Here's why I love it so much:
My daughter is allergic to the aluminum in antiperspirants. Poor kid. Both her armpits break out in red, itchy hives. (Yes, she's going to be upset about me sharing too much) At first we went to the doctor. He gave her a steroid cream. She used it for 3 years. Then, I discovered essential oils and homemade deodorant. What did I do? I made deodorant!! I found a "recipe." I'd love to give credit to the person, but I can't find the link. :( Shame on me! Sorry!!
I had a few oils I'd previously purchased. Ebay is my friend. I've had them about a year or so and done a few minor things with them. Nothing of major importance now...but it was a start! Next time I make it, I'll post pictures! It's very easy.
Homemade Deodorant
5-6 T Coconut Oil
1/4 c. cornstarch/arrowroot powder (I used cornstarch)
1/4c. baking soda
2-3 drops essential oil (Emma chose Tea Tree)
Mix it all together. I ended up adding a bit more coconut oil. It just didn't want to turn into a ball! I cleaned out an old deodorant container and put hers in there.
She complains that it's hard. Boo hoo. It works!! She doesn't have those itchy, red hives any more! I also use it! But I just put in into a ball and store it in a sealable container. It's a rock. It works. I don't stink. I do sweat. That's her main complaint. She sweats. Eh, no hives. It's good. Next time, different scent. More scent. I'll keep the Tea Tree for the antibacterial, healing properties, but add some lavender or other scent. Make it interesting.
The kid made a mistake last week. She used a dry deodorant I received as a sample. Ooops. She only had one hive under her armpit. I think she was lucky! So, she mixed 1 drop of Lavender with about a 1/2 tsp. of Coconut oil(I can't say specifically because my "non-cooking" is so cold you have to scoop it out. Curse you winter. Ok, back to the kid... She puts in on both armpits and rubs some down her arms. It just smells good!! The hive was gone in less than a week!!! Back to mommy's homemade deo!!
Now that I have a better quality product, I'm going to try to heal this thing I've had on my leg. It's been there a couple years. It doesn't change. Let's see if I can get rid of it. First drop of Lavender tonight before bed!
Please pay no attention to the hairs...I've been participating in "insulation" winter. I'll update again next week! Unless, it's gone before the 7 days are up! We shall see!! I'm going to call it... "Boo Boo be gone test #1"
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