Coconut oil deodorant

[abundanceatangas]

This may have been posted before, but this is the deodorant I have used for a year and think it's great.

http://www.passionatehomemaking.com/2008/03/update-homemade-deoderant.html

I love that the thermomix can whiz this up in a matter of seconds. 

When I  made a batch today I'd just finished making rice milk so there was still a bit of heat which I guess melted the coconut oil.  I will try it next time cold as I'd like to see how it goes because it's  quite difficult mixing it by hand when the oil is cold.

[tarosuma]

Oh thanks so much for that recipe - I can't wait to try it!  I buy an all natural, organic one which is great for me but very expensive.  I LOVE coconut oil for so many other uses so am looking forward to seeing how it goes.  My latest success with it was curing a yeast based nappy rash on my baby.  But have also used it for cradle cap and ringworm. I remember that it is an anti-fungal/anti-bacterial so that makes sense why it might work for a deoderant too.
Thanks for posting, I like the look of that site/blog it came from too.
Susan

[abundanceatangas]

I have heard that coconut oil is great on nappy rash, glad to hear you've found it so.  Yes, it is a lovely website.

I hope you have success with the deodorant, I have found it to be really good.

[quirkycooking]

Wow, this is great!!  Can't wait to try it!  Thank you    My friend makes her own sunscreen that's really lovely - I should get her to post that recipe on the forum too!

[Meagan]

My friend makes her own sunscreen that's really lovely - I should get her to post that recipe on the forum too!

Yes please Jo!!!!

[tarosuma]

My friend makes her own sunscreen that's really lovely - I should get her to post that recipe on the forum too!

Yes please Jo!!!!

And yes please from me too please Jo!   

[quirkycooking]

I've emailed her with our request! 

[quirkycooking]

Okay guys, here it is - the sunscreen recipe!!  You can also use it for body/face/nappy rash cream if you leave out the zinc.

[katesjoy]

This deodorant is fantastic! Lasts all day, doesn't mark clothes and smells yum. Made some for gifts as well this Christmas and everyone has loved it. 

[Frozzie]

what do you put this in and how do you apply it?? is it like a cream/paste...?

[katesjoy]

The texture varies a bit depending on the temperature. I guess l would call it a formed cream paste if that makes sense?? You just apply with fingers. My lot is just being kept in a glass jar with lid at the moment, but I put my friends pressies in cute little round containers.

[abundanceatangas]

I do the same as Katesjoy.  I have read that some people put theirs into an empty deodorant roll, but I just can't see that working.

[Frozzie]

thanks guys now i have it clear in my head how it could work..i was imagining putting it in a spray bottle or roll on type bottle..wasnt really coming together lol

just have to search for some nice little screw top cream like containers i think and give it a go!

thanks again 

[Chrissy]

Mine went into a old roll on deoderant container no issues. And other then DH getting a rash (we think his skin doesn't like bi carb) mine holds up to the test of 2 days no shower and only one application, it is pretty good with a few drops of rose oil too.

I used only 1 tablespoon of bicarb, 1/4 cup + 1 tablespoon of arrowroot and 6 tablespoons of coconut oil. Love it.

[Nay-nay]

I love this for everyday day use. The consistency turned out great. When I got my first deodorant I remember my mum taking me to the chemist to buy a little tub of 'MUM' cream deodorant and that is what this reminds me of. I had absolutely no appreciation for my mum saving me from the aluminum in all the exciting sprays the other girls had but I can't thank her enough now!! This is what I did:
80g Tbsp Coconut oil
30g baking soda
35g cornflour
2 Vit E capsules (prick with pin and squeeze out)
couple drops of clove oil
Melted coconut oil at 37C mixed in other ingredients and stored in a small Tupperware. easy!!