In my quest to make healthier choices and be more aware of the “nasties” in the products around me, making my own deodorant had been on my “to-do” list for quite some time. One day (after being without deodorant for at least two days), I decided it was time to make some pit paste. And I am sure my family was thanking me! Here is how I did it: 4 Tbsp virgin coconut oil 1/4 cup baking soda 1/4 cup arrowroot powder 8 drops melaleuca essential oil 4 drops frankincense essential