Making Natural Deodorant

Most deodorants today use Aluminum and a slew of other chemicals in order to block your glands from sweating. This isn't good because we absorb this metal directly through our skin and it can cause aluminum toxicity over time. The negatives of too much include intestinal disturbances, poor calcium metabolism, anemia, headaches, memory loss, decreased liver/kidney function, aching muscles, and softening of the bones. As an alternative, homemade deodorants are easy to make, cost effective, and do a great job of controlling the odor.

You will learn how to create your own natural deodorant that does just as good if not better at preventing body odor than the store bought commercial stuff. The main ingredient in natural deodorants is usually sodium bicarbonate (aka baking soda) and also coconut oil. These both are beneficial because the baking soda absorbs moisture and the coconut oil lubricates and softens the skin while offering anti-microbial properties. Try one of these super simple recipes based on your preference for a more dry or moist deodorant!

Enjoy your new happy under arms:)

Basic Dry Deodorant Formula

• 1/2 cup of Baking Soda
• 1/2 cup of Cornstarch
• Essential oils (cinnamon, rose, birch, or lavender are best for antibacterial)

1. Place baking soda and cornstarch in a glass jar
2. Add the essential oils (as little or as much as you would like depending on how strong you want it)
3. Stir the mixture and then cover
4. Dampen a cotton ball or sponge, or sprinkle the mixture and directly pat underarms

Basic Moist Deodorant Formula

• 6 Tbsp Coconut oil
• 1/4 cup Baking Soda
• 1/4 cup of Arrowroot or Cornstarch
• Essential oils

1. Mix baking soda and arrowroot together in a medium sized bowl.
2. Mash in coconut oil with a fork until well mixed (may need to warm it a bit to liquify)
3. Add Essential oils to preference
4. Store in small glass jar or re-use an old container
5. Apply to underarms how you would like (hands, cloth, sponge, cotton ball, etc)

This post is written by Michael.
Adapted from: 
Deodorant 
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