The fact that people take the time for comments about double boilers when you’re doing us ALL an incredible favor of sharing your recipe (and you don’t have to) its just absolutely mind blowing. Please people take the time to be kind. Thank you Ellen! You rock! May God Bless you and yours and thank you for sharing! ❤️

@EllenRuthSoap

2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much💕

@ramonawatson9429

2 ай бұрын

Ellen, I’m not sure if this is something you’ve made before, but would you mind sharing a sunburn lotion? If you have one… 🙏❤️

Made the baking soda version and it has passed the running and gym test for both my husband and me. Won’t be going back to store bought. Many thanks! ❤️

@EllenRuthSoap

2 ай бұрын

Wonderful!

" Thank you for pointing that out" !!! I almost fell outta my chair with laughter!!! Ellen you are the best with showing CLASS in response to all the haters! I always enjoy your videos! ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥

@AWEambience

17 күн бұрын

So true! I learn most of my DIY from you Ellen. Thank you for the inspiration and being a mentor in all aspect of being a lovely human!!!! You are doing great things!

I have been a native deoderant user for the past few years and have loved it but they don't ship to Canada anymore and I'm not spending $20 to buy it at my local pharmacy or grocers. I have been wanting to make natural deoderant for a LONG time. I am so excited that you have a recipe. I love your videos! You're so amazing and am a big fan. Thanks again

@zouleikhamix2816

22 күн бұрын

Did it work??

Thanks for the video! I'll give making deodorant another try using your recipe/ instructions. Here's a tip for those solid oils that come in a gallon JUG: Once you melt it, pour it into an empty, clean gallon BUCKET...no need to remelt the whole thing when you need to use it again. ❤

@EllenRuthSoap

3 ай бұрын

That's a really good tip on the hard oils👍

Thank you for having non-baking soda version❤❤

You are such a beautiful soul!! Thank you for making these videos for us to watch. So kind of you to share your gift.

@EllenRuthSoap

3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

Thank you Ellen ❤

Thank you always for supporting us soap makers in our journey! You are always so nice it is a pleasure to watch your videos and listen to your advice ❤️❤️❤️❤️👏👏👏🥰

Thank you for sharing!

Lovely! Thank you! 🤗❤

They look great Thanks Ellen

Beautiful! Gonna try

Thank you so mucho Hellen.

Thank you, Ellen! I willl try it.

I will have to try this! Thanks for sharing!

Thank you for sharing this. I’m going to try this very soon. 👍🏽

Ellen as always I love when your videos pop up

These look great. Look forward to trying it out.

Great video. Thank you.

Wow! You have introduced me to so many wonderful recipes. Many Thanks.

@EllenRuthSoap

3 ай бұрын

My pleasure 😊🤎

thanks for the receipes, and thanks for your nice personality.🥰

thats a cool idea for the boiler, it saves so many extra dishes!

Simplesmente maravilhoso! 👏👏👏

Gracias me encanta 👌🏼

i'm in love with the packaging as well, very minimal and clean

Gracias eres un amor por compartir con nosotros 😊

Thank youu❤

Thank you Ellen for sharing it, I will love to try it.

Yes, I do my recipe very simple and works too. Some ingredients you already mentioned. Thank you, Mrs. Ellen. 😊

Thank you from PORTUGAL….

Thank you from South Africa. Much appreciated. Love your stuff. ❤

This is awesome. My oldest son just told me this morning I needed to try making deodorant, and tonight I see your video!!

Thanks Ellen! I’ve been waiting for this video….going to make it soon.

@EllenRuthSoap

3 ай бұрын

Wonderful!🤎

Thank you

Beautifully made! Thank you for sharing Ellen! ❤

@EllenRuthSoap

3 ай бұрын

You are so welcome!🤎

You always have the greatest recipes. Thank you for sharing!

@EllenRuthSoap

3 ай бұрын

Glad you like them!🤎

Very nice, thank you

Thank you for sharing this. ❤

@EllenRuthSoap

3 ай бұрын

You are so welcome🤎

Great ❤❤❤❤

What an awesome recipe! Thank you so much for sharing, Ellen!

@EllenRuthSoap

3 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!🤎

I’m new to your channel but I’m so happy to find you because you explain so well and I found on your video all the answers. Thank you so much ❤

What a lovely recipe Ellen,will definitely be trying this,Thank you for sharing 😊xx

@EllenRuthSoap

3 ай бұрын

Hope you enjoy🤎

Ellen you’re so adorable ❤ thanks! 😊 I love your channel ❤

@EllenRuthSoap

3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

Fabulous Video as always, Ruth❤️ Thank You for your generosity of spirit and kindness towards all of us. There’s a good reason you’re our favourite instructor of Natural Product creation.

