Making the Switch to Natural Deodorant
Natural deodorants are gaining incredibly in popularity, and rightfully so! One of the greatest benefits of a more natural deodorant is that while it helps to get rid of unwanted odour, it still allows your body to sweat and cool you; the purpose of sweating! The lack of pore-blocking ingredients such as those found in antiperspirants means that the good bacteria coming from your armpits can function more efficiently and may help to prevent odour when you're not wearing any deodorant at all.
1. Antiperspirant versus Deodorant
From Cleopatra's blend of myrrh, cardamom, and cinnamon to the intricate scents created by perfumers today, people have been masking body odours for centuries. Over time, scientists discovered that undesirable body odours could be managed by using aluminium and zirconium salts to reduce the amount of sweat the body produced, thus limiting the creation of odour by limiting the possible activity of bacteria on the body.
Today's antiperspirants block the pores and stop sweat glands from causing wetness. In doing so, not only do they remove or mask odours, but they also change the function of your physical body.
Deodorant typically combines the function of antiperspirant and adds ingredients to help you smell great for long periods of time.
Many of the ingredients in antiperspirant and deodorant contain chemicals that cause skin irritation or could pose health risks. They also clog pores which prevents your body from releasing toxins naturally.
2. Why use Natural Deodorant?
Instead of using aluminium and zirconium salts that block your pores, natural deodorants incorporate oils and butters, starches, and other recognizable components to absorb excess wetness and neutralize bad-smelling bacteria. One of the greatest benefits of natural deodorant is that while it helps to get rid of bad odours, it still allows your body to sweat and cool you, the purpose of sweating!
The lack of pore-blocking ingredients such as those found in antiperspirants means that the good bacteria coming from your armpits can function more efficiently and may help to prevent odour when you're not wearing any deodorant at all.
3. What are the Ingredients in Natural deodorant?Hardeners
Oils and Butters
Emulsifier
Wetness Absorption
Natural Odour Blockers
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4. Making the Switch
When you first make the switch from aluminium-laden antiperspirant to natural deodorant, your body will go through a detox. It can take up to 30 days for your body to fully detox from aluminium! To speed up this process:
- Use a gentle scrub on your armpits twice per week to help unplug the pores;
- Consider using an antibacterial soap for a few weeks to help eliminate odour; and
- Re-apply your natural deodorant during the day, if necessary.
