Homemade deodorant: The best I've ever used



This is all you need to smell great!

 I have found the best deodorant known to man, or at least this woman! It's the kind of deodorant that allows me to raise my arms and hug people without worrying has my deodorant failed? like "she used Secret, and it told on her," when someone has that less-than-fresh underarm scent.

And here's the kicker...I made it myself with stuff I already had in my pantry: Coconut oil, baking soda, corn starch and lavender oil. Not only is it cheaper overall, but I know what I'm putting on my body is safe and free of toxins like parabens, triclosan, and aluminum, to name a few.

Does it work, you ask? Yes, it works better than any deodorant I've ever tried (and I've tried them all). The coconut oil is a natural antibacterial, the baking soda absorbs odor, and the corn starch helps absorb wetness.

Does it smell good? Yes, it smells a bit like coconut and lavender. I've asked people to smell it and they all love it and ask for the recipe.


So, here you go: The basic recipe:

• 1/4 cup of Organic Coconut Oil
• 1/4 cup of Baking Soda (make sure it doesn't have aluminum in it)
• 1/4 cup of corn starch or arrowroot powder
• 3-6 drop essential oil

First you mix the dry ingredients together and spoon in the coconut oil.

Here's when you can add the essential oil. (I like lavender)

Adding the oil to the dry mixture

Then put in in your microwave or set it on a warm oven for a bit until the oil softens enough to mix into the dry ingredients.

Then take a spoon and push the oil into the dry ingredients with a squashing motion.

During mixing

After you squash the two together long enough you will have the consistency of deodorant.

This is the right consistency to move into the deodorant container

I use an old deodorant container and spoon in my mixture until it's full. Usually the recipe above makes two deodorant containers full.

Viola!!! Your own homemade deodorant

Note:

 I did have some dryness when I first started using this recipe. I also developed a rash that went away after about two weeks. I'm not a doctor, but I surmised that my body was releasing toxins from my previous deodorant. Now, I don't have any problems with skin reactions to the homemade mixture. One thing that might help if you do have a reaction would be to use lotion or Calendula on your underarms before applying the deodorant.

Tip 1:

During summer months store your deodorant in the refrigerator. Coconut oil melts at 78 degrees. Plus cold deodorant would be really soothing when you're hot.

Tip 2:

After applying the deodorant use your hands to rub the mixture into your skin until the whiteness disappears.