DIY Deodorant....and it works!

I have been making my own deodorant for a while now and have perfected the process to my satisfaction, so I am going to share! My recipe, that is...not my deodorant. Back off!

There are SO many deodorant recipes floating out there on the internet and I have tried most of them. Some consistencies ended up too melty....but that's pretty much the only problem I have found. It's ridiculously fun to customize it as you're making it, too. In the mood for citrus smelling deodorant? Or flowery? Or just plain clean? Hopefully you have a mini-stash of essential oils hiding somewhere in your cabinets, or else you may want to get some!

Anywho...this is what you'll need:
Empty clean old deodorant container
Coconut oil
Corn starch
The all-powerful Baking Soda
Essential oils of your choice
Probiotic capsule is optional

The first time I made deodorant, it was way too melty-melty. It was like smearing goo on your armpits. Very strange sensation, I must tell you. There was a simple enough fix for that though: less coconut oil. I started out trying equal parts of coconut oil, baking soda, and cornstarch...but quickly modified it to less coconut oil and more dry ingredients. My last batch was quite nice and I used 1/4 cup of coconut oil, 1/2 cup of baking soda, 1/2 cup of cornstarch.
So first thing, melt the coconut oil. And don't yell at me for using the cheap stuff from Walmart.... *ahem*. I microwaved mine....don't yell at me for that either. I suppose you could do it on the stove as well, but microwave is faster.

Before melting...duh.

After melting...tada.

After you melt it, add your baking soda and cornstarch...and your probiotic capsule if you're using it (not the whole thing, silly...dump the insides out into it). And don't make a giant mess like I did.

Stir it all up until it's completely blended and a smooth consistency...kinda like frosting. Then add your essential oils and stir again. I used about 20 drops of Tea Tree Oil and a few of lavendar.

Now just pour it into your prepared container ...just fill it to the top or a little below the top. I put mine in the refridgerator to cool because I'm impatient.

As for applying it, it will be a little more melty than commercial deodorant...It will smell GREAT though and it does work. As my guinea pig, my dad used some for a few days and said he couldn't tell a difference between homemade and commercial as far as smelly goes. Obviously, it's not an anti-persperant since it doesn't have aluminum in it. Which is a good thing. :)

WARNING: This WILL return to it's liquid state in warmer temperatures. I have to keep mine refridgerated during the summer months.