How to Make Homemade Vegetable Glycerin Roll-On Deodorant

Several studies, including one published by P.D. Darbre in a 2003 issue of the "Journal of Applied Toxicology," suggest a link between underarm deodorants and breast cancer. Many commercial brands contain varying amounts of parabens, which has been found in cancerous breast tissue. While a conclusive link between breast cancer and deodorants has not yet been found, making your own from vegetable glycerin is safe, inexpensive and effective.

If you prefer a floral scent, substitute lavender oil for the tea tree oil. Both have antiseptic properties that help neutralize odors.

·         You can substitute filtered water for mineral water, if necessary.

Things You'll Need

·         Nonreactive glass or ceramic mixing bowl

·         Wooden spoon

·         1/4 cup distilled witch hazel

·         1/4 cup aloe vera gel

·         1/4 cup mineral water

·         1 tsp. vegetable glycerin

·         Tea tree oil

·         3 empty 2-oz. roll-on deodorant tubes

Step 1

Add the witch hazel, aloe vera gel, vegetable glycerin and mineral water to the mixing bowl. Mix well with a wooden spoon.

Step 2

Mix in two to three drops of tea tree oil.

Step 3

Fill the empty deodorant tubes with the mixture.

Step 4

Store in a cool, dark place for up to two months.

Taken from some American site, sorry, I can’t remember which!