Here are some of my latest natural deodorant reviews…
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Kiss My Face
Back in Part One of this crazy journey that would become a three-parter with over 10 deodorants, I tried the Kiss My Face roll-on and I loved it. So you think I would have tried all their products, right? Well it took me a while but I just recently found Kiss My Face’s Quick Dry Spray and I’m so excited to share it with everyone, cause it’s at the top of this list today for a reason! This (obviously) goes on as a liquid spray but dries quickly and then leave a very dry feeling that lasts all day. The smell is a nice fresh cucumber green tea, I only wish it came in a smaller travel size. I found this recently in the winter months, so it’s one last test will be a heat wave week in Los Angeles this summer. Bring it on!
Buy It – Kiss My Face Spray Cucumber Green Tea
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North Coast Organics
I found North Coast Organics because it was in the travel sized section at Whole Foods and bought it as an after thought to another product but I’m SUPER glad I got it. First, the lavender scent is THE BEST of all the deos I’ve tried (and we know that’s a lot at this point), it was potent but not perfume-y and it actually smelled like REAL lavender NOT the fake scent.
Buy It – North Coast Organics, Death by Lavender
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Earth Science
I was way into this stick because of the inclusion of Tea Tree. Tea Tree is a great odor killer and antiseptic which means less stink! YAY! Plus the consistency was smooth and easy to apply, no pots, no spatulas, just a great stick. Everything was looking like this was going to be an ace product, then I started using it. All was great for the first few days, then I noticed a heinous rash that looked like an angry vagina, form in my right armpit. I had to discontinue ALL deo for a couple weeks which was thankfully during the fall but STILL, NOTHING for weeks. Anyway, it cleared up but I’m not sure I will ever use it again. So, as always proceed with caution when using new beauty products.
Buy It – Earth Science, Lavender and Tea Tree
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Your Part Three Tips!
In each of my reviews, I’ve shared a few tips for making the switch away from traditional aluminum and salt-based deodorants to a more natural based product. And this review is no different, after doing this for over a year and a half!
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New Rules!
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1. Exfoliating Gloves!!
After a particularly hot summer, I decided I needed to start exfoliating my arm pits every few days to help get product build-up outta my pits and any residual stink off my skin. I grabbed a pair of charcoal infused exfoliating gloves and now keep them in my shower and give my pits (and other parts) a good scrub every few days.
2. Witch Hazel
Along with regular exfoliation, I read that cleaning your skin with witch hazel also helps to kill the germs that start the stint. So after showers (or when I feel unfresh) I dab my pits with witch hazel, dry off and then apply deodorant. It’s seemed to really help kick any lingering funks.
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So that’s the latest gals! Please send me your product recs on the comments and I’ll hit the stores!
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