Craft Your Personal Deodorant at Home
In a bid to lead a healthier lifestyle, one author has taken the plunge into creating their own homemade deodorant. Over a decade ago, they began learning about toxins in household products, food, and personal care items. As they delved deeper, they discovered that their store-bought deodorant ranked poorly in terms of toxins.
Seeking a cost-effective and low-waste solution, they turned to DIY deodorant. The recipe they've perfected includes 1/3 cup coconut oil, 3 TBSP beeswax, 2 TBSP shea butter, 1/3 cup arrowroot powder, 2 TBSP baking soda, and essential oils (optional). These ingredients provide natural antibacterial and antifungal protection, skin moisturization, and odor neutralization.
To make the deodorant, the author melts the coconut oil, beeswax, and shea butter, whisking in the arrowroot powder and baking soda. Once cooled, they add essential oils for fragrance and enhanced antibacterial effects, such as tea tree or lavender. The mixture is then poured into empty deodorant containers.
One container of this homemade deodorant costs approximately $2.72, which may vary depending on the prices of ingredients in different areas. This compares favourably to market prices of natural deodorants that are often sold at premium prices for small quantities. Additionally, making it yourself reduces packaging waste and carbon footprint related to shipping commercial products.
The author encourages readers to give this homemade deodorant a try and shares their experience of switching to healthier options for various products, including deodorant. They also invite readers to share their experiences with other deodorant options that work.
While the upfront cost involves sourcing natural, often organic ingredients, the overall expense per use is generally lower than store-bought natural deodorants. Most of the ingredients have shelf lives of approximately two years, and the author generally makes small batches and hasn't tested its longevity.
The author cleans their old deodorant containers before using them for the homemade deodorant and reminds readers to test for irritation, especially from baking soda, as it may affect sensitive skin.
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In summary, homemade deodorant using these specific ingredients can provide effective, customizable, and skin-friendly odor control at a lower long-term cost with environmental benefits. Give it a try and share your experiences!
Adopting a more sustainable home-and-garden lifestyle, the author has crafted their own homemade deodorant to lead a healthier lifestyle. By creating their own deodorant, they aim to reduce waste and lower costs associated with store-bought, natural deodorants.
