Natural cosmetics

Homemade cosmetics and beauty products are cheap to make and additive and chemical free.

They are all natural and most of the ingredients can be found in your kitchen!

Homemade Deodorant

I came across an easy recipe the other day and after seeing all those scary elements about toxic ingredients in deodorant causing cancer, I decided to give a try! It came out well and works effectively.

It smells refreshing, absorbs sweat, detoxifies your pits and won’t melt.

Ingredients

  • 4 tbsp coconut oil
  • 5 tbsp cornflour
  • 5 tbsp baking soda
  • 20 drops lemon eucalyptus essential oil
  • 1 tbsp beeswax

What Each Ingredient Does

Baking soda & cornflour – Absorb sweat and sebum on skin and neutralise stink.

Coconut oil – Anti-inflammatory, moisturises skin, prevents skin irritation & rashes. It also keeps the deodorant a nice creamy but solid consistency as you can see in the picture.

Lemon eucalyptus essential oil – This essential oil smells like a milder version of citronella.

The scent is not as strong and overpowering as citronella and you can definitely detect the sweet eucalyptus scent with a hint of lemon. It smells refreshing and cools your skin. Lemon eucalyptus gives this deodorant a refreshing and neutral scent for both men and women.

Beeswax – the best skin care ever: anti inflammatory, anti allergenic, anti microbial, moisterising, healing brushes, burns or exzema

Directions 

  1. Combine all ingredients (except the essential oil) in a pan over a low heat.
  2. Stir with a wooden spoon until everything melts.
  3. Add the lemon eucalyptus essential oil and stir well with a chopstick.
  4. Voila! It’s ready! Store at room temperature in a cool dark place. It lasts over 3 months!