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1/4 cup coconut oil 1/4 cup corn starch 4 tsp sodium bicarbonate

I became an herbalist some years back taking classes on line. I make all my own medicine, soaps, salves, teas, shampoos, laundry soap and lip balm. It is great you are doing this.

Arrowroot powder is actually a fantastic substitute for sodium bicarbonate, also. Sodium bicarbonate (also known as baking soda) has a much higher PH level compared to your skin, whereas arrowroot powder is much closer to your skin's PH, making you less likely to break out :)

TLDR: 03:20 1) Coconut Oil 2) Bicarbonate (is this same as baking soda?) 3) Corn or Potato Starch 4) Fragrant Oils (optional) I think the most important info that should have been here is why or how it works. I presume the coconut oil is the crucial ingredient due to its antibacterial properties, but I can imagine it's going to be slimy and unpleasant under there...

The scenes that went along with line “I’m not some kind of fairy” made me laugh so much 🤣

I've been using baking soda + coconut oil for months now. No extra ingredients, and it works amazing! Much better than any store bought ever did. It works so well and never stinks like after regular deodorant. Highly recommend. No third ingredient needed for me at least. Might be different for each individual, idk.

In August I began using one cotton ball of apple cider vinegar and it works amazingly. Haven’t needed to wear deodorant since then. I reapply typically after each shower and it has changed my life!

Great! Had this from my neighbour/friend about 8 months ago. She added 20-40 drops of essential (?aromatherapy) oil to provide scent. She kindly gave me the recipe which did include gently warming the coconut oil until it melts, then adding the two "powders" (bicarbonate of soda and corn starch). It was wonderful and yes I admit that, as you say, after a short time using this I did in fact smell less unpleasant than whilst I was using the chemical gunk from the shops! She did advise me that depending on the temperature in the house, it may be necessary to increase the coconut oil in the winter so the deodorizer would be less hard and slightly decrease it (or increase the corn flour /corn starch) in the summer so that it doesn't melt too quickly! Concerning your comment about being sensitive to the "thickener"/starch. I did react quite badly when first making my own but presumed it was because I chose a different scent to the one my friend used. However on repeating without any scent and still reacting I found that in fact my issue is connected rather to whether I have just (razor) shaved my pits and how harsh I was in doing so. If I wait one day I am fine . . . ! Usually, now that I am bodily adapted to the natural deodorizer instead of the artificial chemically loaded and metallic one I can get away without using anything for a quiet day! Honestly the proportions she gave me (see below) last about 6 months and I generally put on twice! Just a pea sized ball or if scraping through the mass with a thumb nail, then enough to cover the thumb nail. Here are GB/grams proportions in case it helps anyone - sometimes conversions are easier from grams or teaspoons (etc.) 8 Tbsp coconut oil (equates roughly 125-135g) 8tbsp bicarbonate soda (equates roughly 125g) 4 tbsp corn starch (equates 35g) 20-4o drops essential oils (make sure its for skin, ie massage and not for candles/burners!) Thanks Kalle!!

If you already have some coconut oil at home here is an other 3-ingredient recipe: Heat the coconut oil then mix it with beeswax and add a little lanolin. Experiment with the ratios (you need it to become spreadable when it cools down) and you will get a great shoewax/leather conditioner.

Three ingredients, so simple. Your recipe sounds wonderful, Kalle. But the conversion to the American system doesn't quite translate. Why? Because most of our measurement units are based on 4, instead of in decimals. So when it comes to cooking (or making beauty products), we Americans think fractionally, rather than decimally. A cup is 8 ounces , but 2/10 of a cup of corn starch or 08/100 cup of baking soda is not quite in our vocabulary. I think I can help you with the conversion. Approximately: almost 1/4 cup corn or potato starch or arrowroot 4 teaspoons baking soda (also known as bicarbonate of soda) almost 1/4 cup coconut oil. How I converted the ingredients: it's easier for me to think of 50 mL rather than 0.5dL because in Germany, my mother's homeland, they tend to use mL in their cookbooks, instead of dL. It's actually 60mL that =1/4 cup in the American system of measurements, so maybe we could say 1/4 cup, less 2 teaspoons for the cornstarch and the coconut oil? As for the baking soda, 5 mL = 1 teaspoon. Thanks for sharing your recipe, Kalle. I look forward to trying it. :-)

A few weeks ago, I made an easy toothpaste with coconut oil, baking soda and a small amount of salt. For flavor I used vanilla, cinnamon and clove essential oils.

