Deodorant

This homemade deodorant is all-natural, without cancer-causing parabens or aluminum!
 

Ingredients:

• 1/3 cup coconut oil
• 2 Tablespoons white beeswax (Yellow stains light-colored shirts)
• 2 Tablespoons baking soda (Arm & Hammer is too harsh for some skin)
• 1/3 cup arrow root powder 
• 10 – 15 drops essential oils (optional)

  Supplies:

• Metal bowl
• Fork for blending
• Spoon or Rubber Spatula
• Container(s) for holding deoderant: Glass jars, Empty deoderant sticks (Previously used sticks will work fine, just be sure to clean them thoroughly with hot water), or Screw-top Tins

Instructions:

1. Create a double boiler by placing a small metal or glass bowl over a saucepan of water.  
2. Blend coconut oil, arrowroot powder, and baking soda in a dish.  Set aside.
3. Over the double boiler, melt the beeswax over medium-low heat, stirring constantly.   
4. Add the coconut oil mixture to the melted beeswax and blend well.
5. Remove the bowl from the saucepan and add essential oils, blending thoroughly.
6. Pour into desired container and place in refrigerator or freezer to set, if desired.

Other homemade deoderant recipes:

http://www.thepolivkafamily.com/2013/03/homemade-deodorant/
http://frugallysustainable.com/2011/11/homemade-probiotic-deodorant-that/
http://thankyourbody.com/homemade-deodorant/
http://www.nourishingtreasures.com/index.php/2011/05/16/make-your-own-deodorant/
http://www.nourishingjoy.com/how-to-make-homemade-deodorant/