Today, I made homemade deodorant.
My reasons:
1. Why not? Really. Why not? It was easy to make and I already had the ingredients on hand.
2. It's not like I was super satisfied with the performance of my Sure solid stick.
3. I am always looking for a thrifty way to cut back grocery store spending.
4. Any breastfeeding woman can attest that breast tissue reaches into your armpit. Chemicals. Breast tissue. Not such a good combination.
5. Granted, it's only been one day but it really works. As in, no.sweat.at.all.
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5-6 Tbsp Coconut oil
1/4 cup baking soda
1/4 cup arrowroot powder or cornstarch (I used cornstarch)
1/4 cup baking soda
1/4 cup arrowroot powder or cornstarch (I used cornstarch)
1. Combine baking soda and arrowroot powder/cornstarch.
2. Cut coconut oil into the powder mixture with a fork or spoon until you reach deodorant consistency.
3. Scoop deodorant into a small jar to apply with your fingers.
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*I tried storing the deodorant in an empty deodorant dispenser but it turned out easier to just keep the deodorant in a lidded tupperware and use my fingers to apply.*
If you aren't familiar with coconut oil, it is a super versatile and super healthy oil good for cooking, moisturizing and as a base in many homemade beauty products. It is a solid oil that melts upon contact with your body heat.
This is only day one but I stayed sweat-free and odor-free all day long, including through a 2 hour span of cleaning and cooking with Liza asleep on my back.
Regiments are not my style so I am not going to set a date for a followup post about the pros and cons of my deodorant.
But, rest assure, I'll be back with an update.
This is Mississippi and it's about to heat up!
11 comments:
Now, this is interesting. I have never used deo b/c I had a MAJOR reaction to the aluminum in it during puberty when the need generally first arises to use deo.
I have just always used baking soda. Just put it straight on my pits :) It works perfectly even on the muggiest of Mississippi summer days and even on Will working outside.
BUT i'm thinking this would be great for sleeveless, exposed underarm days! I don't have an empty deo container but I could try it in a jar or something.
thank goodness, another option! thanks for sharing. i'm starting to stank (and it's only February) now that my pregnancy hormones are diminishing (one of the few things i miss about being prego, the ability to sweat profusely and still smell nice).
Mandi, you could definitely use a little jar. It feels so good on your hands, you can rub in the excess like lotion.
Melissa, that worked out well for your last summer! I'm pretty sure I stunk all last summer when I was pregnant with Liza.
Awesome! I've used just coconut oil before and it worked pretty well... the hubby uses just baking soda. The combo should work great! :)
I've never had to use to deodorant until Hannah was born and I started breastfeeding and holding her all day. I just haven't been a sweaty person. But I've been using Tom's lately since it doesn't have any aluminum-good stuff! But I have all the ingredients for this-maybe I should give it a try!
Okay, so I just made some and DUH! Why haven't I thought of this? I am converted from my baking soda to this lovely, soft concoction! I use coconut oil as my moisturizer anyways and baking soda for my deo. I seriously can't believe I never thought to combine.
Thanks for sharing! I'm loving the way it feels.
Loving this idea! I think I will jump on your bandwagon and give it a shot...Maybe add a little tea tree oil or lavender?
Elizabeth, interesting about just using coconut oil. I suppose it keeps you smelling nice but do you stay dry?
Kaitlin, I can't believe you never used deodorant before....
Mandi, glad you like it!
Molly, I actually intended on adding some TTO but forgot to add it. Lavender would be nice too, though.
Maybe that wasn't something I shouldn't have stated in such a public forum..... :)
I am so glad you posted this because I just started making my own deodorant too!! I use almost the same recipe and keep it in a little jar. While I'm out today I'm going to buy some EO (I'm getting tired of lavender and that's all I have) and try a tiny batch to see how it turns out.
When my mom found out I was making my own deodorant she said, "You're so earthy. Please tell me you're shaving your pits."
Sure, mom ;)
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