Natural Deodorant

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Natural Deodorant

What is so great about going natural?

This kind of deodorant has been all the rage recently and with good reason.

Natural deodorant has been said to be healthier for its all natural ingredients —

Which are being absorbed by the body and natural deodorant and deodorant in general is being used on a very important and very sensitive part of the body; the armpit.

According to blume.com, it mentions a few reasons why one could benefit from making the switch from antiperspirants and chemical deodorants to a natural deodorant.

Lymphatic System & Armpits

My own curiosity was peaked when I was learning about lymphatic drainage and learned that our armpit area is very much apart of our bodies lymphatic system.

According to livescience.com —

“The lymphatic system is a network of tissues and organs that primarily consist of lymph vessels, lymph nodes and lymph. Its primary function is to transport lymph, a clear, colorless fluid containing white blood cells that helps rid the body of toxins, waste and other unwanted materials.”

As you read about the lymphatic system, you’ll read how its job is to get rid of the bodies toxins, and sweat is one way our bodies get rid of toxins.

Reading about antiperspirants, you’ll find that it protects against odor and sweat, while deodorant protects against odor only, as dove.com explains in better detail than I could.

Switching To Natural Deodorant

I made the switch to natural deodorant after realizing how closely my armpits were linked with my lymphatic system –

I tried the crystal natural deodorant and Tom Of Maine’s natural deodorant, but quickly learned that if I wanted to smell fresh, I would have to keep using my usual Dove and Secret…….

That was until I found a natural deodorant product that actually worked and kept me smelling fresh all day long.

Natural Ways

Hey Humans was the only natural deodorant on the market that really hit a few points for me on sight that made me eager to try it.

One, I loved that the packaging was and is clean and unique.

One thing that I loved is that the product is made from recyclable paper that is 99% plastic free, which is fantastic.

The product is also branded as gender neutral, which is another bonus, and was something I was in the market for.

Another key point was that Hey Humans products are all $6 and under and the natural deodorant specifically is only $4.99.

Listening to the Consumer

This told me that as a consumer that the product was branded as a price point alternative, when comparing price points to a chemically induced non-natural deodorants.

What I mean to say is that it didn’t view its competition as “other natural deodorant brands” it was competing next to old school brands instead.

It marketed the price point of the OG classic brands. Not the new natural brands. I loved that about it.

Their price point made me feel like they were confident in their product.

Hey Humans also uses a price point that allows people to experiment with the idea of switching to a natural deodorant.

This is a great business model.

Brand Inclusivity

Why?

Because it introduces a product at a price point that allows people to experiment.

It is a risk that I took, but I see why many don’t want o chance it.

If you can offer the experimental switch out from a brand like Secret or Dove, which is anywhere from $3-7 —

It really is that big of a deal if a $5 natural deodorant doesn’t work out for you?

No.

Hey Humans is probably the most inclusive natural brand for personal hygiene products on the market today.

Cheaper options expand the brand and its natural messaging.

So it’s really important when products and affordability can find a happy medium.

That has to be said.

Armpit Detox

When beginning to use a natural deodorant they say that you should detox–

Which I did not do because apparently I like to live on the edge.

But if you want to detox mask before going au natural…….

The blog humblebrands.com has the perfect DIY recipe……

After you do or do not do an armpit mask —

It’s really important that you pick a scent that you like and can tolerate —

While also understanding that the smell will mold itself to you in a new way, due to your pheromones.

Personally I love Ginger and Rosewater as stand-alone scents.

This was my chosen go-to. They have many other options available.

Ginger and Rosewater as a scent turned into a really clean, almost powder fresh scent on me, which I adore….so I really love it and I think it works well.

My Experience – Natural Deodorant Edition

Some hiccups that I experienced on my three month journey with Hey Humans natural deodorant:

One was that during the first two weeks; it was pretty dicey.

To make sure I was not a gross pile of body odor, I put the deodorant on first thing in the morning and directly after my nightly shower.

During the third week and going into month two, I was only needing to put the deodorant on once a day.

By month two —

I had to go back to applying the natural deodorant two times a day, as I think my armpits were going through an additional purge.

Ending on a High Note

“Eww, David!”

As I am now completed on month three of using natural deodorant–

I have gone back down to using the deodorant once a day…….

Other things worth mentioning; because the formula has baking soda in it.

Your skin may be more sensitive if you use it twice a day like I did during the purge period.

I did experience some irritation and a bit of an enlarged razor bump due to shaving and the baking soda element, but it did go away and now I have no issue.

Also, my armpit area now shaves so much smoother and closer to my skin……..

The skin has actually lightened up since using the product (brown skin tends to pigment in the armpit area upon shaving).

Other things I noticed when using natural deodorant was that my circulation feels better, I have more energy and I think that’s a win.

Overall, I think the product is amazing for the price point and the packaging was doing something right, because Native has now followed the paper packaging route as they navigate their products away from plastic.

If you found this topic and product review helpful, let me know in the comments.

-Nikita