I tried it, and it was amazing, though it started to sting a bit. Went back to the website, and saw there was a sensitive skin recipe. Bingo! I convinced my husband to use it, then our teenage son and after that I think everyone was using it.
The only problem, I think it stains. So, use it when you wear black or dark grey. It helps your other deodorants work better, I swear.
Here's my recipe,
Standard formula:
1/4 c. baking soda
1/4 c. cornstarch
10 drops tea tree oil
2+ T. coconut oil, melted. Can also use shea butter, cocoa butter, etc.
For sensitive skin:
2 T. baking soda
6 T. cornstarch ( if you have very sensitive skin, substitute arrowroot powder)
10 drops tea tree oil
2+ T. coconut oil, melted
+ optional
additional essential oils for fragrance
up to 1 tsp. vitamin E oil, or sweet almond oil
You may have to mess with your own formulation a bit. We switched coconut oil brands, and now I don't need to add vitamin E really. I can, because I have tons left but it isn't necessary. I've even heard that you can use straight coconut oil as deodorant. Less is more sometimes.
Do your own pit test, maybe against your storebought deodorant at first. One on the right, the other on the left. Sniff after you wake up in the morning, see what you think. You might be surprised by how good you smell, with your new homemade stock.
Here's where I first heard about making my own deodorant. Her adventure always inspires me, even if it's about stinky pits.
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