Natural Deodorant Without Baking Soda

Making my own deodorant was one of my first DIY semi-failures.  When it worked, it worked great!  I noticed less sweat and odor, but unfortunately my skin periodically reacts to it.  I did a little research and found out that I am not alone.  Some people have success with omitting baking soda and doubling the arrowroot powder.  I was a little hesitant because I know that baking soda absorbs scent and moisture, so I tried to ignore the reaction and I’ve used the deodorant with baking soda on and off for months.  I finally got fed up with it, but there is no chance I want to go back to the chemicals in my old deodorant.  The natural store-bought deodorants haven’t worked well either, so clearly it is time to try making it without baking powder.  I looked at some recipes online and am ready to test my own concoction!

Natural Deodorant Without Baking Soda

1/8 cup shea butter

1/8 cup coconut oil

10 drops Tea Tree Essential Oil

10 drops Grapefruit Essential Oil

Splash of Vitamin E Oil

¼ cup arrowroot powder

I made my own double boiler with a small sauce pan with an inch or so of water.  Inside I used a 2-cup pyrex type glass container that I happen to use to store my deodorant. A 1-cup will definitely work next time, probably even if I double the recipe.  I measured out the shea butter first since it has the hottest melting temp.  As it was melting, I added the coconut oil and heated until completely liquefied.  I added the essential oil next and mixed.  Finally, I added the arrowroot powder and stirred until the powder was completely mixed in.  I planned to take the container off the stove first, but I couldn’t figure out how to get it out of the saucepan without using my fingers!  

I’m typing this as it cools and I’m swirling it around periodically to keep the ingredients mixed.  It smells amazing.  I’m not a grapefruit person, but I recently discovered that I LOVE the scent of grapefruit essential oil.  I can’t wait for it to cool completely so I can try it!!!