Sensitive Skin Herbal Deodorant

Sensitive Skin Herbal Deodorant

You might want try this recipe if even the basic deodorant is too harsh on your sensitive skin. This version omits baking soda and cornstarch, which have been known to cause irritation.

Ingredients

-1 tablespoon cocoa butter
-1 tablespoon coconut oil
-1 tablespoon shea butter
-1 tablespoon beeswax
-2 1/2 tablespoons arrowroot powder
-1 tablespoon bentonite clay
-1/4 teaspoon Oregon Grape Root powder
-1/4 teaspoon vitamin E oil
-15 drops essential oil of your choice

Method

1. Melt cocoa butter, coconut oil, shea butter, and beeswax over low heat in a small pot or double boiler.

2. Remove from heat, then add arrowroot powder, bentonite clay, and Oregon Grape Root powder. Whisk mixture until all powders are well combined. Add vitamin E oil and essential oils at this time.

3. Pour mixture to clean, used deodorant container. Place in refrigerator to cool and harden. After this, the deodorant may be stored on the counter.

Notes:

- This recipe will fill one container and has a shelf life of  3-4 months. Remember…a little goes a long way!

-Don’t let the darker color of the deodorant throw you off! It’s just the bentonite clay and herbal powder. By only using a very small amount — like 1-2 swipes — you shouldn’t have a problem with it coming off on your clothes.

-Oregon Grape Root, according to Mountain Rose Herbs, contain berberine (just like Goldenseal Root) that is scientifically proven to protect against bacteria, viruses, fungi, protozoans, helminthes (worms), and chlamydia. Additionally, Oregon Grape Root contains tannins — the tannins in the herb, in at least one clinical study, were shown to ease inflammation, irritation, and itching (perfect for sensitive skin).

-I love to play with essential oils in these recipes! Any scent or combination of scents will work fantastic. So pick your favorite and have fun with it! However, if you are super sensitive…you may want to leave them out altogether.