bar deodorant/powder deodorant/dusting powder

Deodorant/dusting powder: Mix 1 cup corn or rice starch, 1/2 cup baking soda 10 drops antibacterial essential oil such as lavender or tea tree. if you have some add 1 tb bentonite clay for absorbing moisture. Poke holes in the top of and old baby food or other small jar.

If moisturising /stick form is desired knead in 1/2 cup coconut oil and 1/2 cup shea butter to a full recipe of powder (which has antiseptic and anti bacterial qualities as well) and  form into a ball. powder outside edges in previous mixture and place in tin. Makes three soap sized bars. Store excess in fridge or freezer during warm months . apply to clean skin daily.  Note: some people rash out from baking soda...if this is you use 3 tb soda instead or skip it and just use the cornstarch and butters.