Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons (40gm) of coconut oil
- 2 tablespoons (25gm) of shea butter
- 3g of Zinc Ricinoleate
- 2 tablespoons (40gm) of bicarbonate of soda
- 2 tablespoons (15gm) of cornstarch
- 2gm Triethyl Citrate (Natural)-Dermofeel Tec Eco (optional)
- 10-15 drops of essential oil (such as lavender or tea tree)
Instructions:
- Melt the coconut oil, shea butter, zinc ricinoleate and triethyls citrate in a double boiler.
- Remove from heat. Add the baking soda and cornstarch and stir well.
- Allow to cool slightly add the essential oil.
- Pour the mixture into a deodorant container and let it cool and solidify.
Makes 60gm of paste for a pot for summer or a 50gm deodorant bar for winter. If you wish, add 2gm beeswax during the melting process to make it firm enough for a bar in summer if it gets very hot where you are.
** Unrefined shea butter may be used if desired.
* Organic coconut oil may be swapped if desired
8 comments
Hi Jada,
With RBD coconut oil , 18 months. With virgin coconut oil 12 months.
Hi, how long does this last?
Hi Maria,
Try substituting it with arrowroot powder. Totally leaving it out will affect the powder/oil balance.
Can I leave out the bicarbonate?
Hi Kirra,
It would be worth a trial. I found it took a while to set up so am not sure if it will leak into the tube too much while it sets. It might be worth getting it into the fridge to hasten the process.