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Over the years I\u2019ve perfected a few natural deodorant recipes<\/a> for long-lasting protection. I was intrigued by the roll-on antiperspirant deodorants though and wanted to try my hand at a healthier version. You can never have too many homemade deodorant options, right?<\/p>\n Not only is this aluminum-free and alcohol-free, but it offers natural odor protection. It can easily work for even sensitive skin types and you can customize the scent!<\/p>\n I was the girl who wore clinical strength deodorant in high school. I was taken in by promises of a fresh scent and 12-hour protection. Little did I know I was rubbing parabens, aluminum, and other not-so-good ingredients on my underarms. <\/p>\n While DIY deodorant may not be as flashy as a powder fresh invisible solid conventional deodorant bar, it\u2019s certainly way healthier. Plus I\u2019ve found natural deodorant can work really well, once you find the right recipe.<\/p>\n My version uses magnesium<\/a> to help combat underarm odor and restore mineral balance. It\u2019s fairly quick drying thanks to the arrowroot and baking soda. You can also add moisturizing ingredients like aloe vera and glycerin if you\u2019d like.<\/p>\n The kids and I often use topical magnesium to help with better sleep and boost magnesium levels. I found that magnesium oil on its own makes a good deodorant, but it\u2019s not for everyone. It can feel a little tacky and sting the skin some if you\u2019re not used to it.<\/p>\n Magnesium is great for the skin, both internally and topically, like in a magnesium lotion. According to dermatologist Dendy Engelman<\/a>, it can also help balance hormones and improve cellular processes on the skin. I\u2019ve found my skin is smoother and less prone to breakouts when I use magnesium oil.<\/p>\n You can certainly use plain magnesium oil<\/a> in a roller bottle, but there\u2019s another type that works well. Magnesium hydroxide is commonly found in magnesium-based deodorants and is great for the skin. You can add the powder to a regular deodorant recipe or make a liquid version that glides on the skin.<\/p>\n Magnesium hydroxide is sold on store shelves everywhere as the popular milk of magnesia. You may recognize it as a popular laxative. Some brands used to have surprisingly clean ingredients that were just magnesium hydroxide and purified water. For some reason though, every milk of magnesia I can find has been reformulated to include bleach.<\/p>\n Yep, the same chlorine bleach<\/a> that\u2019s added to swimming pools and will strip stains from clothing. You would think the FDA would ban products someone drinks from having bleach but apparently not!<\/p>\n The simplest roll-on unscented magnesium deodorant recipes all call for store-bought milk of magnesia. Since I didn\u2019t really want to put bleach on my skin, it was on to plan B. This recipe uses magnesium hydroxide powder mixed with water to make your own milk of magnesia. It does separate in the bottle, but that\u2019s an easy fix. Just shake before each use.<\/p>\n Since this isn\u2019t an antiperspirant it doesn\u2019t offer wetness protection like aluminum formulations. However, I\u2019ve found I sweat less now that I use natural deodorant. When my body isn\u2019t trying to increase sweat to eliminate toxins (especially from deodorant) I smell fresher.<\/p>\n Slathering aluminum and other toxins right by the lymph nodes and sensitive breast tissue<\/a> isn\u2019t the best idea either. If you\u2019ve been using a conventional deodorant or antiperspirant then you may need to do an armpit detox first.<\/a> This is a great way to help the skin\u2019s microbiome get back on track.<\/p>\n People seem to have mixed results with roll-on bottles. The first ones I bought promised no leaks, but were so leak proof no product could come out at all! The ones I have now work much better, but some reviewers report variations between bottles.<\/p>\n If you don\u2019t have a roll-on bottle then this mixture can also work in a spray bottle. I\u2019ve also found it works well kept in a small jar and applied with a cotton ball. The recipe makes enough for two roller bottles. <\/p>\n This DIY deodorant features magnesium for healthier skin and less stinky pits! Customize it with your favorite essential oils. <\/span><\/p>\nRoll On Deodorant Stick<\/h2>\n
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