Natural Coconut Oil Deodorant

I’ve
been
searching
for
an
all-natural,
aluminum-free
deodorant
for
over
a
year,
trying
at
least
six
different
kinds.
Unfortunately,
they
either
gave
me
a
terrible
rash
or
didn’t
work
at
all.

One
of
the
main
reasons
I
switched
to
aluminum-free
deodorant
is
due
to
potential
health
concerns.
Aluminum
in
deodorants
has
been
suggested
as
a
possible
link
to

breast
cancer
and

Alzheimer’s,
and
I’m
not
willing
to
take
that
risk.

Plus,
it
doesn’t
make
sense
to
focus
on
eating
healthy,
whole
foods
while
still
covering
my
skin—our
body’s
largest
organ—with
chemicals.
The
goal
should
be
to
live
naturally
in
all
areas
of
life.

Natural
Coconut
Oil
Deodorant

This
all-natural,
aluminum-free
deodorant
recipe
is
a
fantastic
way
to
avoid
chemicals
while
still
staying
fresh.
Here’s
a
summary
and
a
few
extra
details
to
ensure
it
works
perfectly
for
you.

Prep
Time


10

minutes

mins

Servings


1

deodorant

• 
  1/4
  
  cup
  
  coconut
  oil
  
  (solid
  at
  room
  temperature)
• 
  1/4
  
  cup
  
  arrowroot
  powder
  
  (or
  cornstarch)
• 
  1/4
  
  cup
  
  baking
  soda
• 
  10–15
  
  drops
  
  essential
  oil
  
  (lavender,
  tea
  tree,
  or
  lemon
  for
  fragrance
  and
  antibacterial
  properties)

• 
  
  Melt
  the
  coconut
  oil:

  If
  the
  coconut
  oil
  is
  too
  solid,
  gently
  melt
  it
  in
  a
  microwave-safe
  bowl
  or
  on
  the
  stovetop
  over
  low
  heat
  until
  just
  liquid.

• 
  
  Mix
  dry
  ingredients:

  In
  a
  small
  mixing
  bowl,
  combine
  the
  arrowroot
  powder
  and
  baking
  soda.
  Stir
  until
  thoroughly
  combined.

• 
  
  Add
  coconut
  oil:

  Pour
  the
  melted
  coconut
  oil
  into
  the
  dry
  mixture,
  and
  stir
  until
  a
  thick,
  creamy
  paste
  forms.

• 
  
  Add
  essential
  oils:

  Add
  10–15
  drops
  of
  your
  chosen
  essential
  oil,
  and
  mix
  well

• 
  
  Transfer
  and
  let
  it
  set

  Pour
  or
  scoop
  the
  mixture
  into
  your
  empty
  deodorant
  container
  or
  a
  small
  jar.
  If
  using
  a
  jar,
  you
  can
  apply
  the
  deodorant
  with
  your
  fingers.
  Allow
  the
  deodorant
  to
  cool
  and
  solidify.
  You
  can
  place
  it
  in
  the
  fridge
  for
  faster
  results
  if
  desired.

• 
  
  Apply:

  To
  use,
  apply
  a
  small
  amount
  to
  your
  underarms.
  If
  stored
  in
  a
  jar,
  scoop
  out
  a
  pea-sized
  amount
  and
  rub
  it
  in
  until
  absorbed.

• If
  the
  deodorant
  is
  too
  soft,
  add
  a
  bit
  more
  arrowroot
  powder
  or
  baking
  soda.
  If
  too
  hard,
  increase
  the
  coconut
  oil
  slightly.
• Some
  people
  have
  sensitive
  skin
  and
  find
  baking
  soda
  irritating.
  You
  can
  reduce
  the
  amount
  of
  baking
  soda
  and
  increase
  the
  arrowroot
  powder,
  or
  substitute
  it
  with
  bentonite
  clay
  for
  a
  gentler
  alternative.

In
Summary

This
recipe
is
so
simple
and
effective
that
you’ll
never
want
to
go
back
to
store-bought
deodorants.
I’m
always
on
the
go,
so
I
mix
up
a
batch
and
pour
it
into
deodorant
tubes.
It’s
quick,
easy,
and
works
like
a
charm!