For years I have been receiving a homestead newsletter through my email and recently they have added a smart phone app; so me being a person who likes to check out apps, I downloaded the app, signed in and was ready to use it.
Well last week I was checking out the app more in-depth and came across a diy deodorant recipe from a few months ago and thought. "OK, this sounds easy. I have all the ingredients and GOSH knows what is put into the commercial deodorant I am buying". Plus I have had reactions to the store bought deodorant off and on for years and I am attempting to reduce chemicals I put into my body, be healthier and not rely on pre-made health and beauty aids and companies so much. So I decided to give it a try.
RECIPE
- 1/3 cup coconut oil (in liquid form)
- 1/3 cup corn starch
- 2 tbls baking soda
- 10-15 drops of essential oil optional
Mix first three ingredients together. The add essential oil.
My coconut oil is in solid form so I had to liquefy it and since I don't like doing it in the microwave, I got creative.
Remember my new indoor garden lighting system? Yeah, it pulled double duty that day.
And that was it! The entire process took under three minutes; aside from waiting for the coconut oil to melt. Next time I will put the oil on top of the light WAY earlier so I don't have to wait.
I have been using this deodorant for exactly six days now and have to admit I LOVE it.
- No rash or itchiness (which I was a little leery of)
- No smelliness being emitted
- Keeps me dry
- Smells Heavenly
- It seems to, excuse me for saying this, make my underarms softer and/or smoother
So I am going to continue making and using this DIY deodorant. Now I'm trying to talk hubby into letting me make him some. I told him I would use a more MANLY scent... but I haven't convinced him completely yet. I'll keep trying though.
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Thanks so much for sharing this! I'm also looking to reduce the chemicals I'm using in any way possible, and I've struggled with reactions to store-bought deodorant as well. My allergist recommended a hypoallergenic brand of products, but they're SO expensive. I will have to give this a try next time I am in need of some new deodorant. And way to get creative in melting that oil!
I know. I had a few really bad "out breaks" and rashes from deodorant before.To the point I had to go to a doctor for an ointment.
They are outrageously priced too- the deodorants.
I have all these ingredients on hand at any given time so it was no out of pocket cost for me.
Very cool I have read so many articles about what all is put into deodorants and how bad it really is for you.
Great post
Awesome