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Homemade Deodorant That Works

With ingredients like coconut oil, bentonite clay, and essential oils, this all natural deodorant isn't just non-toxic - it's actually good for your skin, too.

 With ingredients like coconut oil, bentonite clay, and essential oils, this all natural deodorant isn't just non-toxic - it's actually good for your skin, too.

Prep Time 10 minutes
Setting time 1 hour
Servings 3 sticks
Author Mary

Ingredients

  • 3 empty deodorant canisters
  • 1 cup coconut oil
  • 1/2 cup beeswax pastilles
  • 6 tbsp. baking soda
  • 6 tbsp. cornstarch non-gmo
  • 2 tbsp. bentonite clay
  • 30 drops essential oil lavender or other

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, melt the coconut oil and beeswax in the microwave 1-2 minutes until melted. Stir together thoroughly.

  2. Mix dry ingredients together in a separate bowl. Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients slowly, stirring frequently with a small whisk or fork to combine.

  3. Add essential oils of choice to deodorant mixture and stir well.

    homemade deodorant
  4. Carefully pour or scoop into empty deodorant canisters. Refrigerate to harden.

    Homemade Deodorant

Recipe Notes

Deodorant stays fresh around 2 months at room temperature.

Beeswax is optional. If you choose to omit, store deodorant in small containers (not twist up deodorant canisters) and apply a small amount with your fingers.