HOMEMADE DEODORANT. make your armpits happy!

why homemade?

like so many other cosmetics, several of the ingredients used in most deodorants and antiperspirants are not so good for you. like these:

Aluminum – this is the primary ingredient in most stuff you’ll buy at the store. it’s a metal which has been linked to breast cancer in women and increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease. no thanks.
Parabens – this synthetic preservative is found in so many personal care products. the largest concern is that these chemicals will disrupt our delicate hormonal balance. paraben exposure has also been linked to birth defects and organ toxicity.
Propylene glycol – this is a petroleum based material. in large quantities, studies have shown that this stuff can cause damage to the central nervous system, liver, and heart.
Phthalates – another class of chemicals that have been linked to a variety of health issues including birth defects.
Triclsoan – this chemical is actually classified as a pesticide by the FDA and a probable carcinogen by the Environmental Protection Agency.

do you really want to put this stuff on your body? i didn’t think so.

so, make your own! really, it's easy-and cheap!

1/2 c coconut oil
1/2 c baking soda
40-60 drops organic essential oils of choice (I am enjoying frankincense and eucalyptus right now! also sage, lemon, lavender, bergamot & cypress are nice!)

-add all ingredients to a bowl and mix well. transfer to a container- I like to keep it in a glass jar. store in a cool place so coconut oil doesn't melt completely.

-for use, rub a small amount between finger tips and apply under arms once or twice daily.

note: after adopting a healthy diet & lifestyle, i don't find the need for deodorant as often because my body doesn't produce bacteria and odors caused by the junk most of us feed ourselves with daily. also, a clean and well-working digestive system will help tremendously! the better your poops-the less BO! ha yum! but really....ps. keep in mind that this is NOT an antiperspirant-but that’s a good thing. you need to sweat. it’s one of the ways your body naturally detoxes. antiperspirant just clogs your pores to keep the sweat from coming out… but your body will keep trying to detox. that’s why antiperspirant leaves those “pit stains” on your favorite shirt. it’s like your armpit threw up the chemical junk. gross. i sweat a hell of a lot during exercise-especially here in california, but, when i am eating well and have a healthy bowl, i never stink!! all the more reason to nourish your body (:

for those of you who asked to see it, this is the 2016 calendar i have been working on titled "plants make people happy" (: