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Beeswax Roundup
Saturday, March 31, 2018
Deodorant Recipe #2 (stick version)
Friday, March 31, 2017
This recipe is straight from the pages of my book: ApotheKayla Year One and I have decided to share it with you here because it is such an awesome recipe and one that I know you all will love!
Lurking in the ingredient list of the average deodorant are harmful substances such as aluminum, parabens, propylene glycol, phthalates, & triclosan. Read more about why I quit using regular deodorant on my scoop-able deodorant recipe by clicking here.
On to the good stuff!! The recipe:
Ingredients:
I made three batches at one time (note the three Tablespoons of beeswax).
-1 Tablespoon beeswax-2 Tablespoons Shea butter
-2 Tablespoons coconut oil
-2 Table spoons baking soda
-2 teaspoons vitamin E oil
-10 drops of essential oils
Directions:
1.On a double boiler or small crockpot melt down beeswax, shea butter, and coconut oil. Stirring occasionally.2.Remove from heat and stir in baking soda a little at a time, then add essential oils, and vitamin E oil.
3.Place into the container of your choice (I found mine at a thrift store and they are actually reuseable twist up push-pop containers, but you can also order deodorant containers online), let cool, and enjoy!
Notes:
You may choose any essential oils you prefer. Lime is a natural odor eliminator, or wild orange would smell nice.
Want to know more about where I purchase my essential oils? Send me an email.
Let me know what you think about this recipe, I love it because even in the summer when I'm busy & sweaty it keeps me smelling fresh all day long!
Thanks for reading & remember "sharing is caring". ;)
All Natural Deodorant
Tuesday, June 25, 2013
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If the image above concerns you, it's okay. Actually it's quite normal to be concerned when you realize an everyday product that you shouldn't have to think twice about is laced with carcinogenics and heavy metals. When I started making my own health and beauty products deodorant was actually the very first product I made, simply because it was so simple and my recipe slowly progressed to the recipe below.
So.. for those of you who think you cannot live a day with out your name brand deodorant because you don't trust the power of natural ingredients, I felt the same way. However when I realized that for women particularly breast cancer and Alzheimer disease had a connection to our deodorant I had to quit using it. First I used baking soda on it's own. That actually worked, but was rather messy. Then I added coconut oil and cornstarch, because that was what I had on hand, and it worked also but didn't spread as well. Then I got my hands on some arrow root powder and played around with amounts and scents until I found the perfect blend. My personal experience with the deodorant is great, this may be too much information but, when I did notice a body odor it was NOTHING like the body odor I had with the store bought deodorant, in fact I didn't feel self conscious about it at all! It spreads on very smooth and melts as you put it on to absorb into your skin.
So.. for those of you who think you cannot live a day with out your name brand deodorant because you don't trust the power of natural ingredients, I felt the same way. However when I realized that for women particularly breast cancer and Alzheimer disease had a connection to our deodorant I had to quit using it. First I used baking soda on it's own. That actually worked, but was rather messy. Then I added coconut oil and cornstarch, because that was what I had on hand, and it worked also but didn't spread as well. Then I got my hands on some arrow root powder and played around with amounts and scents until I found the perfect blend. My personal experience with the deodorant is great, this may be too much information but, when I did notice a body odor it was NOTHING like the body odor I had with the store bought deodorant, in fact I didn't feel self conscious about it at all! It spreads on very smooth and melts as you put it on to absorb into your skin.
Final Notes:
You may want a small spoon to scoop the mixture out of the container with.
You can also keep the mixture in a regular deodorant tube, but if it gets too hot the coconut oil will melt.
Interestingly enough on a beach trip I found out that this mixture also works great on cracked heels!
-Where do you find these ingredients? Email me for the details Kayla@healing-salve.com
I hope you enjoy, please share if you do. Leave comments, questions, reviews, and let me know which essential oils you used for fragrance in the comments section below! Thanks -Kayla
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