Best-Ever DIY Deodorant

Tonight I went to make another batch of deodorant, to refill since I ran out, and I realized I've been using this same recipe for over a year, and it's just awesome - had to share! 

I have my good friend Christine to thank for this.

Best-Ever DIY Deodorant - 4 Ingredients!

Prep time: 10 minutes 

1/4 Cup Baking Soda
1/4 Cup Corn Starch (Non-GMO if you can find it)
2 TBS Organic Coconut Oil (Sometimes I add more)

Your Favorite Essential Oil (Usually 4-5 drops for me)
Empty Deodorant Container, like this (or you can use an old deodorant bottle)

Instructions:

Mix baking soda, corn starch, and coconut oil together until the oil and powders have become one (may have to use your hands). Add essential oil until smell is where you like it.

If the consistency isn't right, usually I add more coconut oil. Once that's perfect, pack into deodorant container.


Which Oils to Use: I changed it up and used Geranium this time because I'm just loving how it smells lately, and it's really good for dry/sensitive skin.

But usually I use Lavender since it's one of my favorites, and it's very good for your skin as well.

Last time I used Purify because it helps with odor, and I liked it, but I prefer to smell like a flower. You can really use whichever essential oil suits you best, though I would steer you towards ones known for soothing and healing the skin. 

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I'm not sure what the best part about this is - could be that it literally costs pennies to make (only had to buy the corn starch and that has lasted me so many batches; everything else I regularly stock), or the fact that I know every single ingredient and am not putting harmful things on my skin. OR maybe the fact that I love how it smells and it really, really works (always a plus). I hope you'll give it a try!