Homemade Natural Deodorant
6-8 tbsp coconut oil (solid state)
1/4 c baking soda
1/4 c cornstarch or arrowroot
a few drops of your favorite essential oil
Mash all ingredients together to make a paste. The consistence will vary depending on the amount of coconut oil you use and the temperature of the room where you are making this recipe.
Some people report getting a bit "yeasty" after using this deodorant, so using arrowroot instead of cornstarch may solve that problem. I have super sensitive skin so I had to adjust the recipe after developing a red, itchy rash that caused my skin to rub off (gross, huh?). I now make mine with just the coconut oil and a small amount of baking soda. Even with the reduced baking soda I will get the rash after using it a few days in a row, so I keep a second small container with plain coconut oil and use that on alternate days. I also skip the essential oil since I just adore the smell of coconut and don't want to cover that up.
I suggest making a half or quarter batch unless you are sure you are not sensitive to any of the ingredients. You can always dilute it with more coconut oil if you have to, but if you aren't able to tolerate one of the ingredients you'll have to toss it.
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