Oily skin can be annoying at times, and deodorants that are too emollient may lead to clogged pores. However, at here have compiled a list of lightweight homemade deodorants for those with oily skin.
One of the great thing about the natural deodorant recipes will be covered here is that none of the deodorants will leave a stain on your clothes! You can apply as much as you want, and you will never have to fret about unsightly white or yellow stains on your clothes ever again
Homemade Deodorant Recipes
Recipe 1:
Ingredients
- 4 ounces magnesium oil
- 10 or 15 drops of tea tree essential oil
Instructions
This recipe is a simple to create a great liquid deodorant for oily skin. Just mix the magnesium oil with the tea tree oil, and put it in a spray bottle—and it’s done!
Recipe 2:
This recipe creates a basic yet highly effective powder deodorant, with just two basic ingredients.
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons cornstarch
- 4 tablespoons baking soda
Instructions
All you need to do is mix the two powders, and store in a container. This really shouldn’t take more than a couple of minutes to make, and it’s great for absorbing excess oiliness and sweat.
Recipe 3:
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons baking soda
- 2 tablespoons arrowroots powder
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch powder
- 1 tablespoon powdered lavender
Instructions
Very easy diy deodorant with just mix all of the ingredients together.
Essential oil is not used in this particular recipe, the powdered lavender works as a substitute for essential oils and provides a lovely floral scent to the powder deodorant.
Recipe 4:
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons baking soda
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons powdered coconut milk
- 1 drop pineapple essential oil
Instructions
Mix all of the dry ingredients, and add one drop of pineapple essential oil. This will give you a powder deodorant with a mild yet delicious pina-colada scent!
Recipe 5:
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons bentonite clay
- 2 tablespoons baking soda
- 2 drops rosemary essential oil
Instructions
Betonite clay is known for its oil absorbing properties, which makes it perfect for oily skin. Combine it with the baking soda, and add the essential oil for a fragrance before storing in a container.