Have you tried multiple different natural deodorants with out finding one that works well? If you’re like me you have spent too much money on expensive natural deodorants that don’t work. You need look no further. I have a wonderful natural, frugal deodorant to share with you. I found this recipe on Passionate Homemaking last year. I made a batch in September and haven’t run out yet. It works so much better than any of the natural deodorants I have bought in the past. Just as I was getting ready to write this post I saw that Lindsay had written a new post about her deodorant. She answers any question you may have about making your own homemade natural deodorant. She even has an instructional video. Unfortunately I am unable to watch it, the internet is a little too slow here to load the whole thing. Hopefully you will have better luck. Here’s the basic recipe with my modifications but for a more in depth lesson be sure to go check out Lindsay’s site.
Natural Deodorant
6 TBS Coconut Oil
2 TBS Grated Bee’s Wax
¼ Cup Baking Soda
¼ Cup Arrowroot Powder
Heat the coconut oil and bee’s wax together. Once the wax is fully melted stir in the baking soda and arrowroot powder. While still warm pour the mixture into a small container. I made this while it was still very hot out. I found it impossible to apply in such a liquid state. That’s when I decided to add bee’s wax. In the summer and fall it is the perfect constancy to apply with our fingers. Now that it’s winter I stick my deodorant container in my pocket for a few minutes. Then it is easy to apply. I am so glad that I now have a frugal safe deodorant I can use. At last an aluminum free deodorant that works! Aluminum has been linked to breast cancer because your lymph nodes are in your armpits as well in your breasts. Coconut oil is has anti fungal and antibacterial properties that make it an excellent oil to use in deodorant.
Here is an article that I came across today that discuses the dangers of aluminum in antiperspirants and deodorant.
0 comments:
Post a Comment
Thanks for stopping by! I love you hear what you have to say!