Funk Butter – Homemade Deodorant

by MyHeart4Him on September 18, 2008

Sorry, I haven’t posted in ages. Sometimes, time is not my friend. Anywhoo, I’ve been reading about deodorant recipes (AngryChicken, FunkButter, Tammy’s Recipes, and wanted to try it for myself.

Most of the people making their own deodorant do it because of aluminum concerns. While I am concerned about aluminum, I made my own for a different reason. I have very sensitive skin and I am trying to remove all irritants from my lifestyle (but, I’m letting the kids stay [wink]). Sounds easy, but proving to be difficult.

I used Tammy Recipe, because I had all the ingredients on hand.

Shannon’s Own Funk Butter

1/4 cup Baking Soda

1/4 cup Corn Starch

5 TBSP Coconut Oil (mine is solid)

A few drops of Essential Oil – I used Coconut, Vanilla and Melon.

I had to nuke it for 30 seconds, so everything could mix evenly. I divided it up into 2 plastic containers (I wish I had small glass covered containers, but I don’t). My deodorant is in the fridge, hardening up.

I can hardly wait to use it. I will post a review in a few days.