Deodorant gel with alum
Formula: 162885 Difficulty level: beginner Shelf life: min 3 months pH optimal: 4.0-4.5

Phase Ingredients Dosage % Total 50 gr
A Distilled water 90 45 gr
A Guar gum 1 0,5 gr
B Alum powder 3 1,5 gr
C Lemonester 4 2 gr
C Natural fragrance Rouge Amère 0,7 11 drops
C Grapefruit FCF essential oil 0,7 11 drops
C Cosgard 0,6 0,3 grey

1. In a beaker add the water from phase A, over which gradually sprinkle the guar gum and stir vigorously until completely dispersed. Allow to stand for gel formation.

2. Add phase B to phase A and mix well until the alum dissolves.

3. Add phase C ingredients one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each. Transfer the mixture to the dedicated container.

The result is a deodorant that combats the formation of unpleasant sweat odour caused by bacterial growth and pleasantly perfumes with fruity notes.

Reviews

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Stéphanie Vergeron
30 Jun
Recette simple et facile à faire. Le déodorant est efficace. Tres doux et ne tache pas les vetements. J"ai remplacé le parfum par la senteur monoi
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Ellemental
27 Dec 2024
Hi Dana, The recipe can also be made with hydrolate, replacing some or all of the water used.
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Ellemental
27 Dec 2024
Hi Dana, Guar gum disperses very easily with a minimixer. Including glycerin in the recipe can result in a sticky, unpleasant feeling gel deodorant.
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Dana I.
22 Dec 2024
Good evening, again! Can I replace the water in the recipe with sage hydrolate?
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Dana I.
22 Dec 2024
Good evening! I want to know if I can use glycerin to disperse the guar gum in the recipe more easily. If yes, in what percentage can I use glycerin?
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Ellemental
06 Nov 2024
Hello Monica, Instead of Fragard we recommend softdermo eco 4% by adjusting the percentage of water. Fragard is suitable for recipes with oils in the composition. In aqueous compositions it can only be used if the density allows its dispersion.
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Monica C.
05 Nov 2024
Hello, can I use Fragard instead of Cosgard in the same percentage? Thanks!
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Ellemental
05 Aug 2024
Hello Daniela, You can also use xanthan gum, you need a lower dosage, about 0.5%. All the best!
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Daniela T.
03 Aug 2024
Could I replace guar gum with xanthan gum? Thanks!
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Ellemental
11 Jun 2024
Hi Ileana, Lemongrass and alum powder are the main ingredients in this roll-on liquid deodorant that neutralizes the unpleasant smell of sweat. Most likely, the latter will clog the spray nozzle and render it non-functional after a few uses. best wishes!
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Ileana B.
06 Jun 2024
Hello, I like more the idea of a deo-spray and I have a question, please: if I remove the guar gum and use solubilizer for the oily ingredients, can I still maintain a pH of 4? I'm asking because in the solubilizer datasheet it is mentioned optimal ph 4.5-6.5 . I also have CCG: is this one more suitable since it accepts a lower pH? Thank you very much and have a nice summer.
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Ellemental
19 Apr 2024
Hello Luiza, We recommend demineralized, distilled water, which can even be purchased in supermarkets. Good luck!
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Luiza M.
19 Apr 2024
Hello!What kind of pure/distilled water can be used?I guess not distilled water for the iron or the kind you can find in the supermarket. Thanks!
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Ellemental
25 Mar 2024
Hi Alexandrina, Oil-soluble ingredients, such as Lemonester and essential oils, are insoluble in water, but due to the dense consistency given by the guar gum, they are dispersed in the formulation. Have a nice day!
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Alexandrina M.
23 Mar 2024
Hello, I am wondering, since lemonester is oil soluble, how is it solubilized in this recipe?
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Ellemental
04 Sep 2023
Hi Aida, If grapefruit pit extract is the guarantee period, you can use it instead of cosgard in the same percentage. Good luck!
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Aida P.
03 Sep 2023
Excellent deodorant. I have a question though I still have some grapefruit pit extract. I have searched the site but have not seen this product.I don't want to waste it and would like to know if it can be incorporated into this recipe if not can you recommend one?
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Ellemental
25 Jul 2023
Hello Oana, We recommend essential oils of citrus (orange, lemon, lime, grapefruit, bergamot), tea tree, turkey balm, sage or others according to your preference.
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Oana C.
24 Jul 2023
Hello, what other fragrance can I use instead of Rouge Amere? Thank you!
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Ellemental
17 May 2023
Hello Elena, Fluidifying of the preparation can have the following causes: - insufficient gel setting time before adding the alum powder - substitution of essential oils with other essential oils, natural fragrances or perfumes that fluidify the product. We recommend making the deodorant according to the original recipe and respecting the gelling time of min 10-15 minutes.