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title: "Homemade Deodorant: How to Make Natural, Herbal, Roll-On Deodorant"
description: It’s the time of year—full of sun and outdoor fun—when our deodorant choices matter more than ever. Make your own effective, natural, herbal, roll-on deodorant!
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# [Homemade Deodorant: How to Make Natural, Herbal, Roll-On Deodorant](https://blog.mountainroseherbs.com/roll-on-deodorant)

 Written by [Heidi](https://blog.mountainroseherbs.com/author/heidi) | July 31, 2023

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Summer being what it is—with all the extra sunshine and outdoor fun—our deodorant choices start to matter in a bigger way. Consumers have become increasingly aware of the potential issues that can come with using deodorants with ingredients like propylene glycol, aluminum, and triclosan, and have been turning more and more to [natural deodorants](https://blog.mountainroseherbs.com/diy-natural-deodorant-sprays?hsLang=en-us). Unfortunately, while over-the-counter natural deodorants are a safer and more earth-friendly option than those loaded with parabens and chemicals, they are still packaged in mostly non-recyclable plastics that millions of Americans throw away every year. Happily, it’s an easy task to make your own natural, herbal, roll-on deodorant.

Just so we’re on the same page, it’s important to know that deodorants aren’t meant to reduce or eliminate sweat. No matter what those old antiperspirant ads used to tell you, sweating is essential for the human body. Its primary task, of course, is to help control body temperature, but sweating also helps moisturize the skin and increase skin hydration. The kind of sweat we produce when exercising or relaxing in a sauna is also evidence that we’re supporting heart health and mental wellbeing. Our bodies need to sweat, so it behooves us to find natural, safe ways to neutralize any resulting underarm odors from this necessary bodily process. That’s where our herbal allies come in!

This simple recipe for a liquid roll-on deodorant is a longtime, tried-and-true Mountain Rose Herbs favorite. It’s effective, wonderfully low-mess, and easily portable so we can take it with us and reapply as needed. Also, it is easy to customize to meet your unique needs and aroma preferences. Need more absorbency? Add a bit of [baking soda](https://www.mountainroseherbs.com/products/baking-soda/profile) or [organic arrowroot powder](https://www.mountainroseherbs.com/products/arrowroot-powder/profile). Want to customize the scent? Create your own blend of [essential oils](https://www.mountainroseherbs.com/catalog/aromatherapy/essential-oils)!

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## DIY Deodorant: Natural Roll-On Deodorant Recipe

*Makes about 1 oz. *

**Ingredients**

- 1 1/2 Tbsp. [organic witch hazel extract](https://www.mountainroseherbs.com/products/witch-hazel-extract/profile)
- 1/2 Tbsp. [organic vegetable glycerine](https://www.mountainroseherbs.com/products/vegetable-glycerine/profile)
- 1/2 tsp. [Himalayan pink salt](https://www.mountainroseherbs.com/products/himalayan-pink-salt/profile) (optional)
- 9 drops [hops flower essential oil](https://www.mountainroseherbs.com/products/hops-flower-essential-oil/profile)
- 2 drops [organic juniper berry essential oil](https://www.mountainroseherbs.com/products/juniper-berry-essential-oil/profile)
- 1 drop [organic frankincense essential oil](https://www.mountainroseherbs.com/products/frankincense-essential-oil/profile)

**Directions**

1.  In a 1 oz. [roll top glass bottle](https://www.mountainroseherbs.com/products/roll-top-glass-bottle/profile), combine witch hazel, glycerine, and salt (if desired).
2.  Add essential oils one drop at a time.
3. Secure roll-top, put on cap, and roll bottle between palms of your hands to disperse essential oils into the mixture.
4.  Roll onto underarm as needed.

**Pro Tip**:  This is an essential oil blend that I really enjoy, but you can certainly customize your own blend with this universal base!

### Interested in a Spray Herbal Deodorant Recipe?

## [Check Out 2 DIY Natural Deodorant Spray Recipes!](https://blog.mountainroseherbs.com/diy-natural-deodorant-sprays?hsLang=en-us)

 

You may also enjoy:

- [DIY Body Sprays with Essential Oils](https://blog.mountainroseherbs.com/diy-body-spray?hsLang=en-us)
- [Essential Oil Blending for Botanical Perfumes](https://blog.mountainroseherbs.com/how-to-make-natural-perfume-with-essential-oils?hsLang=en-us)
- [Ginger & Citrus Essential Oil Body Spray Recipe](https://blog.mountainroseherbs.com/diy-ginger-citrus-spray?hsLang=en-us)

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