DIY Plastic Free Deodorant — Incredible Bulk

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This recipe was shared with us by the lovely Lizzi from Plastic Free Perranporth. Its an easy to make natural deodorant and really works! It also works out great value for money, costing around £2-3 per deodorant made.

Ingredients to make deodorant:

1 Tbsp beeswax (not essential to recipe, if vegan you can leave out. Find beeswax plastic free from local sellers around Cornwall)

2 Tbsp coconut oil

2 Tbsp shea butter (£6.50 for 150ml, would make around 7 deodorants!)

2 Tbsp Bi Carbonate of Soda (approx 15p)

2 Tbsp Arrowroot (approx 20p)

25 drops essential oils of your choice

Method:

Create a bain marie by placing water into a saucepan and placing a bowl into the saucepan so that the sides are heated by the water. Place on medium heat to heat water. Add beeswax, oil and shea butter to the bowl and gently melt together. Once melted remove bowl from heat and add the powders to the oil and mix together. Leave to cool for 15 mins and then add in your chosen essential oils. Pour into a jar, deodorant will be okay to use in 2 hours once fully cool. To use, scoop out a pea sized amount and rub on armpit.

Store in cool cupboard

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