Homemade Deodorant!

HOORAY! Today I am posting my SECOND post on the Imbue blog! Not only that, it's a DIY project! Recently I've tried my hand at homemade deodorant. So far it has been wonderful. It smells so lovely and I was able to find all of the ingredients at my local grocery store! It takes minutes to make and is free of aluminum, parabens, and other nasty ingredients you'll find in most store bought varieties. 

What you'll need:

1/4 Cup - Arrowroot Powder

1/4 Cup - Baking Soda

4 Tb - Unrefined Coconut Oil

10 drops - Lavender Essential Oil

10 drops - Tea Tree Oil

What to do: 

If your coconut oil is in a solid state, melt it to a liquid. 

Mix in arrowroot powder and baking soda to the coconut oil. 

Add the lavender essential oil and tea tree oil to the mixture. 

Mix together and store in a lidded container.

Lavender and Tea Tree oils are really great in this recipe because both are antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and deodorizing. Tea Tree oil is also an anti-fungal. Some people report skin sensitivities with the high amount of baking soda and arrowroot powder. If this is the case, you could reduce the amount of both. I have also viewed recipes with Shea butter and beeswax as ingredients and will be trying both of those after this batch is used up. Please remember to do your research on the ingredients before using them. Some herbs and oils are not recommended during pregnancy or nursing and with certain health conditions. Also remember to try a skin test to check for skin sensitivities. Enjoy!