Homemade Deodorant With Coconut Oil

Homemade deodorant made with coconut oil provides several health benefits.

Homemade deodorant has many benefits. Coconut oil effectively moisturizes all skin types and helps to prevent dry and flaky skin. The oil helps soothe underarms where the skin can often become irritated. Commercial deodorant products contain preservatives and chemicals that can cause irritation and result in health risks due to the aluminum content. Making your own deodorant requires three basic ingredients, which makes it inexpensive.

Things You'll Need

• 1/4 cup baking soda
• 1/4 cup corn starch
• Bowl
• Fork
• 5 tbsp. coconut oil
• Spoon

Instructions

1. Add the baking soda and corn starch to a bowl. Mix the two ingredients together with a fork.

2. Pour 5 tbsp. of coconut oil to the baking soda mixture slowly.

3. Use a spoon to mix the ingredients until a paste forms. Continue to stir until the deodorant reaches the desired thickness.

4. Place the deodorant into a container with a lid. You can also add the deodorant to an empty deodorant container.

5. Allow the deodorant to set for 24 hours.

Tips & Warnings

• Purchase and use clear deodorant containers from beauty retailers to store your deodorant.

• Add 2 tbsp. of aloe vera gel to give the deodorant natural healing properties.

• If your skin appears irritated or a rash develops, immediately stop using the deodorant.

References

• Glamour: Here's a Recipe for Natural, Homemade Deodorant
• Care Fair: How to Make Your Own Deodorant
• Electroherbalism: Herbal Stick Deodorant Recipe