I am so happy to have been recommended your channel by the algorithm. I very much agree with your lifestyle. No plastic, no harmful toxins. I thought I was alone with my esoterics. Thank you !

Itchy is more likely to come from the baking soda (many people develop skin problems from the stuff when used on the skin), the corn starch is also used as babypowder alternative. I use just cornstarch and coconutoil (1 tsp each) + 2-3 drops good essential oil if you want a scent. Mash the first to together with a fork to a paste and then add the essential oil. No preservatives, so make a new batch every month.

Love making my own things like deodorant, soaps, lip balm, beard oil, candles and so much more. I use beeswax, coconut oil, Shea butter, arrowroot, Bentonite Clay and corn starch and pour it in a deodorant tube, I absolutely love it.

I have been making this using arrowroot plus essential oils for years. I pack it into a couple of re-used stick deodorant containers and put them into the refrigerator for about an hour. Works beautifully! Only thing is, it will melt if I try to travel with it in hot weather. Though I haven’t tried it yet, I think some beeswax may be added to help with the melting factor.

That was a really nice video! I loved how you also told us what the gadgets are called in swedish. I was gifted really nice essential oils and now I've got a reason to start using them. Thank you. ❤🙏

I can't believe how easy this was to make and I really like how customizable it is. Thank you for sharing this 👏👏

Oh, many thanks Kalle! Such a fan of making it yourself! Going to watch the rest on Nebula. Lots of love for you both, Vi

Hi Kalle, I made you deo and it's amazing. Smells good, feels good, no stains and proven by a demanding two hour hike - it works as least as good as the Rexona deo I was using before. At a fracture of the cost and without all chemistry. Thanks a lot for sharing!

Not even past the intro yet and I’ve just subscribed! Perfect. Although, collecting pine cones barefoot in the forest does sounds nice too 😆 even though you ain’t that. Love your whole vibe! Can’t wait to hear more

Tried this recipe and so far I'm really enjoying using it. Thank you for the information and amazing content! Keep up the amazing work! Best wishes you two.

I loved the forest fairy clip! Tack så mycket for the translations in Swedish! I am currently learning the Swedish language and love learning the new words. So often "natural" deodorant recipes either don't work or are expensive to make, yours looks so wonderful I am going to make a batch today. Thank you always, much love to you and Christine!

I love the bonus swedish language lessons too ❤ thank you for this video..was oddly comforting and wholesome lol your cabin and gf and doggos look lovely

I made your recipe today, worked hard today and no stink! Woo hoo! I’ve been a natural deodorant consumer for 25 years (getting so expensive), but this is my first DIY DEO! I’m so excited it seems to work well! The next week will be the real test. I was just so excited I had to let you know. I really love yours and Christine’s channels! Blessings & Happy New Year 🎉🎉🎉

I did it on a whim and was so much easier than I thought it would be! It was messy but it seems to have worked so far.

Love this! You're 100% right that we have to pay attention to what we're putting in and on our bodies. Store bought deodorant is so bad for you. We recently made deodorant but literally melted coconut oil and added lemongrass essential oil then froze it in a silicone mold. Put a wrapping around it and just apply the block directly to armpits. Absolutely love it. We also made all natural soaps too on our channel which was fun to do for the first time. Keep spreading the information and helping others 😊

this is so cool! I can't wait to try making this. You're really awesome, Kalle, and love your videos

Thank you for the recipe kalle! I simply love doing my own soap, beard oils and anything I can diy, this was something I had never tried. Putting it to the test 😊 Really like your videos. I wish you happy holidays from Canada!

Kalle, this was my favorite video of yours. I think you’d make a great host of cooking or other how-to videos. Very fun to watch you :) Also thank you for drawing attention to this area and for speaking out again at plastic.

I am definitely going to try this out because I love anything coconut! Also, you can't beat Natural! Thanks so much!

I made your recipe with arrowroot. It works fantastically! I added a few drops of essential oil for a nice scent. I love it, thank you!

