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Thermomix Recipes for TM5 and TM31 => Non Food Recipes => Topic started by: abundanceatangas on December 01, 2010, 04:42:23 am

Title: Coconut oil deodorant
Post by: abundanceatangas 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.
Title: Re: Coconut oil deodorant
Post by: tarosuma 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


Title: Re: Coconut oil deodorant
Post by: abundanceatangas 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.
Title: Re: Coconut oil deodorant
Post by: quirkycooking 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! :)
Title: Re: Coconut oil deodorant
Post by: Meagan 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!!!!
Title: Re: Coconut oil deodorant
Post by: tarosuma 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!   :)
Title: Re: Coconut oil deodorant
Post by: quirkycooking on December 02, 2010, 10:35:25 am
I've emailed her with our request!  :)
Title: Re: Coconut oil deodorant
Post by: quirkycooking on December 03, 2010, 05:33:29 am
Okay guys, here it is - the sunscreen recipe (http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=5031.msg63695#msg63695)!!  You can also use it for body/face/nappy rash cream if you leave out the zinc.
Title: Re: Coconut oil deodorant
Post by: katesjoy 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
Title: Re: Coconut oil deodorant
Post by: Frozzie 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...????
Title: Re: Coconut oil deodorant
Post by: katesjoy 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.
Title: Re: Coconut oil deodorant
Post by: abundanceatangas 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.
Title: Re: Coconut oil deodorant
Post by: Frozzie 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  :)
Title: Re: Coconut oil deodorant
Post by: Chrissy 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.
Title: Re: Coconut oil deodorant
Post by: Nay-nay 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!!  ;)
Title: Re: Coconut oil deodorant
Post by: judydawn on January 14, 2011, 11:46:41 pm
I've tried this one too - used Chrissy's list of ingredients and have had no problems with it.  Such a simple little thing to make and all I need now is to find some nice little containers so that I can give some to friends & rellies.
Title: Re: Coconut oil deodorant
Post by: STD on July 03, 2012, 12:38:17 am
 :) I'm new to this site but love this great idea of making my own deodorant! Definitely going out to get ingredients today to give it a go. Thanks for sharing!

Sammie
Title: Re: Coconut oil deodorant
Post by: Persistenttiger on January 09, 2013, 06:27:17 am
Okay, totally making this tonight. My deo has run out and I need more. I used to use the crystal sticks but I'm so clumbsy I would keep dropping them and breaking them to bits.
Title: Re: Coconut oil deodorant
Post by: Tasty on January 09, 2013, 08:02:45 am
I might give this a go to as my deoderant is running out too.
Title: Re: Coconut oil deodorant
Post by: droverjess on January 09, 2013, 10:17:35 pm
Does it stain clothes?
Thanks.
Title: Re: Coconut oil deodorant
Post by: judydawn on January 10, 2013, 04:32:50 am
No DJ.  It will set hard in the UK I would think.  It's runny here in summer and firm in winter.
Title: Re: Coconut oil deodorant
Post by: Persistenttiger on January 11, 2013, 05:27:41 am
This stuff is great. Works well.
Title: Re: Re: Coconut oil deodorant
Post by: Brumington on March 28, 2013, 04:13:12 am
To say I was sceptical about this was an understatement. But I ran out of deodorant and didn't want to go to the shops again this week so I made it last night and used it this morning. A warm 30 odd degrees in SEQld today and no sweating, no odour, no nothing. I really like it! My oil was liquid before starting and I only added 4 tbsp so it is more if a cream consistency. I actually think I'm a full on convert.