchase the correct essential oils. Is there any way you could provide these names? I did participate in the webinar yesterday. So, if you have the time, let me know. I appreciate this very much. There are several essential oils that I am not familiar with, so any help would be greatly appreciated.

[@marshallx6081]

Always nice to hear from you

[@aromatherapyoils]

For the headaches inhaler: 8 drops Frankincense essential oil (Boswellia carterii) 2 drops Eucalyptus Radiata essential oil (Eucalyptus Radiata) Not child safe 5 drops Peppermint essential oil (Mentha x piperita) Not child safe And the Body butter: 60 drops Lavender essential oil (Lavandula angustifolia) 1 oz (28 gm) Avocado Oil (Persea gratissima) 1 oz (28 gm) Baobab Seed Oil (Adansonia digitata) 2 oz (56 gm) Cocoa Butter (Theobroma cacao) 1 oz (28 gm) Marula Oil (Sclerocarya birrea) 1 oz (28 gm) Beeswax (Apis mellifera)

[@maggiemorel4994]

just started watching ur vidoes, can you use a cotton ball to put on. i tend to get his under my finger nails an touch my eyes a lot. like the idea of option of glass jar. thanks for shärring all these great vîdéo.

[@aromatherapyoils]

Maggie Morel, if you didn't want to use your fingers you can use a cotton round to apply the blend to your underarms.

[@beebop2663]

I love this deodorant. I'm making my second container. It last a good while :)

[@aromatherapyoils]

that's great, BeeBop!!!

[@robynwilliams5928]

Does this stain your clothing since it has the green clay?

[@aromatherapyoils]

Hi @Robyn Williams! That's a great question- yes, Green Clay can be potentially staining to lighter colored fabrics. You could substitute White Clay instead in this recipe if this would be a concern. 💜

[@robynwilliams5928]

@@aromatherapyoils thank you!

[@virginia6890]

hi andrea! i love this so much! my dad has a lot of allergies however and was looking for a spray deodorant that actually works. i tried a couple recipes but nothing seems to work :/ would you by any chance have a suggestion of how to make a spray deodorant? i have tried rose water, aloe vera, witch hazel, frankincense, patchouli and ylang ylang. it does well for half a day then he starts to sweat and it goes south lol

[@PinkinPA]

virginia nehme I also have severe allergies and what I do is break off a tiny piece of crystal deodorant stick then add to a spray bottle with some witch hazel and a pinch of pink sea salt. The crystal will disolve. This could help.

[@aromatherapyoils]

Virginia, how great that you're trying difference recipes for your dad. Natural deodorants are about helping to block the bacteria that causes body odor not stopping the act of perspiring. I find that when using natural deodorant that I still need to apply it a few times in a 24 hour period, especially when it is a very warm day or I'm exerting myself exercising, or other types of manual labor. You might try using an alcohol base, like a cheap vodka or grain alcohol. This also helps to keep the bacteria under control so that there is less odor when perspiring happens.

[@anthm429]

Beautiful recipe. Thank you. Could we perhaps use jojoba oil for this recipe by any chance?

[@aromatherapyoils]

Thank you for checking in! Yes, you are welcome to substitute any of your favorite carriers for the ones in this recipe. It can be fun to experiment with recipes and make them uniquely your own 💜

[@anthm429]

@@aromatherapyoils Thank you for your reply. Would the amount of oil stay the same given that the recipe refers to solidified coconut oil?

[@lovinglife3954]

Great video! Does the green clay make the armpit green, or stain clothes? What would be a more neutral color ingredient instead of the green clay? Thanks so much!

[@mgracemateo8669]

Hi mam andrea, can i use virgin coconut oil for this recipe? Actually i already made one but the consistency is a too runny/liquid. 😢 help!

[@aromatherapyoils]

Hi MGrace! Coconut oil will melt at 76 degrees F, so if you live in a warmer climate, this product could get a bit soft or runny. Storing the finished product in a cool place could help, or you can try adding Beeswax to your recipe, to help harden it and prevent melting. Here are a couple of recipes from the Aromahead Blog we think you'll enjoy: -blog.aromahead.com/2014/10/20/natural-solid-deodorant-recipe -blog.aromahead.com/natural-deodorant-essential-oils-nl

[@al6450]

can we replace arrowroot by the cornstarch?

[@aromatherapyoils]

You can use cornstarch in place of the arrowroot powder, assmaa laatfi.

[@dianeknickerbocker9725]

Would white clay be as effective. I question the green getting on my clothes.

[@caroletienne8386]

Love Natural Solutions, Solutions which keep you Optimised, Cool and Calm

[@aromatherapyoils]

I couldn't agree more, Carol Etienne!

[@Etheldreda-]

Thank you, it looks quite dark, is it ok to use whilst wearing light clothes?

[@aromatherapyoils]

It is ok to use with light clothing, but if you're really worried you could always use lavender in place of the patchouli essential oil and white clay instead of the green.

[@sorellajenks]

Hi Andrea, thanks for the video. Is there an issue with the deodorant leaving residue on clothes? It sure is dark. I made some with Bentonite clay at one time and the color was fine with clothes.

[@CerberusBindeweed]

Can the clay be substituted for Baking Soda?

[@aromatherapyoils]

You can use baking soda in place of the green clay. The texture will change just a bit and I've found that some people can have a slight skin irritation with the baking soda. You would just need to try it and see how your skin responds, AussieWitchCerberus Bindweed. :o)

[@cancerwarriors8480]

Where do you get the green clay and arrowroot?

[@janetpayne91]

How do you apply it to your underarms.....with your fingers?

[@mamacat0422]

Is there a specific reason for the green clay or can you replace it with something like white Kaolin clay?

[@janclimo2284]

If I wanted to make this in more of a solid form would I use soy wax or bees wax

[@janclimo2284]

Ok thank you !

[@mellisavezina720]

Could white clay also work ? in case you wanted something with a more neutral colour.

[@peggyschmidt6951]

Any clay, including bentonite clay?

[@r.leecie5078]

where do you purchase the clays and powder?

[@r.leecie5078]

Thanks so much, Andrea Butje.

[@bettysams8559]

is green clay same as redmond clay

[@bettysams8559]

so I can use Redmond clay in place of the green clay?

[@bettysams8559]

Thanks

[@caroletienne8386]

Real Cool Skin care Health Care and Body Care Solutions

[@Nicklennon007]

Has anyone tried using this blend? I've been on the search for a better and more natural deodorant.

[@marshallx6081]

found it, so neat!

[@kerstindrost5610]

Mhhhmmm.........just surprised you are using a "metal" spoon with the clay. I learned always to use a wooden or plastic spoon, as metal will kill the good properties from the clay. Thoughts on that please.

[@ahmedeldidi861]

😇👍🎀

[@NakenyaBrown]

I am just now seeing this in 2024