Here is a simple break down of my cloth diaper/wipes wash....
This routine should be practiced every 1-3 days to maintain hygienic practices.
This routine should be practiced every 1-3 days to maintain hygienic practices.
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Instant Homemade Deodorant
This recipe is an instant version of my previous homemade deodorant post and is now my preferred method. After all, my mission is "keeping it simple."
I had run out of homemade deodorant and hadn't found the chance to whip up a new batch, so I mixed up a small batch of equal parts of coconut oil and baking soda with a few drops of tea tree oil.....I don't really like using the deodorant this way because I would prefer not to stick my fingers or some other utensil in it to apply; I would just prefer to roll it on from a push up container....For some reason as I was showering, it dawned on me....Coconut oil is solid below 76 degrees....DUH! I was adding shea butter and beeswax to stiffen up a deodorant stick when my base ingredients were all I needed and the deodorant stick would be just fine. So here goes....
I had run out of homemade deodorant and hadn't found the chance to whip up a new batch, so I mixed up a small batch of equal parts of coconut oil and baking soda with a few drops of tea tree oil.....I don't really like using the deodorant this way because I would prefer not to stick my fingers or some other utensil in it to apply; I would just prefer to roll it on from a push up container....For some reason as I was showering, it dawned on me....Coconut oil is solid below 76 degrees....DUH! I was adding shea butter and beeswax to stiffen up a deodorant stick when my base ingredients were all I needed and the deodorant stick would be just fine. So here goes....
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