Making Beauty Products

I decided to make some deodorant and lotions today since it's too cold still to get in the garden. So, off to the store I went to pick up some Coconut Oil. I have found it's cheaper to buy it at the grocery store then ordering it.
Here is the formula:

Coconut Deodorant 

1/4 cup arrowroot

1/4 cup baking soda

5 tbs coconut oil

20 drops tea tree essential oil.

Mix it all together, It is easier if the oil is melted down and then pour into a mold or an empty deodorant container that you can reuse. Let it set and it's ready to use.

Now, it's on to making my favorite lotion. I love the smell of Almond and how it feels on my skin.

Almond Lotion

1 tbsp vitamin E oil

1 tbsp grapeseed oil

1 oz grated beeswax

1-1/4 cups almond oil

1/4 cup coconut oil

1/2 cup water

Instructions: In a double boiler over low-medium heat, melt the beeswax with the almond and coconut oil. Let cool. In a separate container, mix the remaining ingredients. Using a whisk or blender, mix these ingredients into the beeswax/almond/coconut mixture. I usually get about two 8 oz. bottles out of this formula.

I hope you enjoy these, I will post more of my favorites.