Homemade Deodorant

I’ve found over the years to being sensitive to toxic chemicals in my environment and more recently on my endocrine system with my peri-menopause stage of life. ​ Read More 

I’ve tried multiple homemade deodorants in the past without much success.  But this little beauty not only works well for me, it’s also super simple to make with ingredients from the pantry.


INGREDIENTS
- 1/4 cup baking soda
- 1/4 cup arrowroot powder or cornstarch
- 5 tbsp coconut oil (add more if required)
~ 10 drops essential oils of choice
~ I like Lavender & Chamomile 


PREP
- mix baking soda and arrowroot powder together
- add coconut oil and mash together to make a paste 
- add your essential oils of choice and mix
- place in glass jar or aluminium tin with lid
- ENJOY your non toxic deodorant


BENEFITS OF CHAMOMILE

~ anti-inflammatory
~ eases skin conditions and rashes
~ antibacterial
~ reduces stress and anxiety
~ helps digestion


BENEFITS OF COCONUT OIL

~ super hydrating
~ increases collagen production
~ reduces inflammation
~ antioxidant, vitamin A & E

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