Review of all natural deodorant
I decided to try using all natural deodorant. My dissertation is on breast cancer and posttraumatic growth so I have read much about breast cancer in general. I started reading about the possible harmful effects of regular deodorant and although I don’t buy in to the general deodorant causes cancer myth as I am a researcher, I was still concerned about the effects that the chemicals and aluminum could be having on my lymph nodes. Therefore, I decided to try all natural deodorant. I tried Tom’s first and let me say that deodorant did nothing for me. I had the worst body odor. I am a sweaty person and this deodorant did nothing for me. I used it beyond the recommended two week detox (detoxing from regular deodorant causes a bad smell for about two weeks, kind of scary). Then, I tried the Crystal spray deodorant. I did better with the Crystal spray than the Tom’s, but it was not long until I smelled horrible. I decided to read some blog reviews online and see what some other all natural deodorant alternatives might be. I found Meow Meow tweet to have great reviews. I ordered it and immediately loved it. The deodorant is a cream like consistency that smells like lavender and rubs in easily. I did not mind putting it on my fingers because it is made of ingredients that soften the skin. I ordered the product that contains baking soda, which sometimes causes a rash in people. They offer a non-baking soda version, but I decided to try the one with baking soda first. I did develop a rash, which is not really bothersome, but I will likely try the non-baking soda version next time. This deodorant really lasts. Even in the late evening I do not have an odor. I usually reapply at bedtime though because during the night I start to become smelly. My underarms feel so much better. I will continue to order this deodorant. The only downfall is I live in a small town and I cannot find a store that will carry it so I have to order it and pay the shipping. Finally, I tried an Etsy brand of deodorant from Honey Bee Holistics. I decided on the extra strength because it had great reviews. When I opened the package, I immediately realized I did not like the smell. The deodorant does work great, but I am not a fan of the smell. My husband commented the smell kind of remind him of body odor, which is the opposite of how I want to smell. She carries a lavender version which may smell better. Once again, having to pay shipping sucks. I highly recommend Meow Meow tweet, it shipped fast, smells great, and works fabulously.
http://meowmeowtweet.myshopify.com/collections/body-care/products/deodorant
https://www.etsy.com/listing/104650247/organic-extra-strength-deodorant-2-oz