DIY Deodorant (Non-Toxic, Chemical + Baking Soda FREE)

Why is it important to switch your underarm care to a natural and clean product? Regular antiperspirants are linked to many health issues but the most interesting part is that they block your pores… which causes you not to sweat, duh that’s the point right?! WRONG… blocking those pores means that good bacteria isn’t getting to do its job by helping reduce odor naturally… Sweat is good for you, don’t block it! When sweat mixes with bacteria that’s when the pits start to stink… This natural deodorant among other natural deodorants helps control the bacteria and reduce or even eliminate that stink :)

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Ingredients:

  • 1 C Coconut Oil

  • 3 T Beeswax Beads

  • 3/4 C Arrowroot Powder

  • 2 T Clay

  • 25 drops of Tea Tree essential oil

  • 5 drops of Lemongrass essential oil

Directions:

  1. Melt coconut oil and beeswax together over low heat in a double boiler until just barely melted. Remove from heat.

  2. Add remaining ingredients except essential oils. Let cool, stirring every 5 minutes or so, until it hardens to a pudding consistency.

  3. Put in the fridge to speed this up, checking + stirring frequently.

  4. Add essential oils and mix well.

  5. Spoon into empty glass jars + let harden overnight in a cool location.