Disclaimer: This is not my usual kind o' post, but pits are important. My inner circle of friends will tell you that I can really nerd out. This could possibly be filed under that category.
Over the last 365 days, I have tested the eight deodorants that you see in this photo plus three not in the photo (Tom's All Natural Long Lasting in Wild Lavender, Arm & Hammer Essentials in Unscented, and Addidas Fitness Fresh) and about six, 'diy' deodorant recipes.
*Nobody gave me any deodorant samples, so this is a completely unbiased review/opinion/thingy. That said, I will give you my address if you want to send me free stuff!
I'm old enough now that I should have accumulated enough aluminum through my arm pits that I could be listed as a geological reserve. With three kids in my house that are nearing the age of pit stink, I could not in good conscience hand them a tube of the same deodorant that I have been poisoning myself with for decades. At the same time, I can't send them out as those "natural smelling" kids either. Let's face it, middle school is hard enough without being the kid that stinks because your Mom is a little too 'green'.
All of the recipes and purchased deodorants tested are aluminum free and advertised as "natural". You may notice that there are three different deodorants pictured from Herban Cowboy. I really (really) wanted them to have the winner because I love the name. (I am a sucker for fun marketing.) I tested each deodorant for at least three weeks to see if it would lose effectiveness, ran at least four times each week, did yoga and worked in the yard with each one. I won't bore you with my 'pit rub notes' on each formula and just get to the punchline.
And the winner, beyond a shadow of doubt is....{enter drum roll here}
NATIVE. That* is GOOD STUFF. I've only tried the coconut & vanilla, but I'm a convinced customer. I would consider it a personal favor if you would all go and purchase a stick of this awesomeness so they will stay around for pits here and everywhere. Thanks!
https://www.nativecos.com
Peace and love to all from the farm!
~L
Over the last 365 days, I have tested the eight deodorants that you see in this photo plus three not in the photo (Tom's All Natural Long Lasting in Wild Lavender, Arm & Hammer Essentials in Unscented, and Addidas Fitness Fresh) and about six, 'diy' deodorant recipes.
*Nobody gave me any deodorant samples, so this is a completely unbiased review/opinion/thingy. That said, I will give you my address if you want to send me free stuff!
I'm old enