Ingredients
¼ cup organic coconut oil (antimicrobial base)
¼ cup arrowroot powder (absorbs moisture)
2 tablespoons magnesium hydroxide powder (odor control without aluminum)
1 tablespoon bentonite clay or kaolin clay (absorbs toxins and moisture)
1 tablespoon beeswax pellets (optional, for a firmer deodorant stick)
1 teaspoon vitamin E oil
10 drops tea tree essential oil
10 drops lavender essential oil
8 drops steam-distilled lemon or bergamot essential oil (optional)
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Add the 1/4 cup coconut oil and 1 tbsp beeswax pellets to a small saucepan or double boiler over low heat. Stir gently until completely melted.
- Remove the pan from the heat and slowly whisk in the 1/4 cup arrowroot powder, 2 tbsp magnesium hydroxide powder, and 1 tbsp bentonite (or kaolin) clay until the mixture is silky smooth with no lumps.
- Allow the mixture to cool for about one minute so it is warm—not hot—then stir in the 1 tsp vitamin E oil along with the 10 drops tea tree, 10 drops of lavender, and optional 8 drops of citrus essential oils.
- Pour the finished mixture into a clean glass jar or an empty deodorant stick container.
- Allow it to cool completely at room temperature or refrigerate for 20–30 minutes until fully solidified.
- To use, apply approximately a pea-sized amount to each underarm.
