In my quest to find a homemade deodorant that would work well for my family, I experimented with three slightly different recipes. I evaluated each recipe in terms of its effectiveness, texture, and scent. My husband tried all three deodorants as well, and I included his thoughts in my results. Our days require varying levels of activity and therefore sweat levels, but we made sure to use each recipe on warm, active days to give each a real test for effectiveness.