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When you first dive into the world of DIY health and beauty, you start slow with easy recipes so that you aren\u2019t overwhelmed. The typical DIY beauty products are body butters, mouthwashes, scalp rinses, or hand soaps, but people rarely make their own deodorants. Honestly, though, DIY herbal deodorants are very easy to make, they keep the stench away, and they are more beneficial and safer for your skin than regular deodorants<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sweating Is Natural, But You Don\u2019t Have To Stink<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Delivering a presentation to your staff, sitting on a crowded bus, or doing some planks and squats can all make your underarms perspire. To prevent a foul stench<\/a> and a lot of sweat, people use antiperspirants that are designed to tame odors and moisture. Unfortunately, these products contain aluminum-based salts<\/strong> that plug up sweat glands. Maybe that sounds great to you, but a 2016 study found that these antiperspirants compromise the skin\u2019s ecosystem, creating intense bacteria that can produce body odor. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Building A Deodorant That Compliments You Chemistry<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Similar to your gut, your skin also contains beneficial bacteria and bad bacteria. Antiperspirants can introduce new bacteria that are smellier than the ones that existed before<\/a>. To build a better pit microbiome, shall we say, it is wise to avoid synthetic and artificial ingredients. Many ingredients that are commonly in natural deodorants include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n