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  1. Tiffany

    If I make this, is it ok to sell as long as I give you credit for he ecipe?

  2. ashvdos

    Love this recipe! I’ve certainly put it to the test, whether it be spin class, high intensity cardio, or running around at work, it has kept me smelling fab. I’m on my second batch, but i’ve been letting the flowers and oils sit for roughly 6-8wks, do you think this is a problem, could it have spoiled? Thanks for sharing, I rave about it to my friends and family.

    • No your oil should be fine in fact it should be even more potent from having sat longer. Besides if it goes bad you will cerainly know from the change in scent.

  3. Rachel

    re: tp rolls.

    I haven’t tried it myself, but what about using the tubes that cocoa butter comes in? (they used to be cardboard, I’ve seen plastic ones lately – although maybe it depends on the brand)
    Smaller radius than a commercial deodorant stick – but you only need a little…

  4. Megan Bennett

    I use coconut oil and baking soda equal parts to make a liquidy paste and just rub some in my armpits and it works great.

  5. squidmama

    my oil kept hardening (i used coconut + swt almond) because it was too cold in my kitchen cabinet. if i’m keeping it melted by putting my jar in a pot with shallow warm water daily, how long should i let the herbs infuse? i assume it’s much shorter….. thanks :)

  6. annie

    How much is 1/4 c. + 2 Tbsp

  7. Tracy K

    I followed your recipe to a T. I must say this is the BEST DEODORANT I HAVE EVER USED IN MY LIFE. Seriously, I can get very stinky in under a day. I was so impressed I decided to see how long I could go. I took a shower here on day 5 simply because I felt I really needed a shower, not because my pits were stinky. All in the name of science people! ;) I am so happy! Thank you so much! (My husband thanks you too!)

  8. suzy

    I made my first batch of deodorant a week ago. I didn’t measure the ingredients so every time I put it on, it balls up. I’m going to measure this time and repost how it went and which recipe I used.

  9. Bethany H

    Oh no! I started to infuse mine three days ago and went to shake it today…it’s completely solidified. It’s cold here in PA…needless to say I can’t shake it, and I’m not sure if this prevents it from properly infusing. Should I be running it under warm water and shaking it once every couple of days? I’d really appreciate some advice, thank you so much!

  10. Samantha

    Thank you!!! Been looking of this for sooo long. I have been using “natural” for almost two years. Using the “commercial” natural brands (Toms, etc.) and I still am a bit more stinky than I would like to be. More earthy than stinky but that still isn’t sexy!!! No “comedogenic” issues with coconut oil (seems to be an issue with the oil face cleansing method)? And thanks for steering me away from EVOO in the face mix. Would hate to take two steps back….

  11. I’d love to make my own soaps and deodorants but every recipe seems to call for coconut oil. I’m terribly allergic to coconut in any form. what would a reasonable substitute for the coconut oil be in your soothing deodorant recipe? I’ve used Babassu oil in soapmaking and it’s worked in that application.

  12. Jamie

    I am currently using the probiotic deoderant from Frugally Sustainable. This, so far, is the best DIY deoderant I have used. It keeps me dry and has great odor protection. I still get a very little bit of miinor irritation from either the baking soda or arrowroot but nothing like with the reciped calling for 1/4 c each of baking soda and corn starch. I think when this stick runs out I will make it again but find a way to maybe add some chamomile and calendula into the recipe as you have done above and see if that makes it a little more soothing. Also, maybe a touch more coconut oil as it is a little on the dry side and can be kind of scratchy going on.

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  14. The deodorant I’ve made that works well for me is coconut oil, corn starch (I will try arrowroot now that I know I can buy it a brand new store that just opened near me!) and 40% zinc oxide cream (destin!). I don’t have the measurements of each. I believe I started with about 2/3 c of the coconut oil (from Trader Joe’s) and then added the starch and zinc oxide until it was a good creamy consistency. I don’t use an old deodorant dispenser. I store it in a small mason jar and use my clean fingers. It works pretty darn well. I still sweat but it’s not stinky. I wipe the residue from my fingers in between my breasts and underneath on really hot days. Gross…I know…but us large breasted women know how that goes. I’ve truly been amazed with zinc oxide. I’ve yet to purchase it in powder form, but the creamy stuff is amazing for the deodorant as well as hemorrhoids. Again, gross. But it’s very healing.

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