As I continue my journey of getting all the toxic chemicals out of my home, I am especially concerned with finding alternative products that I use on my body. Recent research suggests that aluminum in deodorants could be a cause for breast cancer. (CBSNews) Others also suggest it may be a cause for several other illnesses like Alzheimer’s, birth defects, allergies, and hormonal imbalances. So why would I want to rub crazy chemicals that I can't even pronounce under my arms?
But then again... I work outside and without deodorant, well, let's just say, you don't want to stand down wind of me on a hot August day in Orlando. So in search of answers I went, looking for recipes for DIY deodorant. I tried a few, made some adjustments, and came up with the perfect consistency and aroma for my tastes. My favorite shower gel is Lemongrass and Rosemary so I decided to use those oils in my deodorant but you can use which ever aroma pleases you or goes best with your body wash/soap. Some good ones to use for this are: lavender, rosemary, peppermint, lemongrass, and/or Frankincense.
What I learned was that deodorants basically kill the odor-causing bacterial in my armpits, but they often kill the good bacteria too (like antibiotics do in my gut). In addition to killing off the good bacteria, many deodorants leach nasty chemicals into my body through the skin and lymphatic system. So why not replace the bad chemicals with quality healthy ingredients and essential oils that increase my wellness levels? Since I know that one drop of essential oil applied to my skin may be in every cell of my body within 20 minutes, it is especially important that I use 100% pure therapeutic-grade essential oils like the ones I get from Young Living. If you need more information about Young Living oils, click here: https://www.youngliving.com/vo/#/signup/start?site=US&sponsorid=3703800&enrollerid=3703800
This recipe for a natural deodorant harnesses the natural anti-bacterial properties of the essential oils I used, the healing powers of coconut oil, and the odor-eliminating properties of baking soda.
DIY Natural Deodorant Essential Oils Recipe
2 TBL baking soda
4-5 TBL Arrowroot (or Cornstarch)
4 - 6 TBL Coconut Oil
15 drops of Essential Oil - Your choice. Some good ones to use are: lavender, rosemary, peppermint, lemongrass, and Frankincense.
Instructions
Mix baking soda and arrowroot or together in a bowl.
Mash 1/2 coconut oil into dry mixture with a fork
Add desired essential oils
Continue adding remaining coconut oil, a little at a time, until you reach the desired consistency, thick and creamy.
Store in a glass jar (no plastic or metal).
Chill in refrigerator for an hour or more to finish setting up.
This blog post written by Deidra
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