So many chemicals and harmful ingredients are stinking up our bodies and households! I am so cautious about what I put on my body after a Melanoma diagnosis 5 years ago made me stand up and take notice. One of the motivating reasons I started Moyaa was to bring awareness to Natural Solutions. My passion for Fair Trade and Organics led me to Moyaa (the Ugandan local word for Shea butter) I was just so excited to share it with everyone. African Shea Butter has been used for centuries as a moisturizer and its healing properties are incredible. The cosmetic industry has been using Shea as one of their secret ingredients for years but the secret is out! Shea is in so many of your products and you probably didn’t even know it until now! Our Raw, Grade A, East African Shea Butter is a premium ingredient that can be used in combination with other natural ingredients to replace some of the not so healthy products you use at Home.

Let’s talk about deodorant. Did you that children as young as 9 and 10 years old are starting to use deodorant? According to “dontmesswithmama.com” these are the 7 Toxins Lurking in Your Deodorant

There are some great natural deodorants on the market and some companies that help you create your own personalized formulas so you have some great options! We like Clean Kiss Organics and Make This Universe. While you are exploring these natural solutions we have a very simple recipe to help you make the switch to a healthier deodorant with ingredients you all ready likely have in your home.

Ingredients

1/4 cup of baking soda

1/2 cup of Moyaa Unscented Shea Butter

25-30 drops of Moyaa Organic Essential oils

(we like the combination of orange and lemon)

In a glass or recyclable jar add the shea butter

Slowly mix in the baking soda, stirring to combine well

Add drops of Essential Oil and continue to stir well until smooth

Apply with a clean spatula or wooden spoon rub into armpits

Seal leftovers and store in a cool dry place. Must be used up within a couple of months as there is no preservative added. You can add some vitamin E as a natural preservative.

Note: Switching products always takes your body time to adjust. If you are sensitive to baking soda you can substitute for arrowroot powder.