Homemade All Natural Deodorant

I'll be honest. I'm not totally convinced that commercial deodorants and antiperspirants cause Alzheimer's or cancer. But, (1) I'm not convinced they don't have negative side effects, and (2) I hate the way they feel. They leave a weird film on my skin that I don't care for, and they clog up my razors (yes, I shave my armpits. I'm a hippie, not a heathen).

I found a super easy recipe for homemade, natural deodorant last summer, and it kept me stink free even after walking my dog at the park in the heat. I made a few tweaks to the original recipe, but try it out and see what you think.

What you Need
3 T coconut oil
2 T baking soda
2 T arrowroot (or cornstarch)
1 tsp Olive oil (gives a thinner consistency, because I prefer the style of container in the picture)
10 drops tea tree essential oil (anti-bacterial to prevent stinky pits. Could use clove, too)
15 drops Grapefruit essential oil (my preferred fragrance)

What to Do:
Mix baking soda and arrowroot together in a glass or plastic bowl.
Mash in coconut oil with a fork until well mixed.
Add olive oil and essential oils
Store in old deodorant container for easy use.