Non-Toxic, Homemade, Completely Edible… CocoDeo
July 14, 2010 – 6:14 pmI’ve tried all-natural deodorants in the past, and always been very disappointed in their performance. So for a while now (I hate to admit it) I have just been using regular old Dove. But I was doing some reading about aluminum and other ingredients in commercial deodorant/antiperspirant products, which include links to Alzheimer’s and breast cancer among other toxic effects, and I have resolved to give natural another try.
My plan is to try this recipe for a few weeks and see how it works — I’ve also read some good reviews of it online. It’s a mix of coconut oil, baking soda, and arrowroot or corn starch (I used arrowroot); and I added a few drops of lemongrass essential oil for fragrance (I LOVE the scent of lemongrass; you could use whatever you like best). I have dubbed it CocoDeo. I’m enthused to find yet another use for my favorite all-purpose, cooking/baking/frying, moisturizing, healing, everyday healthful coconut oil. If you haven’t heard me soapbox about coconut oil yet, just wait. Honestly, it was the coconut oil that sold me on trying a switch again — coconut oil has antibacterial and antiviral properties. Plus, I live in San Francisco now, where it is never hot (except occasionally when one is hauling one’s pregnant ass up a big hill), so I’m hopeful that I’ll be able to only use Dove on special occasions and keep the CocoDeo for everyday.
If you’ve tried this or other non-toxic deodorants, homemade or store-bought, and were pleased with them, leave a comment to let us know what’s worked for you. And I’ll post an update in a couple of weeks about the CocoDeo.
*the next day, the CocoDeo got me through a very warming 1.5 hr prenatal yoga class stink free!
3 Responses to “Non-Toxic, Homemade, Completely Edible… CocoDeo”
I’m really interested to hear how your CocoDeo works! I’ve had such a hard time finding something natural that works for me. I feel like I’ve tried just about everything out there and have been disappointed by most.
I currently use Lafe’s Natural Hemp Oil Roll-On Active Scent and have been very pleased with it! It’s the ONLY thing I’ve found that works on a daily basis for me. But like you, I do use Dove (because it has the lowest percentage of aluminum I could find) for special occasions where I feel I need extra protection from potential stink factor.
I’m so excited for you and J to be living in San Francisco and expecting a little one!! I just imagine that city being a perfect fit for you for some reason. Good luck to you
By Stacey Driscoll on Jul 15, 2010
Stacey – I looked up the ingredients in Lafe’s and they look nice and clean. I do like the homemade aspect of the CocoDeo, but if it doesn’t cut it, I’ll try Lafe’s next. So far, I’m stink free, after a 1.5 hr yoga class and a warming uphill walk….we shall see…
By vegeater on Jul 15, 2010
I just made some of this the other day. While I have been trying hard not to sweat too much (difficult in the central IL summer!) It seems to work great, smell great, and no nasty white residue! Yay!
By Beth Shoemaker on Aug 3, 2010