@EllenRuthSoap

3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

Can't wait to try this. Love watching you from ohio!

I have been considering diving into trying to make deodorant. These are perfect! Thank you for these ideas. ❤

Love Sandlewood! What a wonderful slight scent. I'm going to have to try this! Blessings👍🤗

@EllenRuthSoap

3 ай бұрын

I love sandalwood too🤎

i use powdered alum stone that’s been diluted with distilled water as deodorant, my father taught me this because that’s what he used when he was a teenager. it works wonderful 👍🏼 great video as usual Ellen!

Good recipe, I was just thinking today I need more deodorant so thanks for taking the time to make it 👍🏻

I just found your channel and OMG I love iiittt!!! You're amazing!! Blessings ❤

@EllenRuthSoap

3 ай бұрын

Welcome!! Glad you found me🤎

I was just thinking about an all natural deodorant, I said Ellen will have a good recipe. Thank you Ellen for sharing.

@EllenRuthSoap

3 ай бұрын

Perfect timing🤎

Great video

@EllenRuthSoap

3 ай бұрын

Thanks!

Thank you Ellen I enjoyed your video! I became a new subscriber after watching this video for 2 minutes. There is a lot of information on making your own products but I knew I found an expert with the exact information I've been seeking. I will watch your other videos but I am especially interested in making homemade soap.

@EllenRuthSoap

11 күн бұрын

Thanks for subbing!💕

Definitely get you some gallon buckets Mrs Ellen! I melt all the harder oils from Soaper’s Choice and put them buckets for the past 2 years. It’s only a pain waiting for the initial melt then smooth sailing from there! ❤️

@EllenRuthSoap

3 ай бұрын

Great idea!!❣️

Time to make more deodorant…liked your comment on using Arrowroot…useful info

Thank you so very much for this video. I had a batch that didn’t go so well, it was too soft, the amounts were wrong not of equal parts. So I re-did it using your formula and added more of the amounts that were too low. And thankfully I didn’t loose the whole batch. I’m very grateful I now have a recipe that works. 🙏🏻 God bless

@EllenRuthSoap

2 ай бұрын

Glad it helped!

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Zinc Ricinoleate is what I add to my homemade deodorant. No arrowroot or bs needed. Thanks I’ll try your recipe without the arrowroot.

@laurathompson3040

3 ай бұрын

I use this also! But have an issue with the recipe being a bit too firm for those that have armpit hair.

@suzannerwt

3 ай бұрын

I find it a bit hard so I will decrease the beeswax and add a touch of oil. Otherwise I love it.

@brigidlaffey7343

2 ай бұрын

@@laurathompson3040 - Add some liquid oil of choice ? Jojoba or Sweet Almond to loosen the mixture enough; adjust the beeswax percentage, or simply apply in the separate two directions of hair growth ; )). Play around until you strike that balance that suits Thyself 😊

Wow, Ellen, thank you for sharing such wonderful recipe❤🙏. I have been making our deodorant, without baking soda, for some time now (the kind of creamy one that you have to use your finger to apply it on your armpit 🤷‍♀️) but I have been wanting to make the solid bar version, and I have looked at way so many recipes...😲 so your video has just come at just perfect timing. I buy coconut oil right from a family that live in the countryside, regular melting point I would say (I infuse it with sage for 40 days to make the deodorant) and since I don't have access to mango or shea butter I will try this recipe with tallow, using a little less amount than your recipe calls for 🤔... I think it will work just fine. I will share how it turns out. Btw, I still make your tallow balm recipe, I even make it using sheep tallow that I render and deodorize myself, and even though it's a long tiring process the wonderful ginal product is really worth all the hard work. Once again, thank you very much for everything! May the Lord continue to bless you and watch over you and your family. 🙏

@EllenRuthSoap

3 ай бұрын

That infused coconut oil sounds amazing! And I think tallow would make a great addition to this formula🤎

My daughter is extremely sensitive to almost every type of deodorant she has tried and the one that she didn’t react to was discontinued. I am going to try and make her some 🤞🏼

Thabk you for all your wonderful videos!! Love this!! Do these help with the wetness as well as odor? I am trying to go natural vs. the commercial products.

@EllenRuthSoap

3 ай бұрын

No, this won't stop the sweating, just the odor.

I have done this with 76 degree coconut oil , lavender tea tree and clay sage arrow root and tapioca flour, I love it and my husband loves it as well

@EllenRuthSoap

3 ай бұрын

Your blend sounds wonderful!

