Are you in transition to a more responsible consumption mode in your bathroom? The first product you should think is your spray deodorant - Vanilla, blueberry and fruit of the dragon smell with more synthetic ingredients than each other. Exit conventional deodorants filled with aluminum salts and controversial ingredients, and places deodorants with healthy and respectful compositions of sensitive skin. Choosing a good deodorant allows you to take care of the fine skin of our armpits and to get rid of the odors caused by perspiration (dirt, dandruff, pollution, lacquer, cigarette smoke, etc.).
A distinction is still to be emphasized between deodorants and anti-transplants /anti-personnel; The first have the role of scaring away bad odors due to perspiration and not to eliminate perspiration like the latter. Indeed, by wanting to remove this natural function of regulation of the body, the anti-transplant will come to plug the pores of the armpit. Continuously using this type of anti-transplants is not at all recommended.
Conventional deodorant characteristics
Heat, stress, disease, sport, are the factors that trigger our more or less large -scale sweating. The objective is to hide the bad smells that result from it, see to eliminate them.
For this, deodorants and conventional anti-transplants are made up of aluminum salts (aluminum chlorohydrate or aluminum aluminum sulfate) synthetically. Aluminum is recognized as a heavy metal whose amount recommended in cosmetics should not exceed 0.6%, yet even below this threshold aluminum is a harmful ingredient and can potentially cause cancers (in particular breast ) and neurodegenerative diseases. The risk of being absorbed by the body by crossing the skin barrier is all the greater since the skin of the armpit is fine and very fragile after shaving.
Other synthetic ingredients such as parabens' conservatives (butylparaben or propylparaben), silicones (cyclopentasiloxane or cyclotetrasiloxane), non -natural perfumes, antibacterial agents (triclosan), propellant gas (butane, propane, isobutane ...) Strongly set aside by European regulations and health services because they cause skin irritation of environmental pollution, allergies but mainly because they are suspected of being endocrine disruptors.
Note that when you decide to change your deodorant, going from a conventional deodorant to a natural deodorant, your armpits may need transition time. This period can discourage you concerning the use of conventional cosmetics because the effects of stopping controversial ingredients will be as follows: persistent odors, demonstrated efficiency less quickly, more regular use ... Do not give up! This detox period may seem long (up to 1 month) because your armpits reject the last chemical residues from your old deodorant or anti-transpiring.
Natural deodorant characteristics
Unlike conventional deodorants, natural deodorants have stricter specifications because they favor ingredients of natural and not synthetic origin. In addition to being more respectful of the planet they will avoid the inconvenience caused by controversial ingredients and will be just as effective against the problems of sweating and smells. Indeed, efficiency is the decisive point in the consumer's purchase decision.
A natural deodorant will be distinguished by its ability not to block the natural sweating process, while protecting your skin with healthy active ingredients:
- Natural glycerin: Hydration
- Aloe vera: softener
- Alum stone: astringent (tighten pores)
- Kaolin: anti-humidity
- Palmarosa: anti-bacterial
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There are different forms of deodorants: in cream, roll-on, spray, solid, or stick the consumer will use the one whose type of application and sensoriality will please him the most.
The most popular natural and organic deodorants are those with a cream format, they have the advantage of being easy to use because applied to the finger and the disadvantage of changing texture according to the outside temperature, as for the Stick format , they have the advantage of being easily transportable and the disadvantage of having to be wet or heat before being applied. The best is to adopt an ecological deodorant, without controversial ingredients whose packaging requires the least plastic.
It is recommended to know your skin type (yes! Even for armpits) in order to be able to take a look at the ingredients that could cause irritation / redness or compromise their effectiveness. Doing a first search and watching the opinions on the product can tell you if after several weeks the deodorant is less effective or if it is causing buttons for example. The main reason could be in the presence of perfume, or too large essential oil and not tolerated by your skin.
Melahuac selection
- Bio deodorant spray green tea - marilou organic
Formulated with 100% natural ingredients including 20% ingredients from organic farming, it will bring freshness in the form of spray without blocking the natural sweating process. Made in France, the deodorant Marilou is labeled Ecocert and Cosmebio.
- Flower natural deodorant - Clemence and Vivien
In the form of cream, the deodorant is without aluminum salts because it favors powders and antibacterial essential oils. Presented in a glass jar, the ingredient list is 100% natural and the first ingredient is shea butter.
- Solid deodorant lemon & bergamot - as before
A deodorant that regulates the level of perspiration, tested under dermatological control and certified organic cosmos organic. For 50g, the deodorant can be used for 4 months which corresponds to 2 conventional spray deodorants: a real economy. Cocoa butter brings softness and a fluid texture for better application in biodegradable stick packaging.
