I cannot rave enough about this homemade deodorant! If you’ve ever wondered how to make deodorant, The Angry Chicken has got you covered.
Looking to detoxify your pits? I cannot rave enough about this homemade deodorant! This has been the only deodorant that has worked for me since giving up antiperspirants 20 years ago. I swear by it. Maybe it’s the perfect fit for my chemistry, I don’t know. It just works. It is a recipe I found over at The Angry Chicken. Here are the ingredients you will need. You can visit The Angry Chicken for the how-to’s.
Angry Chicken Deodorant
Ingredients:
3 tablespoons SHEA BUTTER
3 tablespoons BAKING SODA
2 tablespoons CORN STARCH, TAPIOCA STARCH, or ARROWROOT STARCH
2 tablespoons COCOA BUTTER (found mine at Whole Foods)
2 VITAMIN E OIL GEL CAPS (puncture and squeeze out the oil)
ESSENTIAL OILS (Choose your favorite, include tea tree or other oils known for anti-bacterial properties for added protection. I use this brand)
Tips:
For gift giving, I use little pots. Pretty up the pot by adhering a strip of decorative paper (scrapbooking paper works great).
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This is hysterical. I figured you were too busy with everything else you've been doing this holiday season, so I went ahead and worked out a post. 🙂 I've been trying to find time to work on it since Friday…obviously great minds think alike. 🙂
http://missdropsie.blogspot.com/2010/12/healthy-home-made-christmas-gift-ideas.html
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Yeah, sorry we didn't sync up 🙂 My bad. Love you!!
-Lexie
I LOVE this stuff Lexie! Thank you so much for sharing the recipe and I love the idea to put it in a little decorative pot for gift giving.
I hear ya on the crazy…kind of glad I lost my sense of smell, so I can't smell my body oozing the stress, LOL!
xo,
Heidi
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Yay! I've had a few friends try it and they say they love it, too. So your sniffer is 100% yet? How's the treatment going. We've got to get the nose back in working order. Love ya!
xo
-Lexie
Haha! Lexie, you're a hoot. I love this idea since I'm stressing a bit myself over all that has to be done before the holidays. Taking very deep breaths. Merry Christmas to you!
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Yeah, isn't funny, we race around and then at some point we just throw up our hands and say "whatever!"
Like:
• Santa ran out of gift wrap.
• No one is coming to our house for the holidays so why clean?!
• Christmas dinner? Chipotle will work!
You have a great one, too!!!
xo
Lexie
Just a note. I made a similar recipe (not with all the ingredients) and found I reacted to the baking soda! It worked great, but my underarms started itching terribly. Maybe if I try yours, since it's not so heavy on the soda, it might work. I reused an old deodorant stick container (not for gift giving, of course).
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Thanks Amy, Good to know. I wonder how it would work without baking soda? Maybe add a bit more arrowroot powder or cornstarch. Let us know how it works.
Lexie
Very nice, Lexie! I could give this only to my "crunchy granola" friends though. 😉 And, I'd love to try it for myself! I saw Elana's foot rub recipe, too. Since then I've been trying to find my shea butter … as soon as I find it I'm getting busy!
Hugs,
Shirley