It was not until recently that I have been able to spend a little more time researching and finding easy and frugal ways of implementing this philosophy into my daily life. My friend, Sally, showed me a website that I have gotten a ton of homemade recipies from, on how to make everything from toothpaste to shampoo, and I have been dying to try them out and see how they really work. I won't go into every detail, but if you are interested you can find everything you need to know at this website: www.passionatehomemaking.com.
Last night I made my first batch of all natural deodurant! It was super easy and only has 3 ingredients in it: arrowroot powder (similar to cornstarch), baking soda, and coconut oil. I had saved my old deodurant bottle and refilled it with my homemade concoction.
If you like the sound of this recipe so far, but wandering if it actually worked, well...
It DID!! I am in the middle of VBS at our church this week, and have over a hundred kindergarteners coming through my class everyday! So, I am excited to say that NO! I did not stink today while using it! (I did check periodically, just to make sure:) Be aware that this deodurant is not an anti-perspirant. It will not stop you from sweating. But, you will be odor free, except for a light, delicious coconut scent. I have to admit, I was a little skeptical at first, but happy with the results!!
I purchased my coconut oil and arrowroot powder online at Amazon.com and my baking soda at Wal-mart.
3 ingredients: Coconut oil, arrowroot powder, and baking soda
You mix 1/4 cup of the two powders together, then add the 6-8 Tbs of coconut oil in with a spoon until it is this consistency.
Then, I just spooned it in to my old deodurant bottle and put it in the fridge. (Coconut oil will melt at 76 degrees F)It was so fun to make it, and to wear it this morning!!
Yeah, I noticed Rob smelled like a sweaty coconut this afternoon!
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