My Deodorant Journey…

UPDATED 1/14/25

Before I was introduced to Lemongrass Spa products and natural deodorants I was using men’s clinical strength deodorant! I have no idea why, but I had an underarm odor issue and NOTHING worked! I ate clean, I bathed daily, I have no idea why I was the way I was, but I found myself using products with some pretty harmful ingredients in order to cover my stink. You can hear my whole story here…

Let’s Take a Look at Some Ingredients to Avoid:

ARTIFICIAL FRAGRANCE / PARFUME:

FUNCTION: deodorant, masking, perfuming

CONCERNS:

• Allergies/immunotoxicity (high)
• Endocrine disruption (moderate)
• Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (moderate)
• Ecotoxicology (low)
• Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (moderate)

CETRIMONIUM CHLORIDE:

FUNCTION: antistatic agent, cosmetic biocide, surfactant – emulsifying agent, antimicrobial, antistatic, emulsifying, preservative, surfactant

CONCERNS:

• Developmental/reproductive toxicity (low)
• Allergies/immunotoxicity (high)
• Use restrictions (high)
• Neurotoxicity (low)
• Endocrine disruption (low)
• Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (moderate)
• Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (low)

DECAMETHYLCYCLOPENTASILOXANE

FUNCTION: antistatic, emollient, hair conditioning, humectant, solvent, viscosity controlling

CONCERNS:

• Developmental/reproductive toxicity (moderate)
• Enhanced skin absorption
• Use restrictions (high)
• Endocrine disruption (moderate)
• Persistence and bioaccumulation (high)
• Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (moderate)
• Ecotoxicology (low)

BUTYLPHENYL METHYLPROPIONAL:

FUNCTION: fragrance ingredient, masking

CONCERNS:

• Developmental/reproductive toxicity (moderate)
• Allergies/immunotoxicity (high)
• Use restrictions (high)
• Endocrine disruption (low)
• Persistence and bioaccumulation (moderate)
• Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (moderate)

ALUMINUM ZIRCONIUM TETRACHLOROHYDREX GLYCINE COMPLEX

FUNCTION: antiperspirant agent, cosmetic astringent, deodorant agent, antiperspirant, astringent, deodorant

CONCERNS:

• Cancer (low)
• Use restrictions (high)
• Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (low)

Safe Alternatives

Now that we explored ingredients to avoid, here are 3 safe deodorants I have personally used and loved.

1. Lemongrass Spa’s Magnesium Deodorant Stick (available in lavender, sandalwood, and lime):

Powered by magnesium, a natural salt that protects against odor and arrowroot powder to help keep you dry
Easy-gliding stick is gentle and soothing on the delicate underarm
Features the calming scent of lavender
Aluminum and baking soda free
Gluten free
Cruelty free
Made in the USA