How to Make Your Own Deodorant With Aloe and Guar Gum
- 1). Obtain guar-gum powder and aloe-vera gel from a health-food store or online retailer. Make sure that both products are as pure as possible, as many manufacturers add preservatives and other agents to their products, especially aloe gel.
- 2). Mix about 6 ounces of guar gum with 4 ounces of water. The guar gum will bind to the water and become a thick, sticky goop.
- 3). Add about 6 ounces of aloe gel to the mix and stir vigorously. Make sure that the ingredients combine to a smooth consistency that is like egg whites.
- 4). Add your essential oil for fragrance and preservation. Good oils include eucalyptus, lemon, lavender and geranium. Mix again until all oils are well absorbed by the mixture.
- 5). Pour your deodorant into the roll-top bottle and shake it up after you have put the cap back on. Use just as you would any roll-top deodorant.
