The other day I posted how a conventional deodorant can cause breast cancer and Alzheimer's so I reader shared a coconut-oil deodorant recipe with me. I must say I was VERY skeptic at the beginning. I don't know about you, but especially during trainings I sweat a lot (because I drink a lot) and sometimes if I don't put my deodorant on I tend to smell badly. Normal thing and I'm not ashamed of it at all! But I decided to give it a try so I made my coconut-oil deodorant and put it on after I showered. I've been testing it for about three days, now, and I must say I am pleasantly surprised. I don't have any underarm odor and the oil doesn't leave stains on clothes.. at all! plus the deodorant is completely natural and instead of drying your skin out, it nourishes it! So here's the recipe:
6 T coconut oil
1/4 cup (4 T) baking soda
1/4 cup (4 T) arrowroot or cornstarch
essential oils (optional)
What to Do:
Mix baking soda and arrowroot together in a medium sized bowl.
Mash in coconut oil with a fork until well mixed.
Add oils if desired.
Store in small glass jar or old deodorant container for easy use.
This recipe makes quite a big quantity and the deodorant will last very long so you may want to use half of the ingredients.
Put the deodorant in a small jar and make sure you don't leave it in hot places (like your car in the summer or backpack on the beach) because it will melt down.
Thank you, Andrea, for sharing the recipe with me!
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