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DIY deodorant that makes you smell nice!

 Course DIY

 Cuisine Body

 Keyword Homemade Deodorant

 Prep Time 5 minutes

 Cook Time 10 minutes

 Total Time 15 minutes

 Servings 4 ounce jar

 Author Kristin Marr

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup shea butter
• 2 TB coconut oil same oil used for cooking
• 3 TB beeswax pellets
• 3 TB baking soda
• 2 TB arrowroot flour starch
• 20 drops lavender essential oil
• 10 drops tea tree essential oil Substitute additional lavender in place of the tea tree, if desired.

Instructions

1. In a double broiler (or a bowl placed over a pot filled 1/4 way full with water), over medium-high heat, bring the water (underneath the bowl) to a slight boil.
2. Add the shea butter and coconut oil to the top bowl. Once the shea butter and coconut oil melt, add the the beeswax and stir frequently until all the ingredients are liquid. Remove the bowl from the heat.
3. Quickly add the baking soda and arrowroot powder/flour. Stir the baking soda and arrowroot into the liquid ingredients. Add the essential oils, stirring to combine all the ingredients.
4. Pour the deodorant into a 4-ounce Mason jar. The deodorant will solidify as it cools.

Recipe Notes

To Use: Scoop a small amount of deodorant from the jar and apply to your armpits. I