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13
Apr
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
Kerry, can this be used in the cardboard tubes?