11 years ago
Wow some great stuff, FloraM. and Tinctureall!
Well, I started making my own deodorant several months ago and wanted to test it in different conditions before sharing. So far it survived both the gym and 100+ (30+ Celsius) degrees heat.
Store-bought deo and especially antiperspirant is not a good idea if one has a history of breast problems, and even if one doesn't, why risk?
Anyway. What is needed is baking soda, cornstarch, cocoa butter and a terpene-rich essential oil (tea tree, lavender). Mix 1/4 cup soda with 1/4 cup starch. Add several drops of the oil. It's also good to squeeze a couple Vitamin E capsules in. Then add the cocoa butter until the consistency looks like the goo in the picture. You can also add a little oil of your liking to perfume it (NOT clove or cinnamon of course) but I find that the combo of cocoa and lavender smells good on its own.
This goo will solidify considerably within 36-48 hours, so it's best to put it in an empty stick deodorant container.
Well, I started making my own deodorant several months ago and wanted to test it in different conditions before sharing. So far it survived both the gym and 100+ (30+ Celsius) degrees heat.
Store-bought deo and especially antiperspirant is not a good idea if one has a history of breast problems, and even if one doesn't, why risk?
Anyway. What is needed is baking soda, cornstarch, cocoa butter and a terpene-rich essential oil (tea tree, lavender). Mix 1/4 cup soda with 1/4 cup starch. Add several drops of the oil. It's also good to squeeze a couple Vitamin E capsules in. Then add the cocoa butter until the consistency looks like the goo in the picture. You can also add a little oil of your liking to perfume it (NOT clove or cinnamon of course) but I find that the combo of cocoa and lavender smells good on its own.
This goo will solidify considerably within 36-48 hours, so it's best to put it in an empty stick deodorant container.