Please more food recipes I love them and your channel Grounds me and relaxes me x

5 min after watching this, I was down in the kitchen making the recipe. I’ve heard bad things about deodorants (that you buy from the store) but never thought of making my own. Excited to see how it works on me. Tack för tips!! ⭐️

I like that you add the Swedish words for things. I get recipes, fun videos and a new language to learn all at once! 😁 Also thank you for sharing this video. I couldn't find it at first!

This is fantastic. Simple, inexpensive and customizable. Thanks for sharing

I have made this and it's the only thing that works for me. Even Lume doesn't work as well as your recipe. Thank you a million for sharing this!

Yep cornstarch irritation is a thing as someone who is allergic to corn by ingestion I also have problem with long exposure on my skin. Arrowroot or tapioca starch are great alternatives

Thank you for sharing this! I loved the “fairy bit” laughter brought tears to my eyes. ;) can’t wait for the next video!

Loved your sense of humor in your disclaimer.

I was very impressed, thank you so much for your content!! 😁

Thank you for sharing! 💚 Yes, it´s so important what we put in and on our body AND what is good for nature is good for our body too 💚

Hi Kalle. I just finished making this and used my favourite Pine Needle oil as a scent. It feels a bit odd when you first put it on but then it feels really nice. Also, as your arm pit is warm it warms the oil over time and increases the nice scent. Thank you so much for this amazing video.

Ouuu! Amazing video! I love watching people from all around the World... and there life tricks... Thank you so much! Thousand kisses from Serbia!!

So glad you discussed allergies for the corn starch. Thank you, I will now try arrowroot. I also add salt to my recipe.

Your rationale for making the deodorant is what made me start making my own soap. Definitely going to try this!!!

Thank you for sharing this, Kalle! So good to see you both thriving and discussing how everything, even the fabric next to our skin, affects our health. I've been using a version of this for years and finally don't stink. :) 4T baking soda 4T arrowroot 6T coconut oil 15 drops of Essential oil x 2 (eucaluptus or rosemary and orange are wonderful, as is lemongrass) p.s. Just signed up! Thanks, Kalle! I've never heard of this service before and looks incredible!!!

I really enjoy this. Thanks!

Been using this for a month now. Excellent. Thank you!

My deodorant is one ingredient, fresh lemon juice. I’ve been using it for 10 years, works great and simple.

Hade gärna viljat se mer av sånna här typer av videos!!

Nice video Kalle. Enjoy your stay at the cabin. The smell of the woods is just heaven on earth.

This is awesome! Thanks Kalle!

I've been using this deodorant for 1 year, since I saw your video, and I love it 😉 thanks!

Another great tip is to lower the temperature of your shower at the end. A cooler temperature helps the pores, eliminating some of the odor.

Thank you for sharing this recipe, much appreciated 😊

This is a great video!! Thank you so much for posting!

Okay so I watched this video and immediately tried this recipe and I want to start by saying I’m a big deodorant user and I always smell when I don’t use deodorant but oh my gosh this recipe works!!!! I literally smell like coconut all day which I love!! Thank you so much for sharing! 🙌🏽🙏

Salt stick deodorants are great too! Been using mine for 3 years now, they last so long.. thank you sharing the recipe though :)

Thank you for the recipe, just what i needed!

Thank you for showing this ! ❤️

Nice! I make my own deodorant too. Since a long time ago. I only use coconut oil and soda/bicarbonat. You don't really need the potato starch. It works fine without. :) Wish you the best out in the forest! I'm self-sufficient in the south of Sweden. :)

My stinky armpits thank you immensely 🙏 😂 actually though I'm so happy you're talking about this because not enough people are aware of the crap that's in our products and how horrible they really are. I've been hand making natural soaps for years and doing it yourself to share with other people is pretty special.

As a fellow "svenska" learner i really love how all of a sudden this video became a swedish video lol. Det var jätte bra att upprepa orden med dig tack så mycket! :)

Lovely, going to try😊

Nothing like clean living! Thank you! 🥰

I have not worn any deodorant or antiperspirant in over 10years now. Even before then I wore it very infrequently as I was nursing my babies 🥰 I feel so much better for not feeling clogged up 😁

i love how you spell and speak the words in your language and in regular English so we can learn the language, learn the measurements and how to make the deodorant. Great video!

