For about ten years now I have been on a journey to find a natural deodorant that cuts down on odor and won’t cause a rain storm under my arms. The first thing I tried was the crystal stick. I have to say that my friends and family were some real troopers because I know I was definitely not so fresh and so clean while I was using this! But I stuck with it because of my health. I was already taking toxic medication everyday and I really wanted to limit the amount of toxins that I was putting into my body at once. Then I decided to try different so-called natural deodorants by a host of different companies. After still feeling wet and not so fresh I decided to go back to commercial brand anti-perspirant. I even started using the clinical strength because I started taking the Lupron Depot shot that causes hot flashes. But once I was done with the shot I continued to use anti-perspirant even though I knew this stuff wasn’t good for me. Anything that leaves a film on my skin even after I scrub under my arms in the shower is some pretty powerful stuff that might not be so good.

One day while googling “homemade deodorant” I stumbled upon a recipe that caught my attention. For years now I have used coconut oil as a facial and body moisturizer. I absolutely love it! My skin feels really soft and I feel good knowing that what I’m putting on my skin is safe enough to be eaten. I have to admit that I was ecstatic when I found the recipe. The recipe calls for

1/4 cup Baking Soda
1/4 cup Corn Starch
5 Tbsp Coconut Oil

I first mixed the baking soda and corn starch together in a bowl. Next I added the coconut oil. I recommend that you use the oil in its liquid form. The wonderful thing about coconut oil is that it melts extremely fast. I literally put it up to the vent while the heat was on and it melted in no time. I used a spoon to mix the coconut with the powders. The recipe said that you can add an essential oil for the purpose of having a scent. A lot of websites recommended lavender or tea tree oil. I decided to use rose oil. I love wearing the oil in the summer because the sent is soft and fresh. I put about 20 drops of rose oil in with the powder and coconut oil which had now formed into a glob. When mixing the rose oil I used a large wooden applicator stick (the ones used for waxing). I found that the stick did a better job than the spoon did of mixing the rose oil. After thoroughly mixing all of the ingredients, I placed them in a 8 oz tin jar. My final product came out great!

I have to admit that I was extremely proud of my concoction. It smelled great and the consistency was perfect, but would it work. At first I put a big ole glob under both my armpits. I figured more was better. Then I started to see small crumbles of deodorant on the couch and floor. Clearly I went a little overboard! So I lightly brushed away the lumps and discovered that there was a light film left on my skin. I decided to leave the film and see how the deodorant would hold up to my sweat. Let me tell you when I say it works, I mean it works! Not only does it keep me dry, it also keeps me smelling really fresh! I wish I had discovered this years ago. Easy to make, cheap and reliable. Can’t wait to test it out in the summer!

Note: Because the consistency changes in warmer temperatures (due to the coconut oil), the consistency of the deodorant will change when placed in different temperatures. This will not effect the quality at all. Enjoy!