Looking to switch to a more natural deodorant that is Aluminum-free, Paraben-free, Fragrance-free, Triclosan-free, Gluten-free, Cruelty-free and Vegan? The best natural deodorant for women is from Lemongrass Spa Products! They are free from any of the stuff you DON’T want and have all of the stuff you DO!
Out With The Old Gross Deodorant …
But WHY would you want to trade out your regular, commercial deodorant for a more natural deodorant choice? One great reason is because sweat is natural. It’s SUPPOSED to happen! Yes, it isn’t always pleasant and I like to keep my clothes dry like everyone, but sweat is a process we need. If you aren’t sweating, it’s not usually a good sign. Your metabolism might be slow or you aren’t burning off toxins. But just because sweat is natural doesn’t mean you have to go around stinky and with wet armpits all the time.
The next question is: what’s so bad about regular commercial deodorant? The answer is: Plenty! One of my biggest arguments is in regard to aluminum content in antiperspirants. Dr. Snyder was quoted on MarthaStewart.com in an article about natural deodorants, saying “the metal’s ions are drawn into the cells and line the armpits, causing sweat ducts to swell and squeeze closed so that sweat cannot be released.” We are forcing a natural process in our bodies to stop when we apply aluminum to our underarms.
One of the things mentioned in Dr. Snyder’s discussion on natural deodorant is the idea that aluminum ions are neurotoxins. I dug a bit further on that concept to see what I could find to back it up. This article within the Taylor & Francis website (T&F publish peer-reviewed open access research) regarding aluminum as a neurotoxin covers the idea in-depth and it’s pretty obvious that aluminum is something I’d like to stay away from as much as possible. There is SO much more to talk about on this point but this is an article on Natural Deodorant, not the commercial stuff! 🙂
… In With The New Natural Deodorant!
So does natural deodorant work as well as everyone says it does? I think it depends on each person – their physiology and their mindset. Just based on your physiology alone, some formulas may work while others don’t – but that certainly is true of commercial deodorant as well. And it’s something you can’t really control. Now, your mindset, on the other hand, definitely can be controlled. Success with natural deodorant can definitely be achieved with a little preparation and knowledge.
The most important thing is to know what you’re getting into! 🙂 Natural deodorant is a blend of different, albeit better, ingredients.
- Don’t start using a natural deodorant until after the detox period. (see below for easy detox ideas)
- They will work better over time so don’t expect the first day with your new deodorant to be perfect.
- Natural deodorant is made without synthetic preservatives so the consistency will feel different. Without those preservatives, I recommend that you use your deodorant within about six months to make sure it stays fresh.
- Speaking of ingredients, the pure oils will melt at warm temps so be careful when transporting.
- You CAN use too much – just one or two swipes versus the regular six or eight swipes that most people like to use.
- Better ingredients means fewer ingredients and that means it’s more concentrated.
- Don’t go too fast after application – wait a few minutes for it to dry and really sink in before putting clothes on.
- Be careful putting on a baking soda based deodorant too soon after shaving – ouch!
Natural Deodorant Choices
Three years ago, I posted a video review of the deodorant products we had at the time. The options included a natural deodorant spray and a natural deodorant paste in various scents. Since then, we have added a natural deodorant stick! Each form of the deodorant has a bit of a different formulation to help all the various needs out there.
* Natural Deodorant Sticks
If you are sensitive to baking soda, then our natural deodorant sticks are just the thing for you. Instead of non-aluminum baking soda to absorb wetness, arrowroot powder is used as a great alternative. The Grapefruit Bergamot stick and the Clean Slate stick are available without baking soda. There is also a formulation of the stick deodorant that includes charcoal powder. Did you know that charcoal powder can absorb 1,000 times it’s own weight in moisture?!? The Spearmint Lemongrass Charcoal stick and the Lavender Charcoal stick are also available without baking soda. This is my favorite form and I definitely feel it’s the best natural deodorant for women!
* Natural Deodorant Sprays
The natural deodorant spray ingredients start out with witch hazel and aloe vera. This is a very very gentle deodorant that would be great for someone that has never used a commercial deodorant before – because their cells and sweat ducts aren’t packed with aluminum. It is formulated to be paired with the natural deodorant paste but it can definitely be used alone. The sprays are available in Unscented, Lavender Vanilla, Lemongrass (my FAVE!), and Sport Blend.
* Natural Deodorant Pastes
The idea of natural deodorant paste was quite new to me when Lemongrass Spa Products came out with this item a few years ago. I generally use a stick deodorant so paste was a little weird to get used to but it wasn’t horrible. Our blend of deodorant paste includes non-aluminum baking soda so it will be irritating to some skin. If the paste isn’t agreeing with you, I would recommend washing the area and then applying our Healing Elements or Aloe Vera Gel.
Armpit Detox
One thing to be aware of when making the switching is the idea of an armpit detox. Not everyone agrees that this is necessary or even actually happens but it really makes sense to me when you think about the reasons we’re moving away from the ingredients in regular deodorant to begin with. You’ll have much greater success with the transition and you’ll feel the natural deodorant is working better by giving your armpits some time to reset before starting with a new deodorant.
A super easy detox is to use a Charcoal Mask like the one we have with Lemongrass. It includes important detox ingredients: activated charcoal and bentonite clay. These ingredients absorb unwanted junk from your sweat ducts. Follow it up with a good moisturizer like the Ultra Hydrating Body Creme. About two weeks is plenty to make sure your cells are fully cleaned out and ready for the best natural deodorant for women. Two weeks without deodorant?? Yes, it’ll be okay, I promise. You’d be surprised how well the charcoal mask will work at keeping you fresh. There will still be sweat to some degree but that’s totally natural. And that’s the point.
In Conclusion
Are there some trade-offs to using a natural deodorant? Yep! Is it totally worth it? Yep! Every little thing we can do to avoid putting harmful material in or on our bodies might help in bigger ways than we realize.
Want to try out one of the natural deodorants highlighted in this article? Feel free to visit the links shown within the article – each product name is linked to it’s own purchase page as are the photos. Or send me a message! I would be happy to chat with you about which one would be best for you! I really think you’ll find that Lemongrass has the best natural deodorant for women!