my husband and i are running low on the deodorant that i made about 6 months ago and i am making more this morning. this is the site that i found a fantastic recipe from (she even has a video).
i like to add a few drops (5-10 ish...or more) of essential oils into the mix. i tend to use tea tree oil for its anti-bacterial qualities and patchouli for its scent... and because it smells like something a person who makes their own deodorant would use :)
i tend to keep the bulk of it in a glass jar and i recently purchased a small plastic container to keep some in for when we travel.
the coconut oil will melt at 76 degrees so it is best to keep it in a cool place if possible; be careful if/when you do travel that it is in an airtight container so it does not ooze out. the site mentioned above recommends keeping it in a fridge (or a cooler when you travel) on warmer days and then take it out about 10 minutes before use so it's not too hard to work with. ...with all that said, i keep it on our dresser throughout the year and use it in its melted or hardened form.
apply with your fingers. :)
did i mention that this is a really good recipe? and inexpensive?
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