Most US cooks have Arrowroot to use to thicken gravies and sauces, It ends up clear and is also smoother and fewer lumps than wheat flour, which is the only flour most Americans use. Dozens of other types are available but the average get something on the table as fast as possible, person does not use them although many are on the shelf at the standard food store.

I think we all need to go back to how it was back in the days when you did much more at home. It can be small thing, like repairing a tool - Make your own handle for your axe that broke. Thank you ! :)

Sounds logically, don't put anything on your body that you cannot eat.... I'm going to make that my life quote as well. Thanks for the inspiration! 🙏

You skin is absolutely flawless ❤

Great recipe, thanks.

Been using just coconut oil for years. Works amazing. No mixing no nonsense straight out of the jar. Also shaving is a must as hair wicks.

I don’t make my own deodorant but I stoped using the “normal” stuff you can get at the grocery store and opted for a vegan one. Almost instantly after starting to use the new one I noticed that I smelled less and also was sweating less because when you clog the sweat glands your body starts to overproduce to cleanse and compensate. It’s just like you said “the body needs to sweat”.

Just found your channel ! Love it already. From 🇨🇦

I use white sage powder in mine as well. Smells wonderful and kerps me dry as well.

Awesome video! During corona i havent been using deodorant for over a year but like a week ago i finally got fed up with smelling like sweat sometimes, so I made a similar deodorant recipe and it works so well! Also i started washing my hair with rye flour now for over a year, its a great schampoo and only one ingredient So many companies are scamming us with unhealthy stuff we dont need..

I put lime oil and Scotch in mine (Laphroaig and JW Black). Smells great and works better than my old gel deodorant! Thanks!

Thank you for sharing ❤

First time on the channel, your accent is actually reminding me of old English or how English would have sounded a looooong time ago. I'm gonna try this

Thanks Kalle for this great movie!! Love it! The second reason people can have a allergic reaction (rashes and itching in the armpiy) is because of the bicarbonate (baking soda). This balances out the ph level of your skin and for some people it creates a disbalance. Thats the reason of the rash. Do you know a recipe without baking soda? Love your content and keep up the good work!

You can use coconut oil as body cream and /or facial cream . Due to the anti inflammatory function you can also use it on oily skin. For dry skin add some other oils and /or essential oils like rose. I don't want anything else anymore and my skin is much better than 5 years ago

I will have a go, for sure. Seems really interesting.

Thanks man ! I used Mag Champa as a flavour and been using it a long while now I will say Bravo !

I buy exactly that kinda deodorant , it’s a Dutch company they deliver on bike which is possible here not in Sweden 😂but to make it yourself is much better and cheaper!! Love orange 🍊 scent. Definitely going to try this!! Tack så mycket!! 💚🌲❄️

That was a love look you gave her at the very end when she was laughing... That's the best. Wonderful!

thankyou kalle!

Love this! You are my deodorant fairy godfather! 😌

Video starts at 03:18

Awesome! Just made it myself today. Beautiful texture and with a few drops of scent…just perfect 👍

Thanks, I have been thinking about doing this for a while. Cheers.

I tried various recipes for home made deodorant, but nothing has really worked for me so far. I will definitely try out your recipe to see, if this one could work and it would definitely be more convenient while living in my van :)

I use a salt stone for my "deo", now I don't have a smell at all. My sister makes her own body products, just like Kalle here, and when she started to remove the toxic from her home, I could see the change on her and in her mood.

Thank you so much!!

Thank you so much for sharing this!

Made this and it worked well for the first couple of days. Since then, I put it on after my shower but around 6-8 hours later I can notice B.O. I've not been doing anything particularly arduous and it's not been that warm where I live. It's also been itching a bit when I put it on (that subsides later) and I think it's staining some shirts (and I've been waiting at least 20 minutes to put on a shirt), which I'm worried because, since it's not working so well, I've been adding a bit more of the deodorant than during the first days (about two-peas worth, now). Been using it for a couple of weeks and want to continue, but may need to refine the recipe. Any suggestions? Thanks!

Wonderful! this is exactly what I needed. ♥

You're a life saver.

Just found your site, very good. Your right about what we put into and onto our bodies. I work in a kitchen and have tried one or two natural deodorant's but i will try this one for sure. Thank you very much for this. Keep well. :)