@marshajohnson9182

3 ай бұрын

Thank you, thank you for confirming for me that I'm on the right track.😊

@chelseaandhobbes

2 ай бұрын

why tapioca flour and how much please

Never found a natural deodorant that worked, yet. Maybe I will try this.

@dottiemaesoapery9637

3 ай бұрын

I had very stinky armpits and when I started using a natural deodorant, it took me a few days to get it to work. You may have to go as long as a week or two to get your body to get acclimated to the new product. But it works and you are not exposed to poisons.

@keinohrtini

2 ай бұрын

@@dottiemaesoapery9637 I even heard it might be necessary to detox your armpits for a while if you have been a longtime aluminum deodorant user

Also you can use tapioca instead of arrow root if you dont have kaolin or cornstarch

@EllenRuthSoap

3 ай бұрын

I haven’t tried it, I suggest a small test batch and see how you like it.

Hello! Love your videos. Any shipping recommendations especially now that it’s summertime? I’ve seen the thermal bubble roll, but haven’t used it myself just yet since my products were launched during fall/winter time.

@EllenRuthSoap

5 күн бұрын

Summer heat is always a shipping challenge... Bubble wrap does help.

Hi Ellen, you are simply beautiful and what you do and show is a miracle, I admire you 🌹🌷🌹😘

@EllenRuthSoap

2 ай бұрын

Thank you! 😊

@jahongirmasharipov9751

2 ай бұрын

@@EllenRuthSoap please tell me I want to know about recipes, how I can get and learn your business, thank you 🌹😘

I make one where I infuse an oil with Lemongrass. It so nice to add then I use Lemongrass EO

@EllenRuthSoap

3 ай бұрын

Sounds great!🤎

I just noticed....you wrote Sandalwood Essential Oil on the Lavender label. LOL! I do stuff like that all of the time. Glad I'm not alone! :D I will definitely be trying this recipe out. Also, if you melt your big bottle of coconut oil, you can transfer into a clean bucket for easier scooping! I save all of my buckets from WSP or where ever to do this. I've gotten coconut oil from Natures Garden that was in a jug & melted it, then poured into the old coconut bucket so it was labeled already.

@EllenRuthSoap

3 ай бұрын

The sandalwood label is for the one with baking soda, and the lavender one is for the sensitive skin version😉 Storing in the buckets is a great idea!

@wastelandacres3423

3 ай бұрын

I know! Look at your Lavender label. It says Sandalwood Essential Oil as an ingredient. ❤

@EllenRuthSoap

3 ай бұрын

@@wastelandacres3423 Oh yes, I see it now🤣

Hi Hellen. I was thinking that, if you use 76⁰ coconut oil, as the melting point is lower, it could work with a harder butter, like cocoa butter, and even use a slightly higher percentage of beeswax. I'm from Portugal, and in the area where I live, it's very hot in the summer, so maybe it wouldn't be a bad idea to use a harder butter or a little more bee wax. Thanks for the video!

@EllenRuthSoap

3 ай бұрын

Yes, using a harder butter and a touch more beeswax would help this in a warmer climate👍

I can't use anything with baking soda, but oddly we also found that recipes with kaolin clay ALSO irritated my skin. So if you have really sensitive skin (like me) stick with the arrowroot powder!

this is great❤ I love to make natural deodorant! it's so much better for your skin! my daughter's friend has some type of allergy from store bought which I think is the aluminum that causes sebaceous cysts and she can't wait for me to make homemade for her! a few years ago I started getting sebaceous cysts under my chest goodies because of hormonal changes and what the doctor gave me for a while worked but stopped so I went to work on a homemade treatment and they were all gone in a couple of days!! homemade is such a great thing 😊

@fionammorrison

3 ай бұрын

Homemade all the way! Too bad that you and her as well have problems.

@JeniaJohnson-in9hr

3 ай бұрын

@@fionammorrison thank u lots cause that type of raw swollen pain becomes almost unbearable & pray u or anyone doesn't ever have to endure it! I haven't had another problem since with my own creation and my grand daughter had terrible diaper rash as a baby and also has eczema now at 5 like her mommy so I created a "Heal All" balm that knocks it out in one day!! if it wasn't for nature we'd both still be suffering... God bless!☺

@Growing_Unapologetically

3 ай бұрын

Glad you found what works being in pain is no fun! Would you mind sharing your heal all balm? My daughter has eczema as well.

