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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.

  • Baking soda and arrowroot help curb odor and perspiration
  • Unscented
  • Aluminum free
  • Gluten free

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

I’d love to hear your natural deodorant recommendations!