Why do I use Natural Deodorant?
Regular vs Natural deodorants is a tricky subject.
From scaremongering about cancer and Alzheimer’s to the waste and sickly fumes of antiperspirant sprays (anyone else remember not being able to breath in your classroom or changing room after P.E. class?), it’s very difficult to make a decision about what type is right for you ??
This is just my take on why I use a natural deodorant hopefully it might make it easier for you to make this very personal decision…
You may or may not know that I have always suffered with sensitive skin. Spray deodorants have always been a no go for me as they would cause redness and irritation.
Also growing up with an eco conscious mind from a young age, hearing about the hole in the ozone layer and being told the CFC’s from aerosols contributed, I stayed well away from the usual teen deodorants.
I have always for these reasons used a roll on deodorant. However the packaging that many roll on deodorants use are very difficult to recycle. This leads to a whole other host of issues.
During my degree in Physiology I learned about another very important reason why natural deodorants are better for you. Your body needs to sweat. This natural process removes waste products from the body and helps with temperature regulation.
Antiperspirants by their very name means they stop you from sweating. They use Aluminium salts to block your pores and stop this vital process.
However in our natural deodorant we do not use any aluminium so your body can sweat, which in turn naturally removes waste products and regulates body temperature.
However just because we need to sweat doesn’t mean we need to smell!
Sweat doesn’t cause you to smell. Body odour (B.O.) is caused by bacteria when they feed on your sweat.
Our natural deodorant cream has layers of different ingredients to help you to stay smelling fresh for up to 48 hours.
Our deodorants contain Lemongrass and Lemonbalm infused Coconut oil, Lavender and Calendula infused Apricot kernal oil, non-nano Zinc Oxide and Bicarbonate of Soda. All these anti microbial ingredients will keep your pits fresh by reducing the numbers of bacteria present.
We also include Arrowroot powder to absorb excess moisture to keep your pits and clothes dry.
Our natural deodorant will keep your armpits in tip top condition. We include Shea butter to moisturise and Beeswax will help your skin stay soft.
All Natural Ingredients
Choose your scent, a fruity blend of Grapefruit, Lemongrass and Lavender or a lightly scented herb garden with Rosemary, Teatree and Lavender.
Our packaging is compostable, from the cardboard push up tube and it’s plant based waterproof lining to the paper label. Once you are finished just add it to your compost bin.
Our deodorants are free from, aluminium, alcohol, Parabens, synthetic chemicals, toxins, plastic and cruelty.
Apply after showering and dressing and allow to dry. I do not apply directly after shaving.