This week, Kelly the Kitchen Kop is gathering delicious recipes that highlight the many uses of coconut. Since I’m a big fan of coconut and have posted many recipes here, I’ll go ahead and share (again) my favorites and add a few new ones as well!
I’m going to share my recipe for homemade deodorant using coconut oil. Remember, we should never put anything on our bodies that we wouldn’t put into our mouth! This deodorant works amazingly well and is a frugal choice that is allergen, alluminum, and chemical-free. A little goes a long way with this, so don’t glob it under your arms. It really works. I’m not sure exactly why, but when I find out I’ll post about it!
I’m going to share my recipe for homemade deodorant using coconut oil. Remember, we should never put anything on our bodies that we wouldn’t put into our mouth! This deodorant works amazingly well and is a frugal choice that is allergen, alluminum, and chemical-free. A little goes a long way with this, so don’t glob it under your arms. It really works. I’m not sure exactly why, but when I find out I’ll post about it!
Coconut Deodorant
1/2 cup of virgin coconut oil (don’t be put off by the expensive prices in the store, go here for the best deal!)
4-5 drops lavender oil
4-5 drops tea tree oil
That’s it! I apply a thin layer and everything’s good, all day long!
Best-Loved Coconut Recipes:
Coconut Flour Honey Muffins
“Just like Jennie’s” Coconut Macaroons
Peppermint Coconut Bark
Cinnabun Lara Bars
Better Than Lara Bars
Thai Coconut Soup
Brazilian Shrimp Stew (perfect for a Lenten Fast!)
This post is part of Real Food Wednesdays, hosted by KellytheKitchenKop!
The coconut deodorant is a great idea! I’ll have to try it out.
I agree – I’m going to try the deoderant, too. It doesn’t leave grease stains on your clothes?
Betsy & Jenny,
It works like a charm, but you do need to be careful depending upon the fabric you are wearing; grease stains do pose potential problems, but only if you're actually applying globs and globs of the deoderant when your clothes are on.
I use a very thin layer before I get my shirt on…a very thin layer is all you need, believe it or not!
I’ve never had a problem with stains because when the coconut oil’s in its semisolid state, it’s very easy to work with
HTH,
Carrie
Hello Carrie T! Coconut oil for deodorants? Absolutely!
I stopped using commercial deodorants about a decade ago but when I discovered coconut oil, I now have a perfectly good reason to “deodorize” again.
I use “only” virgin coconut oil (VCO). I use about half a teaspoon for each underarm. Works great!
Cheers,
CoconutOilGuy
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