Most deodorants sold at your local drug store are full of harmful ingredients that mess with your hormones, stop you from detoxifying and who knows what else. Switching to clean deodorant was one of my first swaps when I started living a more holistic lifestyle and I’ve never looked back.
We Need To sweat
The first thing you need to know about choosing a deodorant is that our bodies need to sweat. Sweating is a natural function of the body that allows it to naturally detoxify. In the modern world we are surrounded by toxic chemicals and sweating is a way for our body to get rid of them. Deodorant is a much better option than antiperspirant, as antiperspirant is blocking your sweat glands from sweating and eliminating.
What Is in your deodorant
- Aluminum: This is a metal typically found in antiperspirant and when absorbed into your skin it could cause breast cancer. It also blocks the sweat glands from doing what they are naturally meant to do. Why would that be a good thing?!
- Phthalates: This compound makes fragrance stick to your skin. It’s said to disrupt the natural way our bodies produce testosterone. Many people think this is a male-only hormone. Both men and women need this to maintain energy and muscle.
- Fragrance: A sneaky way for companies to hide what’s in their products. When fragrance or perfume is listed, companies do not have to disclose the ingredients. It could be thousands of harmful ingredients, we have no idea. It’s also linked to headaches, hormone imbalances, and skin irritation. This is one of the first things I look for on any label.
- Triclosan: This chemical kills bacteria on the skin and messes with your microbiome. It’s also been linked to reproductive and thyroid issues.
My favourite Clean Deodorants
- Beautycounter Clean Deo: This is my number one favourite. It smells incredible, stops underarm odour and is EWG certified. Refills are also available which is excellent. Less waste and much better for the environment. Pro tip: I reapply in the afternoon 🙂
- Stinkbug Naturals: My runner-up. Only comes in second because it doesn’t glide on as well, but it’s more affordable. Stinkbug protects you from odour just as well as Beautycounter and has no harmful ingredients.
- Routine Natural Deodorant: This company is local to my home, Calgary, AB. It was the first clean deodorant I ever used. I really love this one. It’s clean and goes on really well. It stops underarm odour and they have many scents to choose from. Once upon a time they only had the cream option, but they now have sticks. They also have a good price point. The only downside is it can sometimes cause the colour of your clothing to change. This depends on the person and it washes right out.
- Native:This is the longest-lasting clean deodorant I’ve ever tried. They offer many scents and their ingredient list is amazing.
Be The Change
When we choose products that don’t contain harmful chemicals, we are telling companies that we won’t spend our money on cheap, and harmful ingredients. I encourage you to make the change and vote with your dollars. Share this blog post and information with your loved ones who still use toxic products. Sending you love and light.
xo Alayna
