Homemade Probiotic Deodorant

Homemade Probiotic Deodorant
Ingredients
-1 tbsp. cocoa butter
-1 tbsp. coconut oil
-1 tbsp. shea butter
-1 tbsp. beeswax
-2 1/2 tbsp. arrowroot powder
-1 tbsp. baking soda
-1/4 tsp. vitamin E oil
-15 drops Certified Pure Therapeutic Grade™ essential oils of your choice
-2 capsules powdered probiotics
Method
1. Melt cocoa butter, coconut oil, shea butter, and beeswax over low heat.
2. Remove pot from heat, then add arrowroot powder and baking soda. Whisk with
chopsticks until all powders are dissolved and combined. Add vitamin E oil
and essential oilsat this time. Allow mixture to cool in pan. Once it is cooled and the
consistency of pudding, open capsules of probiotics and add powder to mixture. Stir
with spatula quickly to combine.
3. Add mixture to clean, used deodorant container. Place in refrigerator to cool and harden.
After this, product may be stored on counter (Note: Using a shelf stable probiotic such as
Bio-Kult will prevent the need for refrigeration). This recipe will fill container and last for 3-4
months. Remember…a little goes a long way!
Notes
-When choosing a probiotic supplement for this deodorant it is important to find one that is
shelf stable. It should also contain highly resistant beneficial bacteria such as lactobacillus
and bifidobacteria. These “good bacteria” have the ability to survive the pH of our stomach
acid during digestion and are the one’s that should be included in this recipe.
-If you have sensitive skin, substitute baking soda and use arrowroot powder solely. You
may also consider omitting the essential oils.
-Use good smelling, antibacterial essential oils, any scent or combination of scents will do.
So pick your favorite and have fun with it! My favorite combos are:
 Geranium & Lime
 Lemongrass, Wild Orange, & Bergamot
 Lavender
 Sandalwood & Ylang Ylang
 Rosemary & Peppermint
Lotion Making Method
Gather the Ingredients

-1 cup aloe vera gel
-1 teaspoon vitamin E oil
-3/4 ounce beeswax, grated or broken into small pieces
-1/2 cup almond or grapeseed oil
-1 tablespoon cocoa butter (I added this for a slightly more luxurious lotion during the winter,
but this is optional.)
-10 drops essential oils of choice (optional)
Directions:
With a makeshift double boiler, over low heat, melt beeswax and oils.

In a medium-sized bowl, combine aloe vera gel, vitamin E oil, and essential oils.

Pour the melted oils into a blender and allow them to cool to room temperature. This is avital
step in order to prevent separation. Once cooled, with blender on low speed, slowly and
continuously pour in aloe vera mixture. Run a rubber spatula aganist the sides of the blender
to incorporate all ingredients. Blend until the mixture has the look and feel of
lotion. Note: This step may also be performed in a mixing bowl with the use of a handheld
electric mixer.

Pour the lotion into sterilized jars. You can use sterilized canning jars if you have them on
hand. I keep a jar on the bathroom counter and one in the refrigerator. The lotion will keep
for up to 6 weeks in the refrigerator.

Notes
-Almond oil and grapeseed oil are readily absorbed by the skin thereby leaving the non-
greasy feeling.
-My favorite essential oil combination for this lotion is geranium and lime!
-This lotion is not only perfectly moisturizing for these winter months, but with the addition of
aloe gel, I anticipate this recipe will carry me through the summer as well! I think it’s going to
be perfect for those after-to-much-sun days.
-Best of all, I like that this recipe contains NO chemicals. It is as pure as any healthy,
nutritious food you would eat. Rubbing something into your skin is the same as putting it into
your mouth, so I’d rather use good things like almond oil, aloe vera, and natural beeswax.
Not to mention, this lotion costs a fraction of the retail price when compared to it’s
commercially-prepared counterparts.
Herbal Healing Clay
Gather the Ingredients
-1/2 cup green clay
-1/8 cup organic goldenseal root powder, or Oregon grape root powder
-1/8 cup aloe vera powder
-1/8 cup comfrey root powder
Method
1. Measure and add all ingredients into a glass jar.

2. Stir mixture with chopstick, apply lid tightly to jar, and shake jar gently to completely
combine. Store dry contents in jar on the shelf.
3. To use, add a small amount of powder mixture, enough for treatment, to the palm of your
hand.
4. Add water.
5. Only enough to make a paste.
6. Apply directly to wound.
Notes
-If using healing clay to treat pimples mix 1 teaspoon of powder mixture, 12 drops of tea tree
oil, and 12 drops of grapefruit seed extract in the palm of your hand. Apply to blemishes at
night, then rinse off with warm water in the morning.
-For guidelines on how to prepare a poultice for larger wounds click this link and scroll to the
end of the article. This link is also a great resource for how long to leave clay on affected
area prior to washing off. Generally, you should leave the clay in place for 20 minutes to a
few hours. Most important thing, is to listen to your body.
-This is an excellent remedy! Very safe and effective when used for children and teens!
Homemade Itch Relief Stick

