Get rid of that Armpit Smell!
Becky Oludayo Peleowo@beckyoludayoadenuga426965
21 days ago
Day 27 - DIY NATURAL LOW-COST SHEA BUTTER DEODORANT
Ingredients
Cornstarch (Tapioca and other starches work too.)
Baking soda: an important active ingredient, but used very sparingly here as it is usually what irritates the skin.
Coconut oil: solid up to 24°C, it should keep things solid unless it’s very warm in your home or you’re travelling in warm weather.
Shea butter: adds skin-nourishing elements and is solid up to about 35°C, so it helps to keep the deodorant from melting in warmer weather.
Essential oil: for scent and some anti-bacterial properties. Use sparingly and see below for some scent combinations.
Step by Step
Homemade deodorant steps 1 to 4.
Step 1: mix the dry ingredients and add essential oils if using.
Step 2: add the coconut oil and shea butter.
Step 3: mix with a fork – it will be dry and crumbly at first, but don’t add extra oil.
Step 4: keep mixing until it’s very smooth and about the consistency of buttercream.
*Be wary of the baking soda if you have a sensitive skin
Expert Tips
Soften the oils: don’t melt them, but room temperature or slightly warmer will make it easier to mix everything together.
Keep in a glass jar: if you want to change up the scents based on season (which I do) a glass jar is ideal as it won’t absorb any smells and can be washed very easily.
Reapply when needed: This isn’t antiperspirant, and can’t be applied once and be done with it. Deodorant might need to be added on to a few times a day, especially when it’s warm or if you’ve been active.
Don’t worry about exact measurements: for the shea butter and coconut oil, these can be about the amount listed, but you don’t need to level off a tablespoon or anything like that.
Sources (Images and Texts) - Google and Pi
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