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I have seen this on Pinterest for months now and vowed when my deodorant died (you know you use it and it falls out onto the floor and no back up) I would make it. Well that finally happened this morning. I told Jeff I really wanted to try making my own and to pick up some more Coconut Oil at the store so I can try it.The recipe I used was from Homestead Revival. I did not add the essential oil (I happen to love the smell of coconut oil) and it took 5 minutes to make.
I have seen this on Pinterest for months now and vowed when my deodorant died (you know you use it and it falls out onto the floor and no back up) I would make it. Well that finally happened this morning. I told Jeff I really wanted to try making my own and to pick up some more Coconut Oil at the store so I can try it.The recipe I used was from Homestead Revival. I did not add the essential oil (I happen to love the smell of coconut oil) and it took 5 minutes to make.
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| Ingredients : 1/4 Cup Baking Soda 1/4 Cup Corn Starch 5-6TBSP Coconut Oil Essential Oil (Optional) |
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| Mixed everything in a bowl with a fork. Place in a container. |
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| Finished! |
Verdict:
Since I tried it for the first time today I honestly don’t know how it really works (gardening, working out, etc.) I used a dab on my finger tips and just rubbed it on there. The oil does feel a little weird at first but the baking soda and the cornstarch seem to be doing their magic. The smell of the coconut oil isn’t overpowering it is a very pleasant clean smell.
UPDATE 4/17/12: LOVE IT! I did the real test of using it in the garden (one arm had commercial deodorant and the other this one – this was MUCH better no need to reapply), camping and our daily walk. I did have to put it in the fridge to harden it, has been quite warm but even in “liquid form” it still works great!
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