the warmth of tea candles makes the aroma of coffee beans smell amazing. :-)
DIY Deodorant: A How-To (original article containing recipe can be found here)Why?? Because you need to get that toxic shit off your body and out of your house, friend. I highly recommend it. Read up on your cleaning supplies, hair shampoo, body wash, dyes, sprays, perfumes, deodorants ETC ETC I could go on forever. Basically, anything with a commercial is out to kill you. But fear not my friend. This is why we have D.I.Y.- because when you make it, you know what’s in it- and it’ll normally have about three ingredients in that case, which you can pronounce.
I decided to start making some how-to posts about detoxing your home and body, considering it has been a process I have been going through for the past few years and I just found this awesome deodorant recipe below that I wanted to share* (*mainstream deodorant is like inserting shards of metal into your armpits, just don’t do it).
Here’s an article on dangerous chemicals in personal care products.
Anyway, to be continued:
Ingredients
1/3 cup coconut oil (solid state)
1/4 cup baking soda (aluminum-free)
1/4 cup arrowroot powder
essential oils (optional)
**** you can find all these things at whole foods or most small natural foods stores.
Instructions
Mix the baking soda and arrowroot powder in a glass bowl.
Add the coconut oil (do not warm or melt it) and use a fork or pastry blender to thoroughly blend it into the dry ingredients.
Add 5-10 drops of your favorite essential oils and blend completely. (this step is optional, but lovely - my personal favorite combo is clove with a little sweet orange and cinnamon!)
Add more coconut oil or arrowroot powder/baking soda if needed until the texture is about the same consistency as commercial deodorant.
Scoop the mixture into a small jar or container and store at room temperature. (Refrigeration may be required during summer months and warmer weather because the coconut oil will melt at 76 degrees.)
To apply, use your fingers to scoop out a pea-size amount of the deodorant and massage it into your armpits daily or as needed. Allow a minute or two for the deodorant to set before getting dressed.
DIY Deodorant: A How-To (original article containing recipe can be found here)
Why?? Because you need to get that toxic shit off your body and out of your house, friend. I highly recommend it. Read up on your cleaning supplies, hair shampoo, body wash, dyes, sprays, perfumes, deodorants ETC ETC I could go on forever. Basically, anything with a commercial is out to kill you. But fear not my friend. This is why we have D.I.Y.- because when you make it, you know what’s in it- and it’ll normally have about three ingredients in that case, which you can pronounce.
I decided to start making some how-to posts about detoxing your home and body, considering it has been a process I have been going through for the past few years and I just found this awesome deodorant recipe below that I wanted to share* (*mainstream deodorant is like inserting shards of metal into your armpits, just don’t do it).
Here’s an article on dangerous chemicals in personal care products.
Anyway, to be continued:
Ingredients
1/3 cup coconut oil (solid state)
1/4 cup baking soda (aluminum-free)
1/4 cup arrowroot powder
essential oils (optional)
**** you can find all these things at whole foods or most small natural foods stores.
Instructions
Mix the baking soda and arrowroot powder in a glass bowl.
Add the coconut oil (do not warm or melt it) and use a fork or pastry blender to thoroughly blend it into the dry ingredients.
Add 5-10 drops of your favorite essential oils and blend completely. (this step is optional, but lovely - my personal favorite combo is clove with a little sweet orange and cinnamon!)
Add more coconut oil or arrowroot powder/baking soda if needed until the texture is about the same consistency as commercial deodorant.
Scoop the mixture into a small jar or container and store at room temperature. (Refrigeration may be required during summer months and warmer weather because the coconut oil will melt at 76 degrees.)
To apply, use your fingers to scoop out a pea-size amount of the deodorant and massage it into your armpits daily or as needed. Allow a minute or two for the deodorant to set before getting dressed.
