Deodorant is a necessity in life these days. There are few things that cause me to cringe and body odor is one. Unless its my husband, because whew, there is nothing hotter than a sweaty man walking through my front door.

This is once again, a tried and true recipe that I have been using for almost a year now and I love it.

I know deodorant can be a topic most people don’t like to bring up because when you bring it up, your mind wanders to armpits and then travels to unpleasant memories and smells of someone you know who could use a good washing and deodorant.

Now, at the same time, deodorant sold in most stores today is actually damaging your body and causing a lot more issues than most people realize.

The ingredients are absolutely horrible and really load down your body with toxics. Did you know that deodorant contains aluminum. ALUMINUM!!!! That is a heavy metal and its being poured right into an open pore in your skin. NO THANK YOU.

Also, store bought deodorant’s main purpose, besides making you smell better, it to act as an antiperspirant. Which literally makes you stop sweating. Sweating is one your body’s main ways to rid itself of toxics and to clean itself out. So when you use deodorant you block your body’s response and you reabsorb all of it.

I could go on and on and on but I think you get the basic picture. So let’s move on to my recipe.

HOMEMADE DEODORANT WITH BENTONITE CLAY

• 1/2 CUP OF BENTONITE CLAY
• 2 TBSPS OF BAKING SODA
• 1 TBSP OF ARROW ROOT POWDER (optional)
• ESSENTIAL OIL OF CHOICE (I prefer lavender, peppermint, or eucalyptus)
• FILTERED WATER

So what you want to do is start by mixing the dry ingredients. Make sure they are mixed well. Next slowly start to add water until the mixture is of a thick consistency. I go for a smooth and creamy look. Don’t add too much water as it will get runny and not stick to your armpits.

After that add your essential oils to it. I go for around 20-25 drops. And the you mix and store in a glass jar. THAT IS IT! Seriously so easy.

To apply, simply put a small amount on your finger and rub it directly on to your armpit. Then wash or wipe off your fingers.

This is recipe is so easy and so effective. Plus, in the long run, Is much cheaper for you and your family. AND it doesn’t poison you! BAM!

I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as my family does.

SEE YA’LL NEXT TIME!