Since I got my BFP I've been trying to use more "natural" health and beauty products. I switched from Dove antiperspirant to Tom's of Maine unscented deodorant, and frankly, I smell bad. I had to run to catch my bus this morning, and I seriously feel bad for my coworkers today! Does anyone use a natural deodorant that actually works?
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I've had this problem and have tried so many! The one that works best for me is Schmidts, but I get a reaction to it. Someone else here posted about Real Purity and it seems to work great for me!
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I make my own, and so far it's the only natural deodorant that works. 1/3 c baking soda, 1/3 c corn starch or arrowroot powder, 1/3 c coconut oil, 10 drops of essential oil. Even my husband uses it now!
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I wear Toms, but there is only scent that actually smells good to me. I believe it is called powder fresh and has some pink on the label. It is harder to find, and I think only one store near me carries that scent. I bring it with me in my work bag and reapply bc toms lasts for an hour tops.
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I started having a reaction to my regular antipersperant (Dove) when I was pregnant with LO2. My armpits would get super itchy. So I switched to Tom's and haven't had a problem. I was nervous because I'm somewhat active in my job but I haven't had a problem with it. Now, if I workout or go running I definitely stink a bit, but I think that's going to happen with any natural, non antipersperant product.
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@LulaBee: Interesting! What kind of container do you keep it in? Do you just rub it in with your hands?
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@TrailRunner: Yeah, I guess I need to learn to bring it with me! They just had unscented and lavender when I checked at Target, but I'll have to keep an eye out for the fresh scent.
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Toms totally doesn't work! The best I have tried are Crystal Rock spray
http://www.amazon.com/Crystal-Rock-Deodorant-Spray-Cobalt/dp/B007768ZCA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1436986694&sr=8-1&keywords=crystal+rock+spray+deodorantand
Lavanila
http://www.sephora.com/the-healthy-deodorant-P237120?skuId=1479047but for me personally I still have to use regular doedorant at work.
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@ms.line: just put it in a smaller glass mason jar (have to use glass if you use the essential oils) and rub it in with our fingers. Takes a little getting used to, but it's not bad.
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Crystal Essence Mineral Deodorant Roll-On, Lavender works great for me
http://www.drugstore.com/crystal-essence-mineral-deodorant-roll-on-lavender/qxp217644
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I've recently started using one from the green beaver company. It says it is 24 hours which I haven't found to be true but if I apply three times a day I don't smell! Even with going for a run...
The stick I chose has a lemony smell but it pretty quickly becomes no scent.
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I've tried a ton and many (including toms) make me smell worse than no deodorant. The best I've found is the lavanila.
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I've heard good things about the crystal rock deodorant! You're supposed to use it on wet clean skin though so if you haven't showered you have to kind of wash your underarms. I saw my friend doing it and I thought she was crazy until she explained it to me
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@LulaBee: I also make my own and my recipe is really similar to yours! I'm not really stinky though (other than when breastfeeding!), so it works really well for me. I've been using mine for 1.5 years.
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Thanks for all the suggestions! My coworkers appreciate it.
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