all-natural lavender deodorant
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp virgin coconut oil
- 2 tbsp shea butter
- 2 tbsp arrowroot powder
- 3 tbsp baking soda
- 5 drops 100% tea tree oil
- 5 drops lavender essential oil (or scent of your choice)
Instructions
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Using a double boiler or a pot with a heat safe bowl on top, melt the coconut oil and shea butter together. Stir or whisk it until it’s combined and no solid pieces remain.
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Remove the bowl from the heat and whisk in arrowroot powder and baking soda. Once combined and smooth, drop in your tea tree oil and lavender oil, and whisk a few more times.
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Pour the mixture into your desired containers. TIP: clean out an old deodorant stick (since you’re not going to use that brand anymore!) and pour the mixture into it just below the top.
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Place the containers filled with the mixture in the freezer for 10 minutes just to solidify it. It will remain solid at room temperature once it’s settled.
Recipe Notes
I think people tend to over apply their deodorant. You don't need much. If you've put your mixture in a jar, then use your fingers to get less than a pea sized amount for each arm pit. This recipe makes about a 3 to 4 months supply.
Switching from antiperspirant to a natural deodorant will take some adjusting, because your body needs to sweat out those old toxins. In 2-3 weeks you’ll notice a fresh clean difference under your arms. It’s worth the wait, so just stick with it.
tip: for a masculin scented deodorant use pine, cedarwood, or rosemary essential oils.