@JeniaJohnson-in9hr

3 ай бұрын

@@Growing_Unapologetically I don't mind giving u the ingredients but it may take a while cause I've been moving things around so much my soaping notebooks have gotten misplaced. I'll holler at u when I find them !☺😳

@Growing_Unapologetically

3 ай бұрын

@@JeniaJohnson-in9hr thank you!

So what scent does sandalwood have? Can't wait to try this

@EllenRuthSoap

2 ай бұрын

I find sandalwood to be earthy and woodsy.

Hi. Thanks so much for this video. I didn't make your recipe, it came out great, it form how i needed it too, the smell is really good. BUT. the only thing was it didn't keep me from sweating and smelling. It was really bad. But I had some one else to try it as well and about the same. We was thinking maybe because we are in the detoxing our body and eating healthy, because it plays a part . and we move around a lot .. I was thinking about adding - a little Koalin Clay . I read what it helps with , which is what we were experiencing. . Not sure if I could keep the root powder in too?

@EllenRuthSoap

Ай бұрын

Yes, you can add some kaolin to the formula 👍

Hi. Thank you for the recipes! For the first one should it be a combo of arrowroot and baking powder for a total of 14 grams?

@EllenRuthSoap

10 күн бұрын

I use 14 grams of each👍

Thanks so very much. Can't wait to make this recipe. I always saw that you shouldn't use EO's in leave on the skin recipes, like lotions and deoderant. Do you see that as a problem? I will try this recipe with EO, I am exctied about this. Thanks so very much🤗❤🙏

@EllenRuthSoap

3 ай бұрын

The essential oils are so diluted, I don’t see it as a problem. The formula acts like a carrier oil for them..

@user-jl7rm7vv1c

3 ай бұрын

That is what I was thinking. Glad I was thinking the same way. It means I am learning things. Thanks again for your videos. Have a Blessed Day!

Thank you for sharing this recipe ! Love your videos so much ,, I am from Jordan (Middle east ) I have a question about the essential oil if you please, Can we add more than .5 ? What is the upper ratio ?and can we add an fragrance oil ,just like any kind of fragrance of our choice not essential? And can we raise the ratio if we use fragrance oil not essential?

@EllenRuthSoap

2 ай бұрын

Each fragrance and essential oil has a max suggested usage rate, so you’ll need to look up each one..💕

fantastic video! I just wanted to confirm whether zinc oxide can be used instead of baking soda?

@EllenRuthSoap

Ай бұрын

The zinc can leave a white cast on the skin. I suggest doing a small test batch, and see how you like it.

Hi Ellen, I’ve made my own liquid deodorant in the past - for rollers. No recipe just utilising ingredients I’m familiar with their efficacy. Including making an Extract from sage in my garden. I’m curious with these lovely creations - do you find either oil marks on your clothes or white grit from the Baking Soda? 🙏

@EllenRuthSoap

2 ай бұрын

Yes, these have the potential of leaving oil on your clothes if you don't rub it in really well....

Excellent video, thank you Ellen! This may sound like a strange question but, you mentioned how yours has a very slight texture but not like a grit. What if I wanted to make a deodorant which was a little bit gritty, what might I need to add more of or include?

@EllenRuthSoap

24 күн бұрын

You could actually add a bit of quality salt, plus salt helps dry things out too..

@truthforesight3360

23 күн бұрын

@@EllenRuthSoap Of course! Thanks again, Ellen.

Ellen would the cocoa butter wafers still work well or do you recommend a softer butter?

@EllenRuthSoap

2 ай бұрын

I think the wafers would be great.

Deodorant is on my list of new things to make! Thank you for sharing. Have you any experience or thoughts on using tallow in deodorant?

@EllenRuthSoap

Ай бұрын

I haven't tried a tallow deodorant yet, but I think it would be fabulous!

@annak1911

Ай бұрын

@@EllenRuthSoap I am going to try it with your recipe replacing the coconut oil with tallow!

Thanks for the recipes, Ellen. I can't use baking soda on my sensitive skin so I'm wondering if, since you have 14g each baking soda and arrowroot in the basic recipe, would it be better to have 28g arrowroot in the sensitive skin recipe?

@EllenRuthSoap

3 ай бұрын

Yes, you could increase the arrowroot to 28g👍

Thank you for these video. Does this deodorant keep your armpit odour free all day and if not can we look up something that would achieve this

@EllenRuthSoap

Ай бұрын

It doesn’t stop sweating, but it does a good job of neutralizing odors 👍

Do the oils stain shirts eventually? I'd love to do the one without baking soda.

