Making batches of homemade deodorant is simple and cost-effective. The MOTHER EARTH NEWS editors have tested this recipe, and they report that it’s definitely not the pits. You can use either arrowroot flour or cornstarch as the thickening agent, but arrowroot flour is less abrasive. Some people report experiencing irritated skin after prolonged, topical applications of baking soda. For a baking-soda-free deodorant recipe, go to http://goo.gl/g3SXTB. Because of coconut oil’s low melting point, store your finished homemade deodorant in a glass or metal container kept in a cool location to prevent it from oozing liquid oil. Yield: 8 ounces.
1/2 cup baking soda
1/2 cup arrowroot flour or cornstarch
1/2 cup coconut oil, melted
20 drops essential oil of your choice
Container for deodorant, sterilized and dried
Mix baking soda and arrowroot flour…
