Try this simple recipe for a natural alternative to commercial deodorant that incorporates the benefits of pure essential oils. Feel free to try other essential oil combinations to achieve a scent that you love.
Natural Deodorant
Ingredients:
- 3 Tbsp. Coconut Oil
- 1 Tbsp. Beeswax Pellets
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 cup baking soda
- 6 drops Vitamin E Oil
- 5 drops melaleuca essential oil
- 5 drops lavender essential oil
- 1 Empty 2.65 oz. Deodorant Container
Instructions:
- Melt the coconut oil and beeswax pellets together in a double boiler.
- Stir in the cornstarch, baking soda, and vitamin E oil.
- Remove mixture from heat, and stir in essential oils.
- Quickly pour the mixture into the empty deodorant container.
- Allow the deodorant to completely cool and solidify before using.
March 17, 2016 at 1:36 pm
Can this be used with a container with little holes on top, as opposed to a wide open top as shown?
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March 28, 2016 at 6:10 pm
This recipe for deodorant creates a solid deodorant that may be a little difficult to get out if your deodorant container has little holes on top.
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