Salt of the Earth Natural Deodorant 90g

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Apply to freshly-cleaned wet or damp underarms, ideally after a bath or a shower. Alternatively, wet the crystal before application. Do not use on broken skin. Keep the crystal dry between uses to enhance product life. One user said: 'I've used this one and found it very capable of handling odours across everyday and more strenuous activities, like running, hiking and holidays in the sun, and it lasts for an absolute age.'

You can buy the crystal on its own, or the company also sells one encased in a plastic base. In both cases, you wet the product slightly before use or rub it on to damp skin. Try different brands and strengths until you find one that suits you. Opt for mini bundles if you want to try out a few scents or different options to find the best fit for you. Salt of the Earth says a 1-litre spray refill uses 70% less plastic than buying 10 individual 100ml sprays. Subscription deodorant might seem a bit unusual, but you can pause, edit or cancel the subscription at any time, and adjust deliveries or swap scents to suit you. The Salt of the Earth brand of natural deodorants perfectly reflects their vision and passion for environmentally friendly, natural skincare products that are as effective as they are ethical.Dr Olioso says: 'I suspect this is more a case of people becoming more aware of and getting used to their own smell and how much they sweat - things they may have become dissociated from because of many years of using conventional products.' For example, crystal products such as Salt Of The Earth contain potassium alum, and PitRok is made from ammonium alum - both aluminium salts. Natural deodorants are claimed to be kinder to skin by using largely naturally derived ingredients. Others reported that it left greasy marks on their clothing if they dressed as soon as it was applied, so they preferred to let it settle a bit first.

Some people find that they go through a 'detox' period of a few weeks as their pores gradually get rid of antiperspirant build-up, and this can temporarily lead to additional sweating and odour. They come in a range of formats, including creams, pastes, crystals, roll-ons and pump-action spray formulas. There are also fears that aluminium found in everyday items such as aluminium cans, antacids and antiperspirants could cause Alzheimer's. But the Alzheimer's Society says: 'No convincing relationship between amount of exposure or aluminium in the body and the development of Alzheimer's disease has been established.' The Salt of the Earth Natural Deodorant Spray bottles are recyclable and made from 100% plant derived plastic. Additionally, the Unscented Natural Deodorant Spray by Salt of the Earth can also be refilled using the Salt of the Earth 500ml or 1ltr Unscented Natural Deodorant Spray Refill, reducing plastic waste even further. It does this with a combination of natural plant and mineral powders to deodorise and absorb perspiration, including magnesium oxide and diatomaceous earth (a fossilised algae). It also contains sodium bicarbonate.

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You might still want the reassurance of an antiperspirant for important events or busy days - so don't feel you have to commit to one or the other for good. Certified COSMOS Natural by the Soil Association. It’s also certified by The Vegan Society and Leaping Bunny approved. This deodorant is gentle on your skin and formulated with natural mineral salts, magnesium, aloe vera and rosemary leaf extract.

The deodorant is applied using your fingers, although you can also buy a small bamboo spatula (50p) to get it out of the jar. You won't currently find most of these products in high street stores (aside from Holland and Barrett, which has a good range), so it can take a bit of time and research to figure out what's out there and what's best for you. It's worth remembering that natural ingredients can still cause skin reactions. For example, bicarbonate of soda can irritate the skin and cause itchiness, especially if used after shaving, and some essential oils that are commonly found in natural deodorants might also cause skin irritation. The base ingredients in Wild deodorant includes tapioca starch to absorb moisture, and sodium bicarbonate to control odour. Extracts of essential oils provide the fragrances.The brand claims Akt, developed by two West End dancers, has been tested on more than 1,000 professional dancers and athletes. It's claimed to be plastic, aluminium and cruelty-free and to absorb both wetness and odours (although it stops short of classing itself as an antiperspirant). Claims also suggest that this plugging of sweat ducts with certain aluminium compounds prevents the body ridding itself of potentially carcinogenic substances absorbed during antiperspirant use. Natural moisture absorbers, such as tapioca starch, arrowroot and kaolin clay, are typical ingredients used in these products, along with antibacterial ingredients such as baking soda, citric acid and ammonium alum, which prevent odours. Despite this declaration, many people still have doubts and concerns, which is why the entire Salt of the Earth range of deodorants is paraben free.

Be prepared for a transition period in which your armpits get used to the switch from antiperspirant to natural deodorant - and don't give up in the first few weeks of use. The base ingredients include tapioca starch for moisture absorption and sodium bicarbonate for odour control. It also contains a range of natural fragrances including patchouli oil. There are several scents to choose from. Similar to the Natural Deo Co offering, it contains bicarbonate of soda and arrowroot to help prevent odours by altering the skin's natural pH.

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This fragrance-free vegan deodorant (or 'anti-odorant' as it calls itself) comes in the form of a tube of cream that you apply to the underarms by hand. This product is a crystal made from potassium alum - a natural mineral salt - and sits on the surface of the skin in a microscopic layer, where it kills bacteria. Ammonium alum is another one you'll commonly find in this type of product.