3 natural deodorants keeping you safe from toxins and smelly armpits

September 16th 2019


by Aude Camus 
 
Did you have any idea that deodorants are probably one of the most toxic things you use on a daily basis? They are loaded with toxic allergens and chemicals including aluminum known for favorizing breast cancer and Alzheimer, parabens or triclosan known for favorizing hormone disruption …  Not to mention how absolutely not eco-friendly they are, from their components to their packaging. So what? Should we stop using any antiperspirant product and live with our non-sexy but chemical-free smelly armpits? Thanks, but no, I don’t think so. It is true finding a natural deodorant that works wasn’t that easy before, but they are now quite a number of different options out there including the following three which I have personally tested and approved. 
 
by alphabetical order 
 
 

Coconut Matter – MOOD Deodorant 

What: A coconut oil-based deodorant which is both chemical-free and plastic-free. It is produced locally and artisanally with a variety of organic, fairly traded and cruelty free ingredients and packed in a biodegradable carboard and laminate tube. 
 
Fragrances: SPRING (Geranium, Lavender, Lime) / ZEN (Cedarwood, Bergamot, Vetiver) / HERO (Peppermint, Eucalyptus, Rosemary) – my personal fav / FREE (fragrance-free
 
Why we love it: because on top of being a deodorant, the coconut oil works on improving the underarm skin’s health leaving it healthy and smooth 
 
Price: HKD 120 
 
Where to buy itonline or at selected retailers   
 

 
Lush – T’EO

What: a balancing and refreshing deodorant bar, free of aluminum and packed with sweat-absorbing powders and odor-neutralizing essential oils. It is also cruelty-free. 
 
Fragrance: juniper berry, tea tree and lemon grass
 
Why we love it: being a solid bar, it comes with no packaging making it the best eco-friendly option 
 
Price: HKD 105 
 
Where to buy it: at Lush stores around town and online
 
 
 
Schmidt’s Naturals – Natural Deodorant 

What: vegan and cruelty-free deodorants never formulated with artificial fragrances or aluminum. They come in a stick, enriched with natural magnesium, or in a sustainable glass jar.
 
Fragrances: Ylang-Ylang + Calendula / Rose + Vanilla / Lavender + Sage / Fragrance Free / Charcoal + Magnesium / Cedarwood + Juniper / Bergamot + Lime  
 
Why we love it: we found it to be the most effective of the natural deodorants we’ve tried and also love the smooth and creamy texture of the stick. 
 
Price: approx. HKD 70 
 
Where to buy itonline on iHerb







 
 
 


 

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