The Best Homemade Magnesium Deodorant
Simple, non-toxic homemade deodorant that really works. Easily made using simple household ingredients.
Yield: 4 ounces
Equipment
- 1 Mixing Bowl
- Measuring cups and spoons
- 1 Double boiler
Materials
- 1 1/2 tbsp Baking Soda
- 2 tbsp Magnesium hydroxide
- 2 tbsp Arrowroot powder
- 4 tbsp Beeswax pellets
- 4 tbsp Shea Butter
- 1 tbsp Coconut Oil
- 10 drops Vitamin E oil
- 5 drops Tea Tree Oil
- Essential Oils for scent optional
Instructions
- Begin by whisking the baking soda, magnesium hydroxide, and arrowroot powder together in a mixing bowl.
- Heat a double boiler on the stove and add the beeswax, shea butter, and coconut oil. Heat slowly and stir until it is completely melted.
- Slowly add the beeswax mixture to the dry ingredients. You want the mixture to be smooth and creamy.
- Add the tea tree oil, essential oils, and Vitamin E drops once the mixture has cooled slightly. Don't add the oils while the mixture is too warm or they will evaporate. You'll need 30- 40 drops of your favorite essential oils.
- Once everything is thoroughly mixed, pour the homemade deodorant into a clean, empty container.
- Allow it to cool completely and solidify. Then it's ready to use!