Homemade Deodorant Recipe
If you're tired of using deodorant that is full of toxins, this homemade deodorant recipe is just what you need. This all-natural DIY aluminum free deodorant recipe works amazingly, smells great and comes together in just a few minutes.
Servings 1 container
Cost $1.00
Equipment
- Empty Deodorant Containers
- Fork or Wire Whisk
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp. Coconut Oil
- 2 Tbsp. Shea Butter
- 2 Tbsp. Beeswax Heaping
- 3 Tbsp. Cornstarch Heaping
- ½ tsp. baking soda
- ½ tsp. Vitamin E Oil
- 7 drops Lavender Essential Oil
- 5 drops Tea Tree (Melaluca) Essential Oil
Instructions
- Add the coconut oil, beeswax pellets, and shea butter into a medium saucepan and melt it slowly over low heat stirring often.
- After the mixture has melted, remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the baking soda and corn starch using a wire whisk
- Allow the mixture to cool slightly, but no so long it thickens too much. Add the essential oils and stir to combine. Pour into empty deodorant containers and allow it to sit for 8 hours or until it is fully hardened.
Notes
- The beeswax pellets will melt slower than the other ingredients. Be sure to watch the mixture carefully and stir often so it does not burn.
- As with any recipe containing cornstarch, it will thicken as it begins to cool. While you do need to allow it to cool before adding the essential oils, do not allow it to cool enough to thicken. Doing so will make pouring impossible.
- For best results, use within 90 days and store in the fridge for long lasting shelf life. Bring to room temperature before using, however, please note that coconut oil begins to melt at around 76 degrees Fahrenheit.