DEODORANT
On my new quest to create many all-natural products as possible, I realized deodorant should be on top of my list. Whether or not you believe some of the stories that most mainstream deodorants can cause cancer, you really can't argue that putting chemical heavy products on your body is good for you.
There's a lot that goes into testing deodorant, and I want you to know that I put this recipe through some rigorous tests, including a full day of yard work on a very hot day, and forcing my family members to test it and try it out. And yes, it did pass the sniff test (too much information, I know).
With this recipe you only need to swipe it a couple times under each arm (don't get too crazy with the bottle). If you do not want to use an empty deodorant container you can use a soap mold instead.
Each of the ingredients in this recipe has a specific role it plays in creating the best "all natural deodorant":
Enjoy! The recipe below is enough to make 2 deodorant sticks
There's a lot that goes into testing deodorant, and I want you to know that I put this recipe through some rigorous tests, including a full day of yard work on a very hot day, and forcing my family members to test it and try it out. And yes, it did pass the sniff test (too much information, I know).
With this recipe you only need to swipe it a couple times under each arm (don't get too crazy with the bottle). If you do not want to use an empty deodorant container you can use a soap mold instead.
Each of the ingredients in this recipe has a specific role it plays in creating the best "all natural deodorant":
- Arrowroot – Antiperspirant
- Baking Soda - Fights Odor
- Beeswax– Antiperspirant
- Coconut Oil– Antibacterial and Soothing
- Tea Tree Oil– Antibacterial
- Essential Oils– Adds Fragrance
Enjoy! The recipe below is enough to make 2 deodorant sticks
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Deodorant
What You Will Need:
- 1/4 cup arrowroot
- 1/4 cup baking soda
- 2 Tbsp. beesewax
- 6 Tbsp. coconut oil
- 10 drop tea tree oil
- 20 drops essential oil (I like to mix lavender and sweet orange)- Measuring cup and spoon
- 2 Bowls
- Saucepan with water
- Stirring spoon
- Empty deodorant containers (soap molds will also work)
- 1/4 cup arrowroot
- 1/4 cup baking soda
- 2 Tbsp. beesewax
- 6 Tbsp. coconut oil
- 10 drop tea tree oil
- 20 drops essential oil (I like to mix lavender and sweet orange)- Measuring cup and spoon
- 2 Bowls
- Saucepan with water
- Stirring spoon
- Empty deodorant containers (soap molds will also work)
How To Do It:
1. Mix the arrowroot and baking soda together in a small mixing bowl and set aside.
2. Fill a medium-sized saucepan about halfway full of water and place on the stove over medium-low heat. Bring the water to a light boil. Place a bowl or pot over the saucepan to create a double boiler (the wax can be a little hard to remove so I use an older metal bowl that I reserve for these types of things). Add your beesewax to the bowl and allow it to melt. If your beesewax is in a large block, add the block to the bowl and allow enough to melt to make 2 Tbsp. Remove the rest of the block and set it aside to cool.
3. Add the coconut oil, tree oil and favorite essential oils to the beeswax and stir until melted. Take the pan off of the heat and stir in the arrowroot mixture until well combined. Pour the mixture into the 2 empty deodorant containers and allow to sit until the top is set. You can then transfer them to the fridge or a cool place to finish setting (which usually takes about 2 hours).
1. Mix the arrowroot and baking soda together in a small mixing bowl and set aside.
2. Fill a medium-sized saucepan about halfway full of water and place on the stove over medium-low heat. Bring the water to a light boil. Place a bowl or pot over the saucepan to create a double boiler (the wax can be a little hard to remove so I use an older metal bowl that I reserve for these types of things). Add your beesewax to the bowl and allow it to melt. If your beesewax is in a large block, add the block to the bowl and allow enough to melt to make 2 Tbsp. Remove the rest of the block and set it aside to cool.
3. Add the coconut oil, tree oil and favorite essential oils to the beeswax and stir until melted. Take the pan off of the heat and stir in the arrowroot mixture until well combined. Pour the mixture into the 2 empty deodorant containers and allow to sit until the top is set. You can then transfer them to the fridge or a cool place to finish setting (which usually takes about 2 hours).
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