Wednesday, November 14, 2012

Natural coconut oil deodorant...

I know it's weird to share a deodorant recipe while other bloggers are posting their most delicious  Thanksgiving recipes ever and beautiful holiday tablescapes, but I wanted to share something with you that I really do love -- coconut oil deodorant.  This all-natural deodorant works! If it can keep a sweaty ranchwife like me smelling sweet, it'll keep you smelling fresh as a daisy. This is not an antiperspirant so it won't stop you from sweating, but it will keep the stink away. I have been using coconut oil deodorant for several months, and I made a fresh batch of it today.  It's easy to make, takes only four household ingredients, and you can make it in about 5 minutes.  And did I mention.....it works?! 

Coconut Oil Deodorant
Ingredients:
  • 1/4 cup arrowroot powder (or cornstarch)
  • 1/4 cup baking soda
  • 4 tablespoons extra virgin coconut oil
  • 10 drops lavender essential oil (opt. fragrance)
  • 3-4 drops patchouli essential oil (opt. fragrance)
Directions:
  1. In a medium bowl sift arrowroot and baking soda. Add coconut oil and essential oils. 
  2. Using a fork, combine well (as if you were cutting butter into flour). 
  3. Next, using the back of a large serving spoon, press the mixture together to work it into a smooth paste. 
  4. Pack mixture into a glass jelly jar (1/2 cup) and it's ready to use. Store at room temperature as you would any deodorant. 
To use:
Scoop a small amount onto your fingertip and apply to underarms. Your body heat will almost instantly melt it and you can easily rub it in. 
Note: For people who like an "invisible" deodorant, this may not be the one. The baking soda and arrowroot may leave a bit of white under your arm, I don't find it to be much at all, or a big deal. 

    ~Recipe from Beauty That Moves

Update:  I made some of this deodorant recipe for my daughter and she's having a red bumpy rash reaction.  I think it is the baking soda so I am going to make some without the soda and decrease the coconut oil by half.  We'll see what that does.
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9 comments:

  1. Farm Girl11/14/2012 7:32 PM

    I keep telling myself to make this. My daughter and daughter in law all make their own and really like it the best.
    I just haven't done it yet, I think I have all of the ingredients for your recipe right now.

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    1. Gumbo Lily11/14/2012 8:03 PM

      I hope you give it a try. It's really so easy to make and simple to use.

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  2. Lynn11/14/2012 9:22 PM

    I have using this for deodorant for a few years now and I think it's terrific. Although mine is without the coconut oil and fragrance but I am due for a new batch and will give your recipe a go. Thanks for sharing.

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    1. Gumbo Lily11/15/2012 12:47 PM

      I hope you'll report back with your review on the deodorant since it's different than yours. What is your recipe like?

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  3. Pom Pom11/15/2012 5:27 AM

    It sounds very healthy and good! Thinking about it!
    I'm thinking of you, dear Jody-friend. (BIG HUG!)

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  4. Angie11/15/2012 11:25 AM

    I swear, Jody- you read my mind. I've been making this same recipe for a couple years and love it so much I'm going to make a big batch so I can give some away as stocking stuffers this year. (I'll include the recipe on the container). I too think it's great and very effective.

    I pack mine in stick deodorant containers like this and prefer to apply it that way:
    http://www.containerandpackaging.com/item/M293

    Thanks for spreading the word!
    Angie in WA

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    1. Gumbo Lily11/15/2012 12:49 PM

      We must be "birds of a feather"....doing all sorts of fun things. I've always just put my deo into a jar, but probably would enjoy using a stick container. Thanks for the link.

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  5. Anonymous1/06/2013 9:14 PM

    The rash your daughter has/had could be the essential oils. They can irritate sensitive people.

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