The Sweet Smell of Frugality

I usually bought antiperspirant on sale (no more than 2 buck a stick).  However, after speaking to a friend who was concerned about the amount of packaging and waste of standard, store bought deodorant - I thought I would find a more eco-friendly alternative which was also more frugal.

I searched on-line and learned about coconut oil and baking soda.

I had some coconut oil, which I used in cooking.  I took a few tablespoons of this and added enough Baking Soda to make a thick paste.  I keep this Coconut oil/Baking Soda paste in a little plastic container in my washroom.

I tried it on a "home day" at first.  I was impressed.  I didn't stink (always a good thing when using deodorant).  I was also dry as a dust in a salt mine.  In fact - I was uncomfortably dry.  I needed to use a little coconut oil first under my arms, THEN add the coconut oil/baking soda paste. 

I tried it on a work day (I have a job that is a mix between desk and activity and I can work up a sweat).  Still dry.  Still no stink.

I actually need to wash my clothes LESS as they continue to smell neutral (sometimes a faint coconut smell) after wearing them.  This is even more environmentally friendly and saves myself even more money on laundry (including the laundry soap, electricity, wear and tear of the machine, wear and tear on my clothes and time).


Multi-win solution - the Frugal Cougar is pleased :)