Many conventional deodorants contain up to 25 percent aluminum as a main antiperspirant ingredient, which is thought to be potentially harmful to your health. As an alternative, you can consider using natural deodorants that don't contain aluminum and are usually scented with essential oils. Three examples of these natural deodorants include Burt Bee's Herbal Deodorant, Tropical Traditions Classic Deodorant and Dr. Haushka's Deodorant Floral. The use of essential oils helps fight odor and can also provide additional antibacterial and antimicrobial benefits. Always consult your doctor before using products with essential oils if you suffer from allergies or any skin condition.
Tropical Traditions Classic Deodorant
The company Tropical Traditions has a line of three deodorants that are aluminum-, chemical- and paraben-free and that use virgin coconut oil as a base and essential oils for aromatic and therapeutic purposes. Tropical Traditions' classic deodorant uses other ingredients such as plant based wax, jojoba, grapefruit seed extract and baking soda. Its blend of essential oils is comprised of lemon, rosemary and lavender. Rosemary essential oil has a strong floral and mint aroma, while lavender is sweet and has antimicrobial properties that help avoid infections and odor under the armpits. Lemon essential oil has a tangy-fruity aroma and is astringent, which will reduce wetness in the underarm while providing a clean citrus smell.
Burt's Bees Herbal Deodorant
The herbal deodorant by Burt's Bees comes in a spray form and contains no synthesized chemicals, parabens or phthlates and is aluminum-free. It uses lemon, lavender and sage as its essential oils that help neutralize odors and balance your skin's pH. Sage essential oil is a natural antioxidant that helps fight free radicals in your skin and works as an astringent agent alongside lemon essential oil. The herbal deodorant contains SD alcohol 40-B.
Dr. Hauska's Deodorant Floral
This deodorant contains no antiperspirants and contains neem leaf and sage essential oils that sooth irritation in the skin and help fight bad odors with their floral and natural aroma. It also contains an ingredient called zinc ricinoleate, which fights smells before they are apparent and has wound healing properties for the armpits. It has the Certified Natural Cosmetics seal (BDIH) and comes as a stick or a roll-on in a recyclable glass bottle. Dr. Haushka's deodorant floral dries quickly and does not clog your pores. Additional benefits of neem leaf are its anti-fungal and anti-allergic properties that make this deodorant useful to most skin types.
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