July 2011

Homemade deodorant:

Ingredients:  Equal parts (1/3 cup of each) = 1cup of deodorant.

- Baking soda

- Coconut oil

- Aluminum-FREE baking powder

1-Jam Jar or old deodorant bar holder.

Essential oils: peppermint, orange, rosemary, lavender, etc. (Only add two- three drops max.)

My friend Tara has been making deodorant for a couple of years now, and I have been a lucky recipient. It has worked great and I wanted more, so I talked her into making a batch with me on one of my last visits north.

This project took no time at all.  It just required us to have all the ingredients and sit down for five minutes. (Ha).  I would have to say if you are in need of hand repair this is a great activity to repair those damaged gardening hands.

 

When I got home, I even got my boyfriend Josh to use my lovely homemade deodorant. It was a nice change to his very intense MAN deodorant.

The cost of making a batch is the same as going to buy 1-2 bars at the store. However, you have enough ingredients to make one or two more batches. In total, 4-5 bars for the price of one.  How nice is that?  The cost could vary only depending on what kind of scented oil you add. Those prices vary, but the scented oils last along time.  I’m so excited about making another batch!!!