Deodorant is an essential product that most of us can’t leave home without using. We all sweat, and our busy lifestyles with packed commutes and strenuous gym routines just intensifies that.

In recent years, people have realized that the aluminum in deodorant isn’t good for our bodies. We all want to create a clean beauty routine. But the thought of giving up our beloved deodorants can leave us literally sweating in fear. Luckily, there’s an alternative. Natural deodorant.

Natural deodorant keeps sweat and body odor at bay without chemicals. After stepping away from toxic mainstream deodorants, your body odor naturally balances and becomes less smelly. Sounds like a win-win, right?

What Is Natural Deodorant?

To understand what natural deodorant is, we first need to know how mainstream deodorants work, aka antiperspirant.

Antiperspirant deodorant closes up the pores to stop sweat from escaping. This is great throughout the day – we don’t need to worry about having smelly B.O in our important meetings. But it also means that sweat is constantly building up under our skin.

Not only can this leave our skin irritated, but it can also make our sweat smell worse. How do your armpits smell when you don’t wear deodorant? Probably not great.

But believe it or not, this is because of the deodorant you’ve been wearing. In reality, your sweat doesn’t smell anywhere near that bad.

Natural deodorant, on the other hand, doesn’t block pores. It lets your body’s good bacteria work at neutralizing sweat, even on the days you forget to wear it. Rather than just helping you smell good for a few hours at a time, natural deodorant regulates your body to make your sweat smell better all the time.

The Benefits of Natural Deodorant

Puts Your Mind at Ease

Antiperspirants are packed full of chemicals and toxins that our skin absorbs. Because of this, some diseases have been linked to these deodorants. Making the switch to natural deodorant can give you peace of mind for your health.

Is Gentler On Your Skin

The chemicals and toxins found in antiperspirants are strong. This shouldn’t be surprising since they stop you sweating for hours at a time! For many people with sensitive skin, they can often leave them feeling irritated.

Maybe you’ve never considered yourself to have sensitive skin but often get a painful rash after shaving your underarms. This could be a sign that your antiperspirant is bothering your skin. Switching to a natural deodorant can be a huge help.

Leaves Fewer Yellow Stains on Clothes

There’s nothing worse than getting yellow stains on your favorite white t-shirt. So you’ll be glad to know this can be prevented. These stains occur because of a chemical reaction with aluminum. As natural deodorants are aluminum-free, you can say bye to these annoying stains.

Lets You Sweat

Sweating is natural, and it’s not a bad thing. We have to sweat for our body to detoxify and regulate. Foul body odor mainly occurs because of bad bacteria that mainstream deodorant traps under our armpits. Natural deodorant helps your body breathe and still smell great.

Comes in so Many Gorgeous Smells

Mainstream deodorants often smell synthetic. They have smells like “shower fresh” and “active fresh” which don’t smell like anything derived from nature. Our natural deodorants contain essential oils with benefits for the body and mind. There are so many aromas to choose from, which all stimulate the senses in their own unique way.

FAQs About Natural Deodorants

How Do Natural Deodorants Work?

Natural deodorants use ingredients found on Earth to neutralize your body’s odors without clogging up your pores.

How Long Does It Take to Adjust to Natural Deodorant?

When you start using natural deodorant, it’ll take your body a bit of time to get used to the switch. Your body is regulating itself and essentially weaning itself off antiperspirant. It’s also purging out the bad bacteria that’s been trapped under your armpits since you were a teenager.

It takes up to 30 days for your body to fully adjust to natural deodorant. The sooner you start, the better!

What Is an Armpit Detox?

An armpit detox is a process of weaning yourself off mainstream deodorant. During this time, your body has to purge the aluminum that’s been clogging your pores for years. You might find you smell more during this time, but once it’s over, it’ll be totally worth it.

How Can I Make the Armpit Detox Easier?

Simply carry a body spray or natural deodorant in your handbag throughout the detox period. A quick spritz neutralizes the smell of your body odor. After your body becomes used to natural deodorant, you only need to apply it once for all-day protection against smelly pits.

Will Natural Deodorant Make Me Smell?

The opposite. After your body has purged all the mainstream deodorant from under your armpits, your body will be able to regulate sweat better. After this period, you should be able to skip out on deodorant some days without the usual panic.

What’s Wrong With Mainstream Deodorant?

Mainstream deodorant contains toxic ingredients that are harmful to your skin and trap bad bacteria under your skin.

What Is Baking Soda-Free Deodorant?

Baking soda is used in many natural deodorants due to its sweat-absorbing properties. It’s general safe and has no side effects for most people, but some do find it irritating when used under their armpits. Here at Way of Will, we stock deodorants both with and without baking soda. Choose whatever your body best tolerates.

What’s Better, Stick or Spray Deodorant?

The main difference between stick and spray deodorant is in the application. Quickly spray a spray deodorant under your arms for an instantly fresh feeling. Stick deodorant glides across your skin to give even coverage. The best deodorant is the one you love and want to use every day.