This recipe makes about 250 grams which will keep you going for awhile. Use a pea sized amount each morning and night under each arm. All the ingredients can be found at places like Biome Eco Stores.
Add coconut oil, shea butter and beeswax to a glass bowl and heat until completely melted. (If you have an induction stove, turn it on at setting 2). Double boiler method – place bowl on a pot of gently simmering water and stir frequently.Microwave method – heat in short bursts on low, stopping and stirring frequently.Add arrowroot flour, sodium bicarbonate, and essential oils and whisk until well combined and no lumps remain.Pour into a jar or container.
Using clean fingers or a paddle, scoop a fingernail-sized amount of balm and apply to each armpit, gently rubbing in. Store away from direct sunlight.
When you shave or wax, you damage the delicate skin under your arms, creating little nicks. So, it is best to shave/wax the night before, and by morning, you shouldn’t feel a sting when you apply deodorant. If you do, next time wait a little longer.
There are days when I know I am going to be busy, hot and on-the-go, and on those days, I boost my deodorant with Melaleuca (Tea Tree). First, scoop out a little paste, smear it on your two index fingers, then drop the essential oil onto one, rubbing both fingers together and applying to your pits.
If you find that you’re starting to develop a rash from natural deodorant, it could be the sodium bicarbonate. I can only advise that you stop for a while and try again when the rash has subsided, or switch to one of my low-bicarb or bicarb-free recipes.