Deodorant is one of those things you don’t think much about, until it stops working. And let’s be honest, the “natural” ones at the store? They either ghost you mid-summer or cost as much as brunch!
Baking soda? That humble kitchen staple?
It’s the real MVP. And today, we’re rubbing it in… literally!
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🧼 DIY Pit Paste That Slaps
Ingredients:
2 tbsp coconut oil
1 tbsp baking soda
1 tbsp arrowroot powder or cornstarch
Optional: 5 drops of essential oil (lavender, tea tree, bergamot = dreamy + deodorizing)
Instructions:
1. Mix everything in a small bowl until smooth and creamy.
2. Scoop into a jar or mini tin.
3. Use a pea-sized amount under each arm and massage it in like the queen you are. 👑
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💡 Why It Works:
Baking soda neutralizes odor-causing bacteria (a.k.a. your stink’s worst enemy)
Arrowroot or cornstarch absorbs sweat without blocking your pores
Coconut oil = antimicrobial + moisturizing magic
Essential oils bring the vibe and the freshness
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⚠️ Patch Test Tip:
Some folks with sensitive skin can be reactive to baking soda. If that’s you, cut it in half or try magnesium hydroxide instead, your pits will still love you.
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🧴 Want a spray instead of a paste? Email me and I gotchu.
But for now: raise those arms.
You smell amazing, you savvy DIY superstar.
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📅 Up Next in Vol. 5:
“Dry Shampoo for Rebels: How to Quit Washing Your Hair So Much (and Look Hot Doing It)”
Spoiler: Cornstarch’s about to save your scalp.
Yard 2 Yield! 