Distilled from the twigs and bark of the witch hazel tree, high quality, organic witch hazel extract is a lovely, time-tested ingredient in DIY and natural deodorant sprays. Witch hazel lowers the skin’s pH, so odor-causing bacteria cannot thrive. It is gentle enough to be used alone, or can be combined with herbs and essential oils. It also does double-duty as a toner, which is why you see it show up so often in the finest facial toner recipes. These Mountain Rose Herbs deodorant spray recipes bring together the superpowers of witch hazel with balanced blends of aromatic essential oils—it’s no wonder they have been favorite go-to recipes for more than a decade! And, once you have the hang of these easy homemade sprays, you can customize the recipe to create a perfectly blended scent for yourself or your loved ones.
Many commercial witch hazel extracts often contain more alcohol than actual witch hazel and have been distilled just once. Because of this, they can have a sharp scent and an alcohol sting when applied to the skin. We believe it is worth seeking out better quality extracts that have a higher percentage of witch hazel and have been double distilled; this makes them superior in both quality and potency. Organic witch hazel extracts like the one offered here at Mountain Rose Herbs contain 86% witch hazel, resulting in a more soothing extract without the stink and sting so often found in typical over-the-counter versions.
Natural Herbal Deodorant Spray Recipes
Sweet Orange & Vetiver Deodorant Spray
Makes about 2 oz.
Ingredients
- About 2 oz. organic witch hazel extract
- 10 drops organic sweet orange essential oil
- 1 drop organic vetiver essential oil
Cedarwood & Juniper Deodorant Spray
Makes about 2 oz.
Ingredients
- About 2 oz. organic witch hazel extract
- 10 drops organic Atlas cedarwood
- 2 drops organic juniper essential oil
- Pour 1 1/2 oz. witch hazel extract into a 2 oz. glass bottle.
- Drip essential oils into the bottle.
- Top with a little more witch hazel.
- Cap with a mister top and shake well before spritzing liberally under the arms. Reapply as needed.
Caution: Witch hazel is for topical use only and is considered safe for most adults when applied to the skin. If you should experience any skin irritation, cease use.
Want to learn more about witch hazel?
What is Witch Hazel Extract and How to Use It
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