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DIY recipe for deodorant cream
Summer is finally here, along with temperatures that will cause us to sweat. Most people reach for a deodorant to prevent unpleasant odours. Commercially available products, however, often contain synthetic chemical ingredients that are neither healthy nor environmentally friendly. If you want to avoid these, you can easily make your own deodorant cream – it smells great and cares for your skin at the same time.
To make a small jar of deodorant cream (approx. 60 ml) use the following ingredients:
•80 g virgin organic coconut oil
•20 g bicarbonate of soda
•4 tsp cornflour
•10 g natural beeswax
•approx. 15 drops of naturally pure essential oils
Choose an essential oil whose scent you particularly like: for example, lavender has a relaxing effect, lemon has a refreshing scent and a cleansing effect, orange will lift the mood while peppermint is cooling and revives the spirit. You can of course also mix different oils to create your individual favourite scent.
Procedure:
1.Put the beeswax in a heatproof bowl and melt it in a bain-marie.
2.Stir in the coconut oil, bicarbonate of soda and cornflour.
3.Remove the bowl from the bain-marie and allow the mixture to cool, stirring until it takes on a creamy consistency.
4.Stir in a few drops of the naturally pure essential oils.
5.Pour the mixture into a glass jar.
Application:
Rub a small amount of deodorant cream under your armpits with your fingers.
Author: Julia Lassner of Globusliebe is a travel blogger, photographer and book author. She is happiest when hiking in the great outdoors, with fresh air in her lungs, the sun on her face and her camera in her rucksack. Her blog contains inspiration and tips for travelling responsibly and leading a sustainable lifestyle.
•80 g virgin organic coconut oil
•20 g bicarbonate of soda
•4 tsp cornflour
•10 g natural beeswax
•approx. 15 drops of naturally pure essential oils
Choose an essential oil whose scent you particularly like: for example, lavender has a relaxing effect, lemon has a refreshing scent and a cleansing effect, orange will lift the mood while peppermint is cooling and revives the spirit. You can of course also mix different oils to create your individual favourite scent.
Procedure:
1.Put the beeswax in a heatproof bowl and melt it in a bain-marie.
2.Stir in the coconut oil, bicarbonate of soda and cornflour.
3.Remove the bowl from the bain-marie and allow the mixture to cool, stirring until it takes on a creamy consistency.
4.Stir in a few drops of the naturally pure essential oils.
5.Pour the mixture into a glass jar.
Application:
Rub a small amount of deodorant cream under your armpits with your fingers.
Author: Julia Lassner of Globusliebe is a travel blogger, photographer and book author. She is happiest when hiking in the great outdoors, with fresh air in her lungs, the sun on her face and her camera in her rucksack. Her blog contains inspiration and tips for travelling responsibly and leading a sustainable lifestyle.