My Deodorant Journey…
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 Lavender Magnesium Deodorant Stick:
- 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
2. Lemongrass Spa’s Unscented Natural Deodorant Paste:The cream to powder formula is handcrafted to control odor all day.
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3. Thai Crystal Deodorant Salt Stone:
Rock crystal deodorant stick made of crystallized natural mineral salts.
- No aluminum
- No parabens
- No artificial perfumes
- Vegan
- Gluten free
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I’d love to hear your natural deodorant recommendations!
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