Homemade Deodorant
Several years ago I got all freaked out about the fact that most store-bought deodorants had aluminum in them. And I read a few things that indicated the aluminum in deodorant could be a cause in cancer. Well, that was enough for me to start making my own (or buy deodorant that does not have aluminum!). This is the concoction I like best. You need the baking soda to kill the odor, but it can be harsh on your skin, especially in sensitive areas. That’s where the bentonite clay comes in…it will help your skin from breaking out. Arrowroot powder is just a slightly less effective version of baking soda, so it’s needed to increase the volume while letting the baking soda do it’s thing. Tea Tree oil is to kill bacteria. Lavender is the smell-good, so that can be substituted with any scent you like. Everything else is for consistency.
Homemade Deodorant
Ingredients
- 1 1/3 cups Organic Coconut Oil
- 1 1/2 tablespoons Beeswax beads
- 1 1/2 tablespoons Organic Shea Butter
- 3/4 cup Arrowroot powder
- 1/4 cup Baking Soda
- 2 tablespoons Bentonite Clay
- 25 drops Tea Tree essential oil
- 5+ drops Lavender essential oil
Instructions
- Melt the oils (Coconut Oil, Beeswax and Shea Butter) on LOW heat until just melted.
- Remove from heat and add powders (Baking Soda, Arrowroot Powder and Bentonite Clay), stirring constantly to prevent lumps. Stir every 5-10 minutes until mixture has thickened.
- Add essential oils. Stir and then pour into airtight containers.
Notes
This deodorant is just a little too soft to work well in a deodorant tube. You could try increasing the amount of beeswax to see if that stiffens it up.