Homemade coconut oil deodorant made with coconut oil, baking soda and essential oils and is easy to make and only uses a few ingredients!
Deodorant. Most of us can’t live without it…. 😉
Unfortunately, most deodorants on the market are made with toxin ingredients that are hazardous to our health. A common ingredient used in most antiperspirants is aluminum, which has been linked to breast cancer and has also been linked to an increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease.
Coconut oil is a wonderful product to use as a base for deodorant because it kills fungi, yeast and bacteria (you can make or buy your coconut oil). Baking soda helps to neutralize odor, the arrowroot powder helps to absorb moisture and the added essential oils are also anti-bacterial.
FAQ
Yes, coconut oil can be used alone as a deodorant since it has anti-bacterial properties and absorbs well into the skin.
Tea tree and lavender are my go-to essential oils for this deodorant recipe but you can use your favorite essential oil blends too
Yes, you will need to use more arrowroot powder or corn starch instead to keep the texture accurate.
Coconut Oil Deodorant
Homemade coconut oil deodorant made with coconut oil, baking soda and essential oils and is easy to make and only uses a few ingredients!
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup of Baking Soda
- 1/4 cup of Arrowroot Powder
- 4 Tablespoon Coconut Oil, Soft (room temperature)
- 1/4 tsp Essential Oils
Instructions
- Mix all ingredients together until combined.
- Store in an air tight container.
- You can melt and pour the deodorant into empty deodorant containers.
- If you have sensitive skin you will want to cut the baking soda down to 2 tablespoons and add 2 tablespoons of arrowroot powder.
