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Offline abundanceatangas

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Coconut oil deodorant
« on: December 01, 2010, 04:42:23 am »
This may have been posted before, but this is the deodorant I have used for a year and think it's great.

http://www.passionatehomemaking.com/2008/03/update-homemade-deoderant.html

I love that the thermomix can whiz this up in a matter of seconds. 

When I  made a batch today I'd just finished making rice milk so there was still a bit of heat which I guess melted the coconut oil.  I will try it next time cold as I'd like to see how it goes because it's  quite difficult mixing it by hand when the oil is cold.

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Re: Coconut oil deodorant
« Reply #1 on: December 01, 2010, 07:25:21 pm »
Oh thanks so much for that recipe - I can't wait to try it!  I buy an all natural, organic one which is great for me but very expensive.  I LOVE coconut oil for so many other uses so am looking forward to seeing how it goes.  My latest success with it was curing a yeast based nappy rash on my baby.  But have also used it for cradle cap and ringworm. I remember that it is an anti-fungal/anti-bacterial so that makes sense why it might work for a deoderant too.
Thanks for posting, I like the look of that site/blog it came from too.
Susan



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Re: Coconut oil deodorant
« Reply #2 on: December 01, 2010, 10:08:18 pm »
I have heard that coconut oil is great on nappy rash, glad to hear you've found it so.  Yes, it is a lovely website.

I hope you have success with the deodorant, I have found it to be really good.

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Re: Coconut oil deodorant
« Reply #3 on: December 02, 2010, 06:37:15 am »
Wow, this is great!!  Can't wait to try it!  Thank you  :)  My friend makes her own sunscreen that's really lovely - I should get her to post that recipe on the forum too! :)
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Re: Coconut oil deodorant
« Reply #4 on: December 02, 2010, 06:51:09 am »
My friend makes her own sunscreen that's really lovely - I should get her to post that recipe on the forum too! :)

Yes please Jo!!!!
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Re: Coconut oil deodorant
« Reply #5 on: December 02, 2010, 10:13:54 am »
My friend makes her own sunscreen that's really lovely - I should get her to post that recipe on the forum too! :)

Yes please Jo!!!!


And yes please from me too please Jo!   :)

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Re: Coconut oil deodorant
« Reply #6 on: December 02, 2010, 10:35:25 am »
I've emailed her with our request!  :)
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Re: Coconut oil deodorant
« Reply #7 on: December 03, 2010, 05:33:29 am »
Okay guys, here it is - the sunscreen recipe!!  You can also use it for body/face/nappy rash cream if you leave out the zinc.
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Re: Coconut oil deodorant
« Reply #8 on: December 26, 2010, 08:42:16 pm »
This deodorant is fantastic! Lasts all day, doesn't mark clothes and smells yum. Made some for gifts as well this Christmas and everyone has loved it.  ;D

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Re: Coconut oil deodorant
« Reply #9 on: December 28, 2010, 09:11:15 am »
what do you put this in and how do you apply it?? is it like a cream/paste...????
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Re: Coconut oil deodorant
« Reply #10 on: December 29, 2010, 10:41:05 pm »
The texture varies a bit depending on the temperature. I guess l would call it a formed cream paste if that makes sense?? You just apply with fingers. My lot is just being kept in a glass jar with lid at the moment, but I put my friends pressies in cute little round containers.

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Re: Coconut oil deodorant
« Reply #11 on: December 30, 2010, 03:16:16 am »
I do the same as Katesjoy.  I have read that some people put theirs into an empty deodorant roll, but I just can't see that working.

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Re: Coconut oil deodorant
« Reply #12 on: December 30, 2010, 01:03:44 pm »
thanks guys now i have it clear in my head how it could work..i was imagining putting it in a spray bottle or roll on type bottle..wasnt really coming together lol

just have to search for some nice little screw top cream like containers i think and give it a go!

thanks again  :)
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Re: Coconut oil deodorant
« Reply #13 on: January 08, 2011, 04:46:16 am »
Mine went into a old roll on deoderant container no issues. And other then DH getting a rash (we think his skin doesn't like bi carb) mine holds up to the test of 2 days no shower and only one application, it is pretty good with a few drops of rose oil too.

I used only 1 tablespoon of bicarb, 1/4 cup + 1 tablespoon of arrowroot and 6 tablespoons of coconut oil. Love it.

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Re: Coconut oil deodorant
« Reply #14 on: January 14, 2011, 12:25:38 pm »
I love this for everyday day use. The consistency turned out great. When I got my first deodorant I remember my mum taking me to the chemist to buy a little tub of 'MUM' cream deodorant and that is what this reminds me of. I had absolutely no appreciation for my mum saving me from the aluminum in all the exciting sprays the other girls had but I can't thank her enough now!! This is what I did:
80g Tbsp Coconut oil
30g baking soda
35g cornflour
2 Vit E capsules (prick with pin and squeeze out)
couple drops of clove oil
Melted coconut oil at 37C mixed in other ingredients and stored in a small Tupperware. easy!!  ;)