Saturday, March 28, 2020

Make your own deodorant

A few people have asked me for my deodorant recipe so here it is. 

After trying a few recipes I came up with the following which I’ve been using for a couple of years. I make small batches – just multiply the quantities if you need more. 

In warm weather (25C+) the coconut oil is liquid. I suggest you gently warm the oil to a liquid state if you’re in a cold climate. In winter I pour the mix into an old stick deodorant case. You could do this in the hot weather but you'd have to keep it in the fridge. I keep it in a small glass jar during summer. 

INGREDIENTS 
2 tablespoons bicarb soda 
4 tablespoons arrowroot powder 
4 tablespoons coconut oil (in a liquid state)
10-20 drops essential oil (I like a mix of peppermint and lavender) 

METHOD
- In a small glass container with a wide opening, stir bicarb soda and arrowroot powder together. 
- Pour in the coconut oil and essential oils. 
 - Stir well to mix. 
- Screw the top on the bottle and store in a cool place. 
- To use - scoop out a small amount and rub it in your underarm area.

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