It’s easy to get hot under the collar about chemically-riddled sweat-inhibiting anti-perspirants and their questionable effect on the body, so check out the facts about the alternatives and enjoy the sweet smell of natural protection this summer.

Yesterday’s news

Deodorants and anti-perspirant are not the same thing!  Deodorants are responsible for masking the smell of sweat while anti-perspirants actually stop sweating from taking place, which interferes with the body’s natural way of controlling temperature.

Conventional deodorants and anti-perspirants can contain aluminium which not only clog the pores but can also enter the bloodstream increasing the levels of aluminium in the body.

The alcohol contained in these conventional products has a drying effect on the skin and can also transport other chemicals into the bloodstream.

The sweat free natural alternatives

Look out for natural products containing minerals such as ammonium alum or alunite and zinc ricinoleate from the castor oil plant.  This age old combination of minerals safely prevents the growth of bacteria responsible for body odour without irritation and without impeding the body’s natural and vital process of perspiration.

In fact, these days organic deodorants are so sophisticated that their naturally-scented formulations are truly effective and leave you smelling as fresh as a daisy (literally!) all day long.  Even if your job is physically demanding you can be assured of natural protection throughout the day by reapplying a couple of times.

Delicately scented deodorants from pioneering organic beauty companies, Green People and Lavera, use these tried and trusted minerals to effectively prevent body odour without inhibiting the essential process of perspiration.

The minerals are combined with aloe vera, olive leaf extract and gentle essential oils, which care for the skin rather than irritate it.

Rock on

Ever wondered how a natural crystal deodorant stone works?  It is simply made from mineral salts (potassium alum) and purified water.  Wet the stone and rub it generously all around the armpit.  It leaves an invisible layer of mineral salt protection which prevents the odour causing bacteria from forming.
Check out the extensive range of natural deodorant alternatives at www.lucyrose.biz or email the experts at info@lucyrose.biz if you have any questions, for your chance to enjoy the heavenly scents of summer for all the right reasons.

Article by Kristine Nudds www.lucyrose.biz

I’ve been dealing with underarms issue: they smell (well, whose don’t?). And they’re really dependent—with that said, I always had to spread something on them, be it fragranced powder or deodorant.

When I was much younger, I constantly provided myself packs and packs of this not-commonly-sold fragranced powder made specially to get rid of underarm odor. Growing up as an older young adult, I felt that said powder was just so not modern, so I changed to a branded (and imported) roll-on deodorant. Without anything on my underarms, I simply smell horrible.

Being more eco-conscious now for the past a year or so, I knew that the aluminum contained in most deodorant (including the one I used) was basically dangerous to my body, sooner or later, not to mention that the after-use sticks contribute piles of trash (we’re not yet familiar with recycling—or even living green in general!—here in the city I live). But the fact that my underarms being too dependent could not be ignored easily as well.

Yet a while ago, collecting my courage, I used the evidence of my deodorant being used up as an excuse to stop using it once and for all. For the first one month, my underarms simply smelled even though I’ve sprayed a big amount of cologne on them. And now? They no longer smell too strong (just like a miracle!). Maybe the one month period of smelling bad was their way to adapt, I still can’t comprehend why. I just know that leaving deodorant is one of the best decisions I’ve ever made, ever.

Well, the cologne I’m using still contains mysterious fragrance as one of its components, but at least it’s a local product—an excuse, I know. But a good start for me

Diar A.
Pontianak, West Borneo
Indonesia