Natural Homemade Deodorant

Thanks, Renee, for reminding me about natural homemade deodorant.  I had made it years ago, liked it, but just never got around to making it again.  With all the toxins in store bought deodorants I should have.  Tests have shown that most deodorants contain chemicals that may cause cancer or Alzheimers.  Here are two recipes for homemade, natural deodorant.  They both work well.  The second one, with the cornstarch, may be a little more absorbent.  They both work.  The problem is, applying the deodorant is a little messy and probably the reason why everyone doesn't use them.

Deodorant #1

3 T. coconut oil
3T. baking soda
2 T. shea butter
2T. arrowroot
several drops of essential oils

Melt shea butter and coconut oil in a double boiler, until just melted.  You can also put the butter and oil in a small mason jar that you plan to store the deodorant in, and melt it in a double boiler.  Remove from heat, add baking soda and arrowroot and mix.  If you don't have arrowroot, just add more baking soda. Finally, add a few drops of essential oils.  I like lavender.  Let it cool completely and store in a small mason jar, put in an old stick deodorant container for easier use.  It does not have to be refrigerated,  but at more than 67 degrees it does get soft.  You can refrigerate it.

In order to apply it from a jar, take a little bit with your fingers, roll it into a ball, and apply it to your underarms.  It's a little messy, but I think you'll like the results.

Deodorant #2

2 T. coconut oil
2 T. shea butter
3 T. baking soda
2 t. cornstarch
5 drops essential oils

Follow directions for deodorant number 1.  The only difference is that this one contains cornstarch, which may make the deodorant more absorbent.  Give it a try.  It will save you money and keep you from putting toxins into your body.  If it keeps you smelling sweet on a hot day, it's a win, win, win situation.