Homemade Deodorant...?

Hello my beauties! Today's post seems a bit odd: homemade deodorant! If you are one of those who has hopped onto the all natural deodorant trend, you will love this DIY.

Recently it has been said that store brand deodorants are bad for you. Store deodorant is loaded with chemicals and toxins that easily penetrate the skin, getting into the blood supply. Slathering on the chemicals and heavy metals contained in underarm products day in and day out is a dangerous practice and one that no doubt can contribute to a host of health woes in the long run.

For a great DIY deodorant, you will need:

• 3 tbsp virgin coconut oil
• 2 tbsp shea butter
• 3 tbsp baking soda
• 2 tbsp cornstarch
• 5 drops essential oil (lavender, orange, etc.)

Place a half-pint glass jar in the middle of a small pot of water and bring the water to a small boil. Add coconut oil and shea butter to the jar and watch it slowly melt. Turn off the heat, add baking soda and cornstarch, and stir all the ingredients until completely smooth. Mix in the essential oil of your choice. Let cool.

Once the mixture is at room temperature, the deodorant will become hard. Simply take a small portion onto your fingers and apply it directly under your armpits. You can always transfer the deodorant to an old antiperspirant tube to make application easier.