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InspiredMe: DIY Natural Deodorant

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So you all know that I threw out my antiperspirants last week after reading this, and ever since, I’ve been desperately somewhat in need of a deodorant. Who knew, right?  I feel like I’ve tried 5 different kinds of natural deodorants, and none of them work so well.

Thankfully one of my friends came to the rescue this time and saved me with this homemade natural deodorant. I made this a few days ago and love it.

First of all, so easy to make, and secondly and most importantly, it actually works! So, a great big thank-you to my friend for passing along this recipe…it works wonders! I finally smell like a lady again. Give it a try!

Here’s what you’ll need:

5 tablespoons organic, virgin coconut oil

1/4 cup corn starch

1/4 cup baking soda

10 drops essential oil (whatever you prefer, I used tangerine, but lavender would be nice as well.)

Mix all together and put in a container with a lid. Use a pea size drop on each underarm when needed.

DIY Natural Homemade Deodorant

  • 5 Tablespoons Coconut Oil
  • 1/4 cup Corn starch
  • 1/4 cup Baking Soda
  • 10 drops essential oil (whatever you prefer)

Directions:

  1. Mix coconut oil, corn starch and baking soda
  2. Add the essential oil and mix well
  3. Transfer to a container with a lid
  4. Place a pea size amount to each underarm when needed.
  5. Will last 2 -3 months depending on usage

Original recipe by Joanna Albrecht

And for anyone looking for a DIY homemade lip gloss… I have three amazing recipes…check out this post here.

InspiredMe: Give your Lips some Lovin’

Lip balm is one of the easiest things to make, and one of the most fun as well. The flavors are endless, and the benefits are wonderful.  I found all these containers online and made the labels on my computer. Here are my top three recipes. Two for a balm and another for a gloss.

Lip Love Healing Lip Salve

This is made with moisturizing Lanolin and nourishing vitamin E along with Tea Tree Essential Oil, which is known for its healing and regenerative properties for the skin. This lip salve is great for your lips, cuticles, dry feet and even sores or blemishes.

2 tsp beeswax (coarsely chopped)

3 tsp sweet almond oil

3 tsp cocoa butter

1/4 tsp lanolin

7 drops vitamin E oil

5 drops tea tree (melaleuca) essential oil

5 drops peppermint essential oil

Put beeswax, almond oil, cocoa butter, and lanolin in a glass pyrex measuring cup in a double broiler on light boil until melted. Take off heat and put in vitamin E, tea tree oil, and peppermint oil. Stir. Put in container to let cool and harden.

HoneyBerry Lip Gloss

The name sounds good enough to eat and it practically is! Made with rich honey, beet juice for a light berry color, and packed with good moisture rich oils and vitamin E, this is as good for your lips as it is for your tongue!

2 tsp. sweet almond oil

1/2 tsp. beeswax (coarsely chopped)

1/4 tsp. cocoa butter

1/4 tsp. coconut oil

1/2 tsp. honey

4 drops vanilla flavor

5 drops vitamin E oil

1/2 tsp aloevera gel

2-4 drops beet juice

Mix sweet almond oil, beeswax, cocoa butter, coconut oil and honey in a glass pyrex measuring cup in double broiler on light boil until melted. Take off heat. Mix in Honey, vanilla, vitamin E, aloe vera gel and beet juice. Put in container and let cool. Once it starts to cool down you might want to mix it again to get the beet juice color more consistent.

CocoaMint Lip Balm

This is one of my all time favorite combinations. This is made with antioxidant rich real dark chocolate and goes on light and glossy. Just divine!

2 tsp. cocoa butter

2 tsp. sweet almond oil

1 1/2 tsp beeswax (coarsely chopped)

2 organic dark chocolate chips

7 drops vitamin E oil

5 drops peppermint essential oil

Mix sweet almond oil, beeswax, chocolate, and cocoa butter in a glass pyrex measuring cup in double broiler on light boil until melted. Take off heat. Mix in vitamin E and peppermint oil. Put in container and let cool. Yummy!