• Mix together Arrowroot and Baking Soda.

• Add Coconut Oil and Essential Oil and mix well.

• Pour into clean air-tight jar.

Homemade deodorant will last 3-6 months in an airtight container.

This deodorant can be somewhat finicky to make, If my house is too cold or too warm while I make it, the consistency changes. I make it when the temps are comfortable, somewhere in the 65-75 degree range. 

The deodorant will change consistency depending on the temperature. In cold climates, it can be pretty hard to get out. You may want to keep it close to somewhere warm like the shower to warm it up before you use it. If you live somewhere warmer, it can be stored in a cooler spot such as a cupboard to thicken it up.

• 1/4 C Shea Butter

• 1/8 C Sweet Almond Oil

• 1 Tbsp Beeswax

• 10-20 Drops Grapefruit Essential Oil

Melt Shea Butter, Beeswas=x, and Sweet Almond Oil together in a double boiler or Pyrex measuring cup placed in a pot of simmering water.

Stir mixture as it melts.

Once melted, remove from heat and allow to cool for 5-10 minutes.

Stir in essential oil and pour into small glass container. Allow to harden, usually several hours.

Notes:

Can substitute 1/2 of the shea butter for 1/8 C  cocoa butter or coconut oil.

Can substitute sweet almond oil for jojoba oil, olive oil, etc.

Can use any essential oil you prefer (make sure it doesn't irritate your skin first!) Lavender, geranium, frankincense, and sandalwood are excellent choices to name a few.   Myrhh and Cedarwood are known to soothe and nourish skin.

Recipe can be doubled.

Store in fridge if it gets too runny.