Homemade Deodorant

I was watching Kourtney & Kim Take Miami (okay you've probably already decided to stop reading) and I saw that Kourtney doesn't use deodorant when she is breastfeeding because she is afraid of the chemicals. I had never thought of that. Later, I saw a commercial for a Testosterone-Booster for men that is applied to the underarms. I got to thinking (uh-oh) ...and I decided that if a prescription can be absorbed through the pits..well I'm sure my deodorant is as well. While I have no idea if it can get to my breastmilk this way, I don't want those chemicals floatin around in my body. But a girl can't walk around with stinky pits. Gross.

I researched some all-natural deodorants but I didn't want to spend the money unless I knew it worked.  I checked out some recipes on Pinterest and I decided to try my hand at making my own.

1/8 c Corn Starch
1/8 c Baking Soda
1/8 c Coconut Oil
5-10 drops of Jasmine Oil

I mixed these up and put them in this travel size Dove deodorant container. I then put it in the freezer (where I'm currently keeping it). After I let it get hard, I tried it out, and guess what?! It Worked!! It lasted through the day and even lasted after my afternoon walk. I love the smell of Jasmine and I didn't even feel the need for perfume since I kept smelling it all day. I was pretty surprised that this worked for me because the Dove deodorant that was previously in there did not and the only deodorant I found that does work is Secret Clinical Strength. So there you go..all natural without being too Au Natural if you know what I mean. ;)