One of my first light bulb “moments” about natural health was in regards to deodorant. My preferred deodorant since I started wearing it as a teenager was Secret solid. By the time I was 20ish my underarms started getting really sore on occassion and I would get marble size “lumps” under the skin. The I read an article online where a woman described the exact same thing happening to her…she ended up with breast cancer and her Doctor suggested that her deodorant may be to blame. I knew right then I had to change to something less toxic with no aluminum and no parabens, both of which have been linked to breast cancer. So I ditched the conventional products for more natural and safe ones.
I have tried MANY different brands and types of deodorant…gels, solids, roll-ons, crystals, etc. I found many to be ineffective (like Kiss My Face brand) and others to be better by comparison (Tom’s of Maine brand) but none that I really LOVED. Until know…
My new deodorant for life is Ancient Spice Deodorant by Miessence Organics. It is a roll-on deodorant and it is 100% safe, natural, and organic. It smells faintly of ancient oils and spices, it doesn’t feel sticky, and it actually keeps odors at bay. The ingredient listing doesn’t have a laundry list of chemical names that you can’t pronounce. Instead you find recognizable things like clove, frankincense, aloe vera, lime, and cinnamon.
It is made by Miessence, and Australian company that is frankly kicking American butt as far product safety goes. At $9 a pop it is rather pricey but I find it lasts a long time and not only do I love it, my hubby does too. He has been using it every day for a month and just last week he turned to me and asked “We ARE going to keep this stuff around right?” He is used to all the samples and tester products that come and go in our house but he made it clear…this one is a keeper. Okey-dokey!
My favorite Miessence store is Ely Organics run by my awesome natural momma friend Erin.
Thanks for the tip! I’m still experimenting and have found that the current natural deodarant i”m trying does not work! So I’m wasting more natural resource- hot water to shower more frequently!
Ha! I’ll check this out – but $9 – yikes! I may have to go “au naturel” at home! :)
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My new favorite deodorant is… baking soda!! It keeps me dry and odorless.
Hmm, I think I’d like to give that stuff a try. I too am an experimental deodorant person – haven’t found something I love yet! Do you know if these stuff is available in Canadian stores? I hestitate to pay so much to have it shipped, only to *potentially* add it to the rest of my collection in the cupboard.
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I second the vote for baking soda! It works great. I keep it in a little tin in my dresser drawer and apply it with a powder puff. I added a few drops of tea tree oil to it for insurance. But when my current concoction is gone, I’ll probably try it plain, as others swear by it.
The best thing about baking soda to me is that I can buy it from a bulk bin at Whole Foods or other local natural foods store, filling up my own containers, so there is no packaging waste. Plus, it’s a lot less expensive than deodorant. Just my 2 cents.
I found some spray-on deodorant from Waleda that contained just lemon juice, alcohol, water, and glycerin. It works well and spells good, and the best part is, I just refill it with those ingredients whenever I run low. I have experimented with all sorts of natural deodorants, too, so I’m glad I came up with something cheap, non-toxic, AND eco-friendly!
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Thank you! I’ve been trying various natural deoderants on my quest to find the best. I’ll be sure to try the Ancient Spice Deoderant next.
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I like Miessense deodorant too. I used to have it in Aroma Free. Miessense also makes a really yummy jaffa lip balm and a nice mascara.
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I’m looking for a deodorant for my husband who is not always so happy that I am ‘greening’ his things too! Do you still recommend Miessence (a year later) for your hubby or have you found something he likes better?
chandra,
I do still like it and recommend it!!
Thanks for responding back and letting me know! :)
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I like Tom’s of Maine Products. Everybody in my family knows that I adore Lavender scent. Even it took me a while to find right brand, through error and trials…One day I ordered a sample Vanilla Lavender Deodorant from Lavanila.com and since that I am their customer forever. 100% natural deodorant and 100% for me.