Natural Deodorant Recipe

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:

1. Melt the coconut oil, shea butter, zinc ricinoleate and triethyls citrate in a double boiler.
2. Remove from heat.  Add the baking soda and cornstarch and stir well.
3. Allow to cool slightly add the essential oil.
4. 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