Odorless Armpits, All Day Long Naturally. Give it a try and see for yourself how well it works.
3 tbsp virgin coconut oil
2 tbsp shea butter
3 tbsp baking soda
2 tbsp cornstarch
5 drops essential oil (lavender, orange, etc.)
Make a double boiler by placing a half-pint glass jar in the middle of a small pot of water. Bring water to a simmer. Add coconut oil and shea butter to the jar and let melt. Turn off the heat, add baking soda and cornstarch, and stir until completely smooth. (Optional ) Mix in the essential oil of your choice. Let cool.
At room temperature the deodorant is hard. Scrape out ~1 tsp, roll it into a ball with fingertips, and apply it directly under my armpits, where it melts and soaks in. In the summer, I’ll keep the jar of deodorant in the fridge, since coconut oil liquefies at 76 F. Some people transfer the deodorant to an old anti-perspirant tube to make application easier.
Our Readers tried this and they haven’t noticed any staining on clothes, though if you’re concerned, it might be a good idea to wait a few minutes after applying deodorant, letting it soak in thoroughly before getting dressed.
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