O’Natural
Whether you’re looking to switch to a new deodorant or searching for a deodorant made with natural ingredients, there are plenty of natural deodorants in the market to choose from. The problem is finding a deodorant that keeps you dry but at the same time will keep you smelling all day long like an English rose garden or coconuts from Paradise Island.
The first thing is to distinguish the difference between a deodorant and an antiperspirant. If you have a problem with sweating then an antiperspirant will help control your underarm sweat. Deodorants on the other hand, only mask your underarm odor. Look for natural deodorants containing baking soda or cornstarch that will keep your underarms dry.
If you are switching from a regular deodorant to a natural one then expect to sweat a little more than usual. Think of it as your body getting used to not having chemicals to block your underarms from sweating.
Another issue that many people, including myself, have experienced, is when your favorite natural deodorant stops working. Just like how your favorite shampoo or facial cleanser no longer performs the same or doesn’t give the results you had when you first started using the product. The problem? It’s not the product, it’s you or more specifically your body’s chemistry that has grown accustomed to the product.
A simple solution is to exfoliate and alternate products in order to help ensure the product’s effectiveness. Try using a sugar scrub to exfoliate your underarms. And have two different deodorants to choose from so that you can alternate deodorants every week.
My final tip is to experiment with different natural deodorants. Everyone’s body chemistry is different, so it boils down to trial and error. You might have to try out a few different natural deodorants before you find the right one for you. Below are a few brands that I have tried and highly recommend.
Native– This is my top-performing natural deodorant that is paraben and aluminum free. After dancing a couple of hours at a club, this deodorant kept me dry and smelling fine. You can find Native at Target and Walmart. There are a few scents to choose from, but my personal favorite is Cucumber & Mint.
Tarte “Clean Queen”– A vegan deodorant that is also free of soy and gluten. This deodorant has a vanilla, baby powdery scent which I love, and uses plant-based starches to absorb underarm sweat.
Farmacy “Freshen Up”– I picked this deodorant up at Sephora and have been using it for the past three months. A unique scent of blended herbs and essential oils like rosemary and tea tree, this deodorant has a refreshing, cooling sensation the moment you glide the deodorant on. Free of baking soda and aluminum, this deodorant also draws out impurities as well as absorbs sweat.
Kopari– From lip balms to cleansing oils, all of Kopari products contain coconut oil. So it’s no surprised that the moment you twist the deodorant stick, you get a whiff of the sweet fragrance of coconuts. This aluminum-free, vegan deodorant is non-sticky and its formulation is invisible, so you don’t have to worry about white marks on your clothes.
What’s your favorite natural deodorant? Comment and share down below.
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