Ingredients
-1 ounce (approx. 2 tablespoons) olive oil infused with calendula flowers, chickweed, nettle
leaf, lemon balm leaf, plantain leaf, and goldenseal root
-1 ounce (approx. 2 tablespoons) Shea butter
-1 ounce (approx. 2 tablespoons) cocoa butter
-1 ounce (approx 2 tablespoons) beeswax
-1 teaspoon Neem oil
-2 teaspoons essential oil blend (You can use a blend of clove, lavender, rosemary,
peppermint, tea tree and/or ginger)
Method
1. Infuse your oil with the herbs (Read more here to learn how to make an herb infused oil).
2. In a double boiler, or small pot, over very low heat slowly melt the olive oil, butters,
beeswax, and neem oil.
3. Once melted remove from heat and allow to cool slightly before adding the essential oils.
4. Pour mixture into a clean roll-up or lip balm tube and allow it to cool on the counter
overnight.
Notes
-This Homemade Itch Relief Stick contains herbs that have been well-known for their strong
antihistamine, analgesic, and antibacterial properties. Not only will this stick stop the itch, but
it may reduce the risk for infection! Bonus!
-The butters act as skin protectants to provide instant relief of itchiness and pain due to all
sorts of insect bites and stings.
-This recipe makes quite a bit — approximately 4 ounces of product — so go in with a friend
or two and share resources!
Herbal Deodorant
If you generally have more sensitive skin — and let’s face it, even if we don’t our arm pits are
pretty tender areas — herbal deodorants are wonderfully effective alternatives simply
because they hold such strong anti-bacterial properties.
After receiving mounds of positive stories regarding the efficacy of this product. I am very
excited to share with you my recipe!
That’s right, today you can learn how to make your own Homemade Herbal Deodorant.
It’s very easy to make and only requires a few simple ingredients — and the best part is, if
you’ve started to make the switch to homemade body care products you may even have
them on hand! But if not just wait till the end of this post
The Recipe
Ingredients
-1 tbsp. cocoa butter

-1 tbsp. coconut oil
-1 tbsp. shea butter
-1 tbsp. beeswax
-2 1/2 tbsp. arrowroot powder
-1 tbsp. bentonite clay
-1/4 tsp. Oregon Grape Root powder
-1/4 tsp. vitamin E oil
-15 drops essential oil of your choice
Method
1. Melt cocoa butter, coconut oil, shea butter, and beeswax over low heat in a small pot or
double boiler.
2. Remove from heat, then add arrowroot powder, bentonit clay, and Oregon Grape Root
powder. Whisk mixture until all powders are well combined. Add vitamin E oil and essential
oils at this time.
3. Pour mixture to clean, used deodorant container. Place in refrigerator to cool and harden.
After this, the deodorant may be stored on the counter. This recipe will fill a container and
last for 3-4 months. Remember…a little goes a long way!
Notes
-Don’t let the darker color of the deodorant throw you off! It’s just the bentonite clay and
herbal powder. By only using a very small amount — like 1-2 swipes — you shouldn’t have a
problem with it coming off on your clothes.
-Oregon Grape Root, according to Mountain Rose Herbs, contain berberine (just like
Goldenseal Root) that is scientifically proven to protect against bacteria, viruses, fungi,
protozoans, helminthes (worms), and chlamydia. Additionally, Oregon Grape Root contains
tannins — the tannins in the herb, in at least one clinical study, were shown to ease
inflammation, irritation, and itching (perfect for sensitive skin).
-I love to play with essential oils in these recipes! Any scent or combination of scents will
work fantastic. So pick your favorite and have fun with it! However, if you are super
sensitive…you may want to leave them out altogether.
Turmeric Chai Tea Powder
(4 servings)
-3 tablespoons ground turmeric
-4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
-1/8 teaspoon ground clove
-1 teaspoon ground cardamon
-2 teaspoons ground ginger
-1-2 teaspoons cayenne pepper (optional)
Directions: Mix all ingredients together and store in a glass jar.
Note: Cayenne pepper, although optional in the recipe, will speed the turmeric through the
blood stream by relaxing blood vessels down to capillaries allowing more turmeric to get to
the infections faster.
Tea Prep
(single serving)
-4 teaspoons of Turmeric Chai Tea Powder
-1 cup water
-sweetener to taste
-1/2-1 cup warm milk (i.e. cow, goat, almond, hemp, coconut, etc.)
Directions: Bring 1 cup of water to boil. Pour water over spices and steep for 10 minutes.
Strain through a fine mesh sieve or a cheesecloth. Add sweetener and milk.
Notes and Tips

-WARNING: Turmeric will turn everything it touches yellow.
-Using fresh herbs is always the better option. If using fresh turmeric and ginger increase
steep time, during the prep, to 20 minutes.
-Because it stimulates the uterus, turmeric is not recommended for pregnant women. It is
also contraindicated for those with gall bladder disease or gallstones. As a good general
rule, please consult your physician prior to the use of any herbal/spice remedy.
Blemish: An Herbal Astringent for Acne-Prone

Skin
Basic Ingredients
 2 cups witch hazel extract
 fresh thyme leaves and flowers
Optional Add-ins
 1/4 cup (60 ml) rosemary hydrosol
 1/4 cup (60 ml) peppermint hydrosol
 1 cup (240 ml) tea tree hydrosol
 1 cup (240 ml) thyme hydrosol
 1 tablespoon (15 ml) calendula extract
 1 tablespoon (15 ml) thyme extract
 15 drops essential oils blend: tea tree, juniper berry, thyme, rosemary,
and/orpeppermint
Method
1. Pack a pint-sized mason jar with fresh cut thyme leaves and flowers, and based on
basic tincturing principles, proceed to prepare the tincture. (Note: If using dried herbs,
fill jar with no more than 1 ounce of dried thyme.)
2. Pour organic witch hazel over the thyme until it covers the plant material entirely.
3. Place a lid on the jar and shake well to combine.
4. The jar should rest in a warm place, near a sunny window, and somewhere that
allows you to shake it at least once daily (twice is best).
5. Steep for 2-6 weeks.
6. Strain mixture through a cheesecloth-lined, fine mesh sieve. Reserve the herb-
infused witch hazel and compost the plant material.
7. The astringent is ready to use at this point…however this is where you will mix in any
of the optional add-ins if using.
8. This astringent will keep in a dark-colored glass bottle or clear glass in a cool, dark
place for approximately 2-3 years.
9. Label each bottle with the name, date, and contents.
10. This Blemish Herbal Astringent does have a long shelf life and does not require
refrigeration. Use as you would any commercially-prepared astringent product.
Anti-Fungal Salve
I created this salve recipe especially for athlete’s foot and it also works well on nail fungus
and ringworm. To make it you will need:
-1 1/4 cup good quality olive oil
-1 ounce anti-fungal herb mixture (Use any combination of the herbs listed above. I like
chaparral leaf, black walnut hulls, garlic, and echinacea root.)
-1-2 ounces beeswax
-a few drops of essential oils (Choose any combination of tea tree, oregano, thyme,
cinnamon, or myrrh.)
The instructions for making an herbal salve are as follows:
1. Choose the herbs you will use then weight them using a kitchen scale.
2. Prepare the oil infusion. You can do this one of three ways:
 Cold Infusion
In a glass mason jar, cover the weighed herbs with 1 ¼ cup of oil. Stir to combine, and
allow oil and herb mixture to steep for 4-6 weeks.
 Hot Oil Extract
In a glass mason jar, cover the herbs with 1 ¼ cup of oil. Stir to combine. Place the
glass jar in a pot on the stove, or in a crock pot, filled with a few inches of water on
lowest setting (Be sure to put a towel on the bottom of the pot.). Infuse the oil and herbs
for 4-8 hours, a day, or up to 3 days. Note: Watch the pot and add water as it
evaporates.
 Alternatively
According to Rosemary Gladstar , you may also do it this way; “Place the herbs and the
oil in a double boiler and bring to a low simmer. Slowly heat for 30 to 60 minutes,
checking frequently to be sure the oil is not overheating.”
3. Strain the oil and herb infusion through a cheesecloth. Squeezing to extract as much oil as
possible. Be sure you collect at least 1 cup of herb infused oil.
4. In a saucepan, over very low heat, melt 1-2 ounces (depending on how hard you’d like
your salve) of beeswax. I suggest starting with the lesser amount of wax and adding more if
needed. Note: To check if the mixture is the right consistency, because the salve hardens as
it cools, Rosemary Gladstar again suggests placing a “tablespoon of the mixture in the
freezer for just a minute or two. If it’s soft, add more beeswax; if too hard, add more oil.”
5. When the consistency is to your liking, pour the salve into your repurposed containers of
choice.
To use this salve: Apply a good layer of ointment to the dried affected area every night prior
to bed, and after a foot soak. Reapply a thin layer in the morning. Continue to apply salve
twice daily until your symptoms are relieved.
Notes
-Please watch my salve-making video tutorial for additional help in learning how to make
medicinal salves.
-When treating foot fungus it is important that socks, shoes, and showers are thoroughly
cleaned. I recommend spraying a solution of 2 cups vodka and 2 teaspoons of tea tree oil in
the floor of your shower daily.

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Gather the Ingredients

With a makeshift double boiler, over low heat, melt beeswax and oils.

1. Measure and add all ingredients into a glass jar.

Homemade Itch Relief Stick

-1 tbsp. cocoa butter

Notes and Tips

Blemish: An Herbal Astringent for Acne-Prone

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