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There are
plenty of reasons to avoid commercial deodorants.
The underarms are a very sensitive area to apply toxins to with lymph nodes nearby.
With toxic chemicals such as fragrances,
aluminum, and parabens; they are a perfect
cocktail for "disaster."
It’s best to make your own deodorant. They
keep odors down to a minimum. Virgin coconut
oil is anti-bacterial, and is probably
the best ingredient if the only, for an all-natural
deodorant.
Ingredients
1/4 cup virgin coconut oil
2 Tablespoons beeswax pastilles
1/4 cup cornstarch or a similar starch like tapioca or arrowroot
1/4 cup baking soda
15 drops tea tree essential oil (or other strong anti-bacterial oil such as rosemary)
5-10 drops other essential oil for scent (lavender, lemon, frankincense, if desired)
Directions
Ready the cornstarch, baking soda, and essential oils and set aside on a work surface. Have available an empty deodorant container or a 4-8 ounce glass jar.
Place a heat-proof bowl over a simmering pot of water as in a double-boiler. Add the coconut oil and allow to melt. Stir in the beeswax pastilles and stir from time to time until the beeswax has melted into the coconut oil. Carefully remove the bowl from the simmering pot of water and turn off the heat.
Working quickly, add your starch and baking soda to the melted coconut oil-beeswax mixture and whisk until a paste begins to form and the clumps are dissolved. Add the essential oils and mix to combine. Quickly pour this into your waiting deodorant container or jar. Scrape the residual mixture from the bowl using a plastic spatula.
Set aside and allow to cool before capping.
To use: If utilizing an old deodorant container, simply roll on as you would a commercial deodorant. If utilizing a jar, scoop just enough out with the tips of your fingers and apply as needed.
**If you want to avoid taking the above steps and
make a quick batch of coconut deodorant, place a small amount of coconut oil on a
spoon or on a bowl (about 1/4 teaspoon), add
a pinch of baking soda, mix using your
finger tip, and
apply to your underarms.
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