@EllenRuthSoap

3 ай бұрын

That's a good question. I haven't noticed an issue with staining, but the potential is there...

I’mnot a medical professional but I think what causes odor is bacteria, so unless we’re able to control bacteria growth, we’ll be masking the odor but not preventing it or eliminating it. I wonder if using honey would do the trick, though it would probably make the bars sticky, so I don’t think just adding honey to these recipes would work, I think the recipes would have to be reformulated. I wonder if the baking soda has an anti-bacterial property… I do think it probably helps keeping the armpits free of stains, which is nice. Thank you for your video, I love your channel.

@kristaransbottom6765

3 ай бұрын

Lavender, tea tree oil and a few other essential oils are antibacterial, so using them would take care of that.

@Laura-lh6sm

3 ай бұрын

@@kristaransbottom6765 I didn’t know lavender had that property. I knew tea tree oil was good for keeping lice away but didn’t know it was antibacterial. The issue I would see with tea tree oil is dosage, I read somewhere it can be toxic if you use too much. Thank you for the info.

@IndranieCarr

3 ай бұрын

How can we control bacteria growth?

@Laura-lh6sm

3 ай бұрын

@@IndranieCarr I’d love to know, lol. That’s a great question for a doctor or nurse, a chemist or a biologist. But I think adding ingredients with antibacterial properties has to help.

@kristaransbottom6765

2 ай бұрын

@@Laura-lh6sm I make a lice remedy with Lavender and Castor oil.

Thank you for another great recipe! I want to make the baking soda free one but I was wondering, since you took out the 14 g of baking soda isn't the formula thinner? I am wondering about using magnesium to make up the difference. The current natural deodorant I use has magnesium.

@EllenRuthSoap

Ай бұрын

You could add the magnesium 👍

@lorrieesposito6916

Ай бұрын

@@EllenRuthSoap thank you for your quick reply!!

Ellen would you say these would use the same usage rate as lotion bars? I never go above around 3% if I want to use regular fragrance oil

@EllenRuthSoap

2 ай бұрын

Yes, that would be okay. I like to go very light on this..

I find when using Candelilla wax I need to use half the amount as beeswax. Just an FYI from my experience.

@EllenRuthSoap

3 ай бұрын

Good to know👍

I want to buy yours! Do you have a store?

@EllenRuthSoap

3 ай бұрын

Thanks, unfortunately I don't sell retail any longer😉

Do you think this recipe will work with tallow instead of coconut oil? It does have a higher melt point.

@EllenRuthSoap

2 ай бұрын

Yes, I actually think tallow would be wonderful in this👍

Can you use rice flour instead of the arrowroot or cornstarch?

@EllenRuthSoap

3 ай бұрын

I haven't tried that? I suggest a small test batch and see how you like the finish.

Thank you for sharing How long have you been using this deodorant and does it prevent the smell of sweat? I know that coconut oil is highly comedogenic, so does it cause any pimples?

@EllenRuthSoap

3 ай бұрын

I've been using this for months, it does a good job of neutralizing odors but it does not prevent sweating. I haven't had any issues with under arm skin issues either.

@aaa-ph8kb

3 ай бұрын

What about the expiry date? Does it need any preservative​@@EllenRuthSoap

@aaa-ph8kb

3 ай бұрын

​@@EllenRuthSoap As for the recipe that does not contain baking soda, does it also prevent the smell of sweat or is it less effective?

Hello, Do you experience a cooling sensation under your arms using essential oils? I've used as little as 5 drops and still feel that cooling sensation. I'm trying to find an essential oil that doesn't do that.

@EllenRuthSoap

8 күн бұрын

Hmmm, I've not had that issue... You could leave it unscented?

One question is what is the ingredient that makes the deodorant work with the odor?

@EllenRuthSoap

3 ай бұрын

The baking soda, arrowroot and essential oils all work to combat odors.

😊😮👍🙏

Would I double that ingredients for a full size deodorant stick?

@EllenRuthSoap

21 күн бұрын

A full size deodorant is about 3 oz or 85 grams.

Is Bentonite clay suitable? Does it cause white cast?

@EllenRuthSoap

3 ай бұрын

I'm not sure about the white cast, I suggest trying a small test batch and see how you like the finish.

@keinohrtini

2 ай бұрын

It would be great if you could share if the bentonite clay worked! I think it would make sense in a deodorant due to its absorbing and deodorizing properties! It might even detox your armpits...

Will this sensitive formula hold up in hot conditions?

@EllenRuthSoap

2 ай бұрын

It does have a fairly high melting point, but you could increase the beeswax a bit too..