Making our own body care products

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Which types of products are you interested in finding natural alternatives for?

  •  shampoo
  •  foot care
  •  nail treatments
  •  shaving cream
  •  spa treatments
  •  lotions
  •  scrubs
  •  toners
  •  balms
  •  masks
  •  conditioners
  •  foot soaks
  •  tooth powder
  •  massage oil
  •  lip balm
  •  bath salts
  •  deodorant
  •  hair care
  •  baby care
  •  make up
  •  perfume

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Favorite Deodorant Recipe

by Anna

Jan 16, 2011

Below is my favorite deodorant recipe.  It is AMAZING!!!  My husband can ride his bike 70 miles in the blazing summer and still no BO!     I also love that it's a great alternative for my girls who are just reaching the age of needing deodorant.  It's easy to use and you can add essential oils for a "pretty smell",  if you want.


~Anna

 

Deodorant Recipe

 

Ingredients:

6-8 Tbsp Coconut oil (solid state)
1/4 cup baking soda
1/4 cup arrowroot powder or cornstarch (arrowroot is preferred)

Directions:

  1. Combine equal portions of baking soda & arrowroot powder.
  2. Slowly add coconut oil and work it in with a spoon or hand blender until it maintains a firm but pliable texture. It should be about the same texture as commercial deodorant, solid but able to be applied easily. If it is too wet, add further arrowroot powder/cornstarch to thicken.
  3. You can either scoop this recipe into your old deodorant dispensers or place in a small container with lid and apply with fingers with each use. Makes about 1 cup. This recipe lasts about 3 months for two people with regular daily use.
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    Shekinah Lawrence

    Isn't this stuff great? I love it!

    Mar 22, 2011

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    Laura H.

    I have been using this for about a year now. I LOVE it. I added some tea tree oil for fragrance and antibacterial properties. I also emptied out a deodorant stick and put this concoction in there. It works just like a regular deodorant stick now. The coconut oil can get a little soft at times, but it still works.

    Nov 26, 2011

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    Gabraela

    I have been making my own deodorant for several months now and I keep coming back to this same basic recipe but with some essential oils added for my own fragrance preferences.  If you come across a recipe that calls for bentonite clay - dont!  Although it works wonderfully, probably better even than this recipe, it stains everything green!! 

     

    I have tried the old deodorant containers and no matter how thick I make it, it still oozes out the bottom and there's so much waste.  So I thought I was going to have to apply with my fingers (again a lot of waste) when I thought about using one of those craft-y popcicle sticks that looks like a tongue depresser.  It works perfectly and there is absolutely no waste!  I can apply the deodorant all over my entire pit without missing any areas using a very small amount.  This batch I have now will last a long time!

     

    One more suggestion...in an effor to make it thicker when I was trying to put it in empty deodorant bottles, I used Cocoa Butter - again, don't.  I was craving chocolate all day long at work for several days before I realized my arm pits smelled like chocolate!!

    Feb 22, 2012