Diy Deodorant
"From BUST magazine. Vegan and free of chemicals like parabens, artificial color/fragance, sodium lauryl sulfate, and aluminum. It is not an antiperspirant so it won't stop you from sweating but it will stop you from smelling like BO, and will soothe sensitive skin. Store-bought deodorants/antiperspirants stain the underarms of my clothes. All-natural types like this one do not. All of the ingredients can be purchased from the health food store. Use any essential oils you like but lavender is a natural choice for its antibacterial properties. Lavender goes well with sweet orange and ylang-ylang."
- Ready In:
- 10mins
- Ingredients:
- 6
- Serves:
-
90
ingredients
- 3 tablespoons shea butter
- 2 tablespoons cocoa butter
- 3 tablespoons baking soda
- 2 tablespoons arrowroot or 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 vitamin E gel caps
- 10 -20 drops essential oils
directions
- In a double boiler (or a glass measuring cup in a a pot of simmering water), melt the shea butter and cocoa butter. Add the baking soda and arrowroot or cornstarch. Puncture the vitamin E gel caps and squeeze the oil into the mixture. Give it a good stir.
- When liquefied, remove from the heat and pour into a 1/4 pint jar. Stir in the essential oils.
- Place in fridge for at least a few hours until solid. Take it out and let it come to room temperature. Do not store in fridge (vitamin E is a natural preservative). The texture should be between a firm cream and a soft solid.
- To use, scoop out a pea-size amount with your fingers and apply to your armpit. A slightly wet armpit makes it easier to spread. Makes enough for three odor-free months.
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Reviews
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Thank you so much for posting this Prose! This was exactly what I was looking for! I made a double batch and this was very easy to throw together - plus I had super soft hands after measuring out the butters. I used about 1/2 teaspoon Vitamin E liquid as the capsules aren't vegan (well at least the ones I can get here) and I used lavender EOs for the antibacterial properties & also good for keeping mosquitos away!! I did try to pour it into an old deodorant container but I didn't have any patience and started winding it when it was still too cold (right out of the freezer) and the cheap thing broke. I will try again next time although I kind of like using my hands now :) Weird, I know. I have been using this for over a week and my underarms are so soft & super fresh!! No stains on clothes and no chemicals going straight into the lymph nodes! Healthy & happy!! Thanks Prose!! Made for Veg*n Swap 25!! -
What size vitamin E gel caps do you use? Thanks!
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I'm a grad student and also teach at two different schools, so I need some fast/easy recipes. I try to eat vegan, and most of my creations are also gluten-free because my husband is Diabetic/Celiac. I don't post any recipes I have not personally tried and liked.
