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When I was younger, I remember being so excited to need deodorant.
I longed for the day when I could buy my very ownTeen Spiritin Sweet Strawberry or Pink Crush.
Deodorant went from being a futuristic fortune to a reluctant necessity.
I’ve never been overly sweaty in the armpit area.
I’ve never needed to reapply deodorant multiple times a day.
But after switching to a natural deodorant, that’s exactly what I found happening.
How could natural deodorant actually be making my odor and perspiration worse?
If anything, I thought perhaps it wouldn’t work, but notthis.
It felt uncomfortable and, ultimately, embarrassing in public situations.
What’s the Difference Between Antiperspirant and Deodorant?
Before we can continue discussing making the switch to natural deodorant, we need to clear something up.
“Put simply, an antiperspirant will contain aluminum.
In contrast, a deodorant works to neutralize the smell of your natural body odor by masking it.”
It’s what we are designed to do."
And while you may associate sweat with smell, sweat doesn’t actually smell.
“The odor is because of bacteria that grows on sweat.
Dr. Giuseppe suggests giving your body time to adjust.
What Can You Do to Combat Side Effects?
you’re free to also use an underarm mask made of bentonite clay and vinegar.
Both can help speed up the process.
Avoid products with novel-length ingredient lists when possible.
You should also look for ingredients with antibacterial properties, such as tea tree oil and coconut oil.
“Cleo+Coco uses only essential oils for scents.
This class of natural deodorant will neutralize/eliminate odor and help support your body’s natural sweating process.”
Water, alcohol, and glycerine are red flags as well.
“These are fillers and mean that there are less active odor-fighting ingredients in the formula.
