6 Alternatives to Toxic Deodorants

Mel, selected from Natural Solutions magazine
June 5, 2011
4:01 pm
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You can say no to toxin-laced deodorants and still stay sweet smelling by choosing products that rely on more natural (and side effect-free) ingredients such as these safe alternatives:

Mineral salts
Ammonium or potassium alum, the ingredients in solid crystal deodorants, work by constricting the protein in sweat so that malodorous bacteria have less to feed on.

Clay and powders
Clay minerals such as kaolin and bentonite and natural powders like cornstarch or arrowroot help absorb moisture.

Astringents
Witch hazel, sage, alcohol, and other astringents work by evaporating the moisture on the skin and constricting the pores. They are usually used in conjunction with essential oils that have antibacterial properties.

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'Hodges A.

8:19AM PDT on Apr 10, 2013

Great Article! My choice of Green deodorant is made by a small organic company called Petal Pusher Fancies - http://www.petalpusherfancies.com/collections/live-enzyme-deodorants
I am sensitive to most brands (even natural ones) But this stuff works amazingly!
Thanks again!

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Maria B.

4:34PM PDT on Mar 13, 2013

Thanks for the info

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Edvanir L.

7:13PM PDT on Mar 11, 2013

Good to about alternatives.

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Val M.

1:49AM PST on Feb 21, 2013

Thanks.

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Fred H.

5:42AM PST on Feb 8, 2013

Thank you Mel, for Sharing this!

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Debbie M.

11:26AM PST on Dec 17, 2012

I found Adidas 0% Aluminum Free deodorant at uwillloveourprices com.

They had free shipping and lowest prices on internet, accepted paypal as well

I refuse to use Aluminum based deodorants.

aluminum compounds - particularly aluminum chlorohydrate - are easily absorbed through the skin and have, in the only reported trial to date, already been linked with higher risks of Alzheimer's.