Easy DIY Deodorant Recipe - Coconut Oil and Essential Oils

I had been buying expensive but very good deodorants at our local co-operative market. After doling out $8 for each of the deodorants, I decided to experiment. I made a couple of deodorants from just baking soda and essential oils. They were decent, but messy.

Add extra virgin organic Coconut Oil to the mix...
So, I have been using this recipe I made for several weeks now and I swear by it.

Easy DIY Deodorant Recipe with Coconut Oil and Essential Oils

Ingredients:
1/8 cup (2 oz/60 ml) extra virgin organic Coconut Oil (softened to a liquid)
1 Tbs cornstarch (or arrowroot)
2/3 Tbs baking soda
15 drops organic Lavender essential oil
(optional - a few drops of Tea Tree essential oil, if skin is not sensitive)

Process:
Mix all in 1/4 cup (4 oz) glass jar. Dig a little out with a small spoon, your fingers, etc and apply under your arms when needed.

I use this in the morning after I wake up, after I run - if I don't have time to shower before carting kids around and after I shower.

Enjoy !

Frankincense Essential Oil - Immune Stimulant, Age Spots, Wounds, Wrinkles

Frankincense Essential Oil is considered a magical oil by many. It dates back to biblical days (Old Testament) and was said to be commonly used as a spice and an offering.

Not being particularly steeped in bible knowledge, today Frankincense is used in many ways, including as an immune stimulant and aid in protection against age spots and in healing wounds.

Several studies and websites cite the best use of Frankincense against age spots is to dilute it with a few drops of a carrier oil, such as jojoba, sweet almond, avocado, etc) and dab it on the age spot daily. Other Frankincense proponents say - as long as it's pure - it can be dabbed on neat (no carrier oil) to the age spot to reduce the coloration.

Personally, I use Frankincense neat on wounds and age spots. I dilute Frankincense in a carrier oil - I use 1 oz coconut oil and 2 drops Frankincense, 2 drops Lemon and 2 drops Lavender essential oils - for wrinkles - applied at night. Lemon is photo-toxic, so should not be applied to skin when going out into the sun - 12 hour delay or more suggested..