Here are step by step directions for creating your own aluminum/paraben free deodorant stick. This makes enough for 2-3 average sized deodorant sticks.
2 heaping Tbsp. beeswax pellets (pellets are easier to measure)
1 Tbsp. shea butter
5 Tbsp. coconut oil
1/4 cup arrowroot powder
1/4 cup aluminum free baking soda
10-15 drops melalueca essential oil
10-15 drops lavender essential oil
10-15 drops of other essential oils of your choosing. I used lemongrass in my last batch and love
it. Essential oils can be purchased here.
2-3 new or used deodorant tubes (cleaned and twisted all the way back down)
1. Melt beeswax in a double broiler (I just put a glass bowl over a pot of boiling water).
2. Add shea butter and coconut oil and heat until just melted. Stir occasionally. I like to use a
wooden or glass stick to stir because the beeswax will stick to a spoon and make it hard to clean.
3. Remove from heat and add cornstarch and baking soda. Stir until lumps are gone and the
texture is smooth.
4. Add essential oils and stir until well mixed.
5. Pour into old deodorant tubes and let sit a few hours before adding the tops. You will want to
fill them until they seem to almost overflow because they will fall down a good bit once cooled.
You can also fill them half way and let them sit 5 minutes before filling the rest of the way.
This will ensure you get them as full as possible.
Tips: Wipe out your bowl with a paper towel (this is one of the only times I use paper towels). If
you get the bowl wet the water will just slide off the beeswax and make it very difficult to clean.
Don’t over apply. You only need to lightly coat your underarms. Over applying will
actually make it not work as well. Two to four swipes is ideal.
Only twist up as much as you need. It will be slightly softer than store-bought deodorant,
and may fall off if you twist it up too much.
Some people experience a week or two of detoxing once switching over to a natural
product. I also find that if I used Melaleuca Lavender Essential Oils in the blend, any redness that appeared was relieved more quickly. You need to give the deodorant a good 2-3 weeks use before deciding if it works for you or not.
This deodorant will stay solid at room temperature; however, if you live in an area with
extreme heat you can put the stick in the refrigerator to harden it up a bit.
This is a deodorant only, and it will not keep you from sweating (though it does do a
good job of absorbing most of it, and certainly keeps you from stinking).
To learn more or purchase essential oils you can email me here, or visit my doTerra website here.
For fun DIY recipes using essential oils please visit: https://doterra.com/US/en/blog/diy