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Even in the case of minimising the undesirable manifestations of sweating, there is a natural solution. Deodorants can also be made in the comfort of your home in various forms, whether as sprays or solid sticks and the like. Let’s take a closer look at the reasons for body odour, how to suppress it, and which raw materials should not be missing from your deodorant.
Have you ever wondered why sweat starts to smell after a while? Many people may know the answer: microorganisms are responsible, especially bacteria found on the surface of the skin. When these bacteria come into contact with sweat, they begin to break it down. This leads to the production of substances with an unpleasant odour.
Precisely thanks to understanding this phenomenon, deodorants can be actively targeted at suppressing body odour. This is achieved by adding substances that inhibit the multiplication and growth of microorganisms. Many such substances are contained in plants, and therefore many essential oils or hydrosols exhibit antimicrobial properties. There are also cosmetic raw materials directly intended for use in deodorants; you will learn about their properties later in the article.
You might want to focus, when making a deodorant, on suppressing sweating. Unfortunately, deodorants do not work in this way. Their role is only to cover and reduce body odour. In contrast, antiperspirants suppress sweating, for example by creating an impermeable barrier on the skin. To achieve this effect, they often use aluminium-derived salts, so that bacteria cannot reach the sweat and no odour is produced.
The disadvantage of such suppression of sweating is the fact that it can lead to clogged pores, or the appearance of rashes and the like, if the skin does not tolerate such substances well.
The use of overly aggressive chemicals, whether in deodorants or antiperspirants, to suppress bacterial growth can lead not only to skin irritation but also to a disruption of the natural microflora on the skin. And damage to this balance can also lead to the appearance of other types of microorganisms that are not natural to our skin.
There are three basic components that an effective homemade deodorant should contain in order to be able to suppress the formation of odour, at the same time cover existing odour and absorb part of the sweat produced.
1. Sweat absorbentThese are ingredients that absorb the sweat produced well and thus give you a greater feeling of dryness on the skin.2. Antimicrobial substanceWe have already mentioned how the breakdown of sweat by microorganisms contributes to the development of body odour. This is where the antimicrobial substance plays a role, as it suppresses this phenomenon.3. Aromatic substance You certainly want your deodorant to give you a pleasant fragrance. This function is provided by the essential or fragrance oils present. In the case of liquid deodorants, these can also be various floral hydrosols.
To maintain a feeling of dry skin, raw materials that bind sweat well are most often used. These are primarily various starches. Corn starch is often used because it is readily available, but other types of starch can also be used. The advantage of these substances is that the skin usually tolerates them very well and they at the same time leave the skin smooth and soft. For this reason, starches often form the basis of baby powders.Another raw material used for its ability to bind sweat is baking soda. Its advantage is that it partially helps to prevent the growth of bacteria due to its high pH. However, this is also its disadvantage. Not all deodorants therefore use baking soda, because it can irritate the skin.
The role of antimicrobial substances is to suppress or slow down the growth of microorganisms, which would otherwise cause the breakdown of sweat and the resulting odour. You can choose from several cosmetic raw materials, from essential oils to special substances formulated for use in deodorants.
As mentioned, these are primarily various plant-based products. Essential oils are particularly rich in antimicrobial substances. A good choice is tea tree oil, which is generally used also in treating acne-prone skin.Another essential oil for deodorants can be sage essential oil, or other types of essential oils that exhibit antibacterial properties and are well tolerated by your skin.If essential oils are too concentrated for you, you can also reach for hydrosols from these herbs. They then form the base of liquid spray deodorants.
Special cosmetic raw materials have been developed for use in deodorants, many of which have antimicrobial effects or other properties for use in deodorants.
Decalact Deo is a substance developed for deodorants that can be used in both the water and oil phases of the product. It is added to the water phase at up to 40 °C and to oils at up to 60 °C. Decalact Deo serves primarily to prevent the formation of microorganisms, and thus allows longer effectiveness of the deodorant. In addition to suppressing the growth of microorganisms, it also has the ability to mask existing odour for up to 24 hours.
Dermofeel TEC eco is a lipophilic substance, and is therefore well soluble in oils. It is an ester of citric acid and is often used in deodorants, where it serves as an active substance. Its advantage is that it can be used in various forms of deodorants, from sticks and balms to various emulsions and sprays. It is a colourless, odourless liquid that reduces odour formation by inhibiting the breakdown of sweat.
The third category of substances for making deodorants are pleasantly fragrant aromatic substances that cover existing body odour. These are mainly essential oils, which combine well with already added antimicrobial essential oils. In this respect, fresh tones are most often chosen, especially citrus notes such as grapefruit and the like.Fresh fragrances are very popular, but not all plants produce enough essential substances. Therefore, it is possible to use fragrance oils as well. Popular are especially oils with a cucumber scent or other fresh fragrances. For example, it can be a combination with ginger.If your product already contains enough fragrant hydrosol or antimicrobial essential oil, you do not necessarily have to add more fragrance substances, if you are satisfied with the scent of the product as it is.
Have you ever made your own natural deodorant? How did it go? Did you use any of the raw materials mentioned?Write to us about how it went and share your opinion or experience. Feel free to contact us at makreting@handymade.skWe look forward to all your messages.Until saponification, friends.
