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Hello Hello! 😀 Today I am experimenting making something a bit… unusual. Yes, I am putting Wasabi in a deodorant!

The Secret Science:

I used Wasabi Extract (Wasabia Japonica) because it should be naturally antimicrobial, but I also added Triethyl Citrate. Here’s the trick: Bacteria under your arms try to eat your sweat and turn it into stinky fatty acids. But Triethyl Citrate “tricks” them—the bacteria eat it instead, and it lowers the pH so the “stink-makers” can’t grow. It’s so smart! yeheee!

The Formula:

Phase A:

• Water to 100

• Glycerin 2

• Xanthan Gum 0.5 (To make it a nice “roll-on” gel texture)

Phase B:

• Alcohol Denat. (96°) – 15 (This helps it dry fast and kills bacteria on contact. If you have very sensitive skin, you can lower this to 10%.)

• Triethyl Citrate – 5 (Our “stink-stopper” hero!)

• Wasabi Extract – 2 (The antimicrobial star!)

• Polysorbate 20 – 2 (This is the solubilizer—it helps the “oily” parts mix into the water phase.)

Phase C:

• Zinc Ricinoleate – 2 (This literally “traps” odor molecules like a cage!)

• Preservative (According to your type)

• Essential Oils – 10 drops (I used Lemon and Eucalyptus for that super fresh, clean feeling!)

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Notes from the Beaker:

1. The Mix: I mixed the Xanthan Gum into the water first until I had a smooth, clear gel.

2. The Alcohol Trick: I mixed the essential oils and the Triethyl Citrate into the Alcohol/Polysorbate first. This ensures you don’t get oily droplets floating on top of your water!

3. The Smell: Don’t worry—you won’t smell like a sushi restaurant! The Wasabi extract I use is very mild, and once you add the Lemon and Eucalyptus, it just smells incredibly fresh.

4. pH Check: You want this to be around pH 4.5 to 5. Bacteria hate acidity, so keeping it low helps the deodorant work even better!

Final Verdict: This is a life-saver for summer. It’s fresh, it’s liquid, and it doesn’t leave white marks on your favorite black t-shirt. It’s my “secret weapon” against the heat! ENJOY! 😀