DIY Coconut and Tea Tree Oil Miracle Deodorant - Healing Ointment

DIY Coconut and Tea Tree Oil Miracle Deodorant - Healing Ointment Instructions

(UPDATE TO RECIPE BELOW)

As most of you know antiperspirants use aluminum to block your pores (increasing your chance of Alzheimer's), as well as some other toxic chemicals that are not in our favor. The rise in breast cancer surely has some environmental reasons. So while I am not ruling out other reasons, one contributing factor has been found in shaving the underarms and antiperspirants. 

"Frequency and earlier onset of antiperspirant/deodorant usage with underarm shaving were associated with an earlier age of breast cancer diagnosis."

My Breast Cancer Scare!

Microcalcifications on Mammogram

After my first mammogram they found I had a dense mass/cluster of micro-calcifications, which indicates the likelihood of breast cancer.  From there I had to undergo ultrasound and they watched me closely for about 3 years, with frequent mammograms/ultrasounds. I immediately dropped my antiperspirant, and replaced it with "natural" deodorants, such as Tom's of Maine.

That was a fail. I had to carry it with me at all times, as not only did I sweat a lot more, but I would have stinky underarm odor every few hours. Ugh! It was so embarrassing to not use antiperspirant. I hated going places.

The good news was the microcalcifications seem to be breaking up and going away. :) 

Anyhow, being unhappy with my deodorant, I decided to make my own. I had read what many people had tried and their pros and cons. The "DIY Coconut and Tea Tree Oil Miracle Deodorant" I made worked more efficiently than any antiperspirant I had ever used for controlling odor. I will not make you any false promises about it never leaving behind those pesky yellow underarm stains on your clothing, but they do seem to be less than before. And much to my surprise, thus far, I have not had any "oil" stains left behind from it. I have used it successfully for quite some time now.

 Emboldened, I decided to try it on some other problem areas too.

Coconut and Tea Tree Oil Miracle Deodorant -
Healing Ointment

 

 

 

 

 

 

DIY Coconut and Tea Tree Oil Miracle Deodorant - Healing Ointment Recipe 

Coconut and Tea Tree Oil Miracle Deodorant -
Healing Ointment Ingredients

***Trader Joe's Organic Coconut Oil not only smells like coconut, but it also is much oilier than LouAna's coconut oil (which also has no scent). So depending on what oil you use on how much baking soda and cornstarch. You want the consistency to be like shortening when it cools to around 72 degrees overnight. 

Instructions:

• 1/2 cup coconut oil, organic preferably
• 10 drops of Tea Tree Essential Oil (or another antimicrobial essential oil)
• 1/4 - 1/3 cup baking soda
• 1/4 - 1/3 cup cornstarch (GMO free if possible) or arrowroot powder
• Beeswax, OPTIONAL (I have not used this, but if you feel that you need a different consistency for coverage and staying power, this is what I would recommend.)

Directions:

1. Melt the coconut oil over low heat. 
2. Remove and add tea tree oil. 
3. Stir in baking soda and cornstarch until well blended. 
4. Pour into clean jar. You can store it on the counter top, but if your house is very hot and the oil is staying too liquefied, you can store it in the refrigerator. You can add more drops of essential oil if needed. It varies from person to person on what they need and what they can tolerate without skin irritation. :)  (Also, if you razor burn and/or nick your underarms at all...this may sting, otherwise it does not cause me any issue.)

I literally just scoop it out with my clean hands and apply to my underarms, under my breasts, my feet, and my private region. My bras no longer stink like body odor and my socks and shoes never stink either.