Why You Should Switch to Natural Deodorant

This is a bit different from my usual content I post, but it’s something I want to dive into a bit more, and that’s health products I use. Switching to a plant-based lifestyle, there were a few things I changed almost immediately, like deodorant. It was not an easy transition to switch from the regular commercial products to a more natural one, but it was absolutely worth it. Today, I want to talk about why you should switch to natural deodorant. This blog post is NOT sponsored, but I will be mentioning a specific product I use. *This post may contain affiliate links.

Why You Should Switch to Natural Deodorant

Aluminum

One of the main reasons I switched (and is probably one of the reasons you’re considering it) is because of aluminum. There have been numerous studies showing aluminum-based deodorant correlating to multiple health issues, such as Alzheimer’s and breast cancer. Of course, correlation doesn’t mean it’s 100% true, but is it honestly worth the risk? I don’t think so. Most, if not all, natural deodorants will NOT have aluminum and that should be more than enough reason to switch.

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Natural deodorants contain plant-based ingredients that moisturize and treat your armpits like the delicate skin it actually it. Containing ingredients such as shea butter, coconut oil, charcoal (a great deodorizer), and olive oil. These ingredients may actually improve the condition of your pits making them less prone to those pesky razor bumps.

One of the reasons I feel most people DON’T make the switch is because they claim they are ineffective. I can totally understand this claim! When I first started using natural deodorant, I had to reapply multiple times a day to keep any smells at bay! This is because the ingredients in antiperspirants clog your pores, keeping your pits from sweating. Natural deodorants won’t do that, but they will allow your pores to breath, letting good bacteria in to help combat body odor. The issue is, it takes your body a couple of weeks to adjust to this new change. If you can get past the first couple of weeks, your body learns to combat the smell, and you’ll thank yourself for making the switch!

I have been using Tom’s natural deodorants for the past 5 years now and I absolutely love their products! I even use their toothpaste! Despite living in a pretty small town, I can still manage to find Tom’s products in my local shops, so it’s one of those products I’m happy is easily accessible for me.

If you’re interested in trying a new natural deodorant, but don’t know where to start, I would get Tom’s! It’s easy, smells great, and it’s moderately priced! I always carry my deodorant with me wherever I go because I just don’t like to smell, but I don’t ever need to apply more than once or twice than when I first started using it!

Here’s a few other natural deodorants that have great reviews!

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I would love to hear your thoughts on natural deodorants and your experience if you made the switch! Let’s chat in the comments or find me on Instagram!