Sweating is a natural way of our body to regulate its temperature and to remove toxins. However, the body odor which come from it is a major concern. Most of the time body odor may embarrass us, this can happen while dancing in a party or while meeting and greeting at work place.
Deodorants are one of the best ways to control our body odor, but not completely. These deodorants are heavily loaded with number of chemicals and affect the texture of human skin. Therefore, many people look for safer and natural alternatives to deal with this issue.
This article will help you to make your own deodorant with coconut oil, which is much safer, natural and even smells good. Believe me, you choose this deodorant as your favorite from now.
Table Of Contents
- Why conventional deodorants or antiperspirants are dangerous?
- How Coconut oil is used as a deodorant?
- Benefits of coconut oil
- Coconut oil as deodorant
- How To Make Coconut Oil Deodorant?
- Tips when using coconut oil as deodorant
- Why conventional deodorants or antiperspirants are dangerous?
Majority of women use deodorants or antiperspirants to cover their body odor. To be fair, they choose it as a best option, because it is easily available in stores and quite cheaper than other products. Remember one thing, just because they are readily available, aren’t means they are best for you.
Yes, these deodorants have powerful chemicals that can lead to many health issues. You may not hear this before, but these deodorants only mask the smell of sweat by targeting bacteria. Deodorants will not prevent you or stop you from sweating whereas antiperspirants will prevent you from sweating by blocking the pores of skin.
Here are some chemicals listed below which are used in making deodorants and antiperspirants:
- Triclosan: Triclosan is a dangerous chemical used in both deodorants and antiperspirants. This will help to improve the growth of bacteria on your skin and it is also associated with hormonal changes and immune function in your body. Do care while purchasing deodorants and check for this chemical to avoid it completely.
- Parabens: Parabens are known as preservatives found in deodorants and antiperspirants. These chemicals can cause hormonal imbalance which can be seen in your breast tissue. Just check for this chemical on the product and stay away from it, if you find anything like paraben on the product then do not purchase it.
- Aluminium: This metal has been linked to breast cancer and very dangerous for our brain too. It may even lead to Alzheimer. It is the main ingredient used in most of the antiperspirants that blocks the sweat from escaping your pores. This functionality may lead to the growth of cancer cells in your body. Using aluminium content products will also lead to damage of your kidneys and DNA mutation.
- Propylene Glycerol: This chemical is a byproduct of biodiesel which is used as a softening agent in deodorants and antiperspirants. Even though it is considered as safe in small amount, but it is very harmful when it used in larger amounts. This chemical may damage your heart, liver and nervous system too. It’s not a better choice to use this substance in any amount.
How Coconut Oil Is Used As A Deodorant?
Your body can easily absorb chemicals and toxins as well as nutrients. Coconut oil is considered as super healthy food from centuries and it has been widely used for many purposes in tropical region. It is boiled down and has been used as stable food in many cultures for generations.
However, apart from consuming coconut oil to acquire number of benefits for our body, this oil is also helpful to maintain beautiful skin. It is also used as a powerful and natural deodorant. The anti microbial properties, anti inflammatory, anti soothing properties will help to prevent certain bacteria from entering your skin as well as it helps to moisturize your skin.
Regular topical application of coconut oil to your body will protect you from pollution and other environmental issues which cause allergies on your skin. Coconut oil is also helpful to maintain hydrated skin.
Benefits Of Coconut oil
Here are some benefits by using coconut oil:
- Coconut oil will help to regulate good cholesterol HDL and reduce the bad cholesterol LDL in your body and protects you from heart diseases and heart strokes.
- It promotes the functionality of thyroid system and improves the metabolism state. This results in boosting your energy to stay strong and healthy always.
- The anti oxidant properties in coconut oil will reduce the damage of skin tissues and reduces wrinkles and signs of aging.
- The anti inflammatory and anti bacterial properties in coconut oil will help to reduce skin infections which causes inflammation and itching.
- This is a wonderful ingredient used in most of skin care and hair care products. It moisturizes your skin and hair and keeps it healthy all day long.
- The anti bacterial properties in coconut oil will help to maintain your dental health. This can effectively fight against germs and bacteria which lead to bad odor, tooth decays and cavities. Oil pulling is the best way to get rid of tooth problems.
These are some of the benefits of coconut oil. If you are thinking how to use as a deodorant for our body. Keep on reading…
Coconut Oil Is As Deodorant?
Even though, there are many myths about the use of coconut oil as deodorant. Just try to compare the ingredients used in deodorant and coconut oil, and then you will get to know why it is useful.
Here are some reasons you can use coconut oil as deodorant on your body.
- Deodorants will lead to formation of some white patches on your clothes. Topical application of coconut oil on your body will not lead to any stains on your clothes.
- Usually deodorants will mask the smell of the sweat and lead to certain infections and health issues. Coconut oil is capable of killing the odor causing bacteria under your arms due to its lauric acid content which is both anti viral and anti bacterial.
- Apart from not allowing bacteria to grow, your skins absorb nutrients through coconut oil and protect your underarms from smelling and promote your overall health.
How To Make Coconut Oil Deodorant
The preparation of this deodorant will not take more than 5 minutes of your precious time. Here are the ingredients that you need to prepare this deodorant in your home.
Ingredients Required
- 1/8-1/4 cup of corn starch
- 1/8-1/4 cup of baking soda
- 5 table spoons of coconut oil
- Few drops of any essential oil
How To Do
Take a bowl and mix corn starch Or Arrow root and baking soda thoroughly and then add coconut oil and essential oil.
Mix it well until it becomes paste like substance.
You can evenly add more baking soda and corn starch if you don’t feel that is not thick enough to use.
Now, use a spatula or spoon to put this coconut oil mixture into an empty bottle.
Now apply like you would use your deodorant.
Tips When Using Coconut Oil As Deodorant
Follow the below mentioned tips when making the deodorant.
- Always choose organic coconut oil for topical application on your underarms. Organic or virgin coconut oil will help to prevent chemicals from reaching to your blood stream.
- Make sure to dry your underarms before applying coconut oil deodorant. If you have not shower before applying, then give a quick wash and dry your underarms. Once they are dry enough, then apply coconut oil and rub it.
- You need not apply it in larger amounts. Little amount is enough to reduce the sweat odor from your body. Just dip your finger in coconut oil and apply it on one underarm and repeat it with the other.
If you wish to keep your skin healthy all the time then changing your deodorant to coconut oil is the first step. It may sound strange at first but once you are habituated to it then you will experience number of positive things on your skin Apart from using it as a deodorant, give a try on your skin for few days to see healthier skin and hair.