by Aude Camus
Did you have any idea that deodorants are probably one of the most toxic things you use on a daily basis? They are loaded with toxic allergens and chemicals including aluminum known for favorizing breast cancer and Alzheimer, parabens or triclosan known for favorizing hormone disruption … Not to mention how absolutely not eco-friendly they are, from their components to their packaging. So what? Should we stop using any antiperspirant product and live with our non-sexy but chemical-free smelly armpits? Thanks, but no, I don’t think so. It is true finding a natural deodorant that works wasn’t that easy before, but they are now quite a number of different options out there including the following three which I have personally tested and approved.
by alphabetical order
Coconut Matter – MOOD Deodorant
Did you have any idea that deodorants are probably one of the most toxic things you use on a daily basis? They are loaded with toxic allergens and chemicals including aluminum known for favorizing breast cancer and Alzheimer, parabens or triclosan known for favorizing hormone disruption … Not to mention how absolutely not eco-friendly they are, from their components to their packaging. So what? Should we stop using any antiperspirant product and live with our non-sexy but chemical-free smelly armpits? Thanks, but no, I don’t think so. It is true finding a natural deodorant that works wasn’t that easy before, but they are now quite a number of different options out there including the following three which I have personally tested and approved.
by alphabetical order
Coconut Matter – MOOD Deodorant
What: A coconut oil-based deodorant which is both chemical-free and plastic-free. It is produced locally and artisanally with a variety of organic, fairly traded and cruelty free ingredients and packed in a biodegradable carboard and laminate tube.
Fragrances: SPRING (Geranium, Lavender, Lime) / ZEN (Cedarwood, Bergamot, Vetiver) / HERO (Peppermint, Eucalyptus, Rosemary) – my personal fav / FREE (fragrance-free)
Why we love it: because on top of being a deodorant, the coconut oil works on improving the underarm skin’s health leaving it healthy and smooth
Price: HKD 120
Where to buy it: online or at selected retailers
Lush – T’EO
Fragrances: SPRING (Geranium, Lavender, Lime) / ZEN (Cedarwood, Bergamot, Vetiver) / HERO (Peppermint, Eucalyptus, Rosemary) – my personal fav / FREE (fragrance-free)
Why we love it: because on top of being a deodorant, the coconut oil works on improving the underarm skin’s health leaving it healthy and smooth
Price: HKD 120
Where to buy it: online or at selected retailers
Lush – T’EO
What: a balancing and refreshing deodorant bar, free of aluminum and packed with sweat-absorbing powders and odor-neutralizing essential oils. It is also cruelty-free.
Fragrance: juniper berry, tea tree and lemon grass
Why we love it: being a solid bar, it comes with no packaging making it the best eco-friendly option
Price: HKD 105
Where to buy it: at Lush stores around town and online
Schmidt’s Naturals – Natural Deodorant
Fragrance: juniper berry, tea tree and lemon grass
Why we love it: being a solid bar, it comes with no packaging making it the best eco-friendly option
Price: HKD 105
Where to buy it: at Lush stores around town and online
Schmidt’s Naturals – Natural Deodorant
What: vegan and cruelty-free deodorants never formulated with artificial fragrances or aluminum. They come in a stick, enriched with natural magnesium, or in a sustainable glass jar.
Fragrances: Ylang-Ylang + Calendula / Rose + Vanilla / Lavender + Sage / Fragrance Free / Charcoal + Magnesium / Cedarwood + Juniper / Bergamot + Lime
Why we love it: we found it to be the most effective of the natural deodorants we’ve tried and also love the smooth and creamy texture of the stick.
Price: approx. HKD 70
Where to buy it: online on iHerb
Fragrances: Ylang-Ylang + Calendula / Rose + Vanilla / Lavender + Sage / Fragrance Free / Charcoal + Magnesium / Cedarwood + Juniper / Bergamot + Lime
Why we love it: we found it to be the most effective of the natural deodorants we’ve tried and also love the smooth and creamy texture of the stick.
Price: approx. HKD 70
Where to buy it: online on iHerb