The deodorant is pretty fantastic--my partner (who's a sweaty, stinky monster) and I have been using it for a few weeks now, and despite some 80+ days that had lots of sweating, the stinking has been minimal. The only catch with the recipe I posted is that once it goes over about 80 degrees, the coconut oil is liquid, so it's like putting on lotion. This makes it easier to put on, but more difficult to store. (I discovered that last night when I carelessly sat down on the bed, grabbed it, and pulled off the top, sloshing deodorant all over my thighs and the sheets.)
If you have issues with coconut oil, I'd imagine that any other oil or butter that's more-or-less solid at room temp could be used--I'm thinking shea butter or cocoa butter might work well.
I also have crazy allergies, which is why I'm on this quest. I'm hoping to get back into soap making this summer, and shampoo bars are on my to-do list. We'll see how that goes.
Your showerhead trick is much like my showerhead trick! I finally replaced my showerhead with this awesome one from Amazon--still low-flow, but it has two parts, one stationary and one hand-held. I can rinse my legs and still have water on my back! It's amazing.
Also, hey, I went browsing in your journal--do you mind if I friend you? You seem neat.
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Date: 2010-05-02 01:53 am (UTC)If you have issues with coconut oil, I'd imagine that any other oil or butter that's more-or-less solid at room temp could be used--I'm thinking shea butter or cocoa butter might work well.
I also have crazy allergies, which is why I'm on this quest. I'm hoping to get back into soap making this summer, and shampoo bars are on my to-do list. We'll see how that goes.
Your showerhead trick is much like my showerhead trick! I finally replaced my showerhead with this awesome one from Amazon--still low-flow, but it has two parts, one stationary and one hand-held. I can rinse my legs and still have water on my back! It's amazing.
Also, hey, I went browsing in your journal--do you mind if I friend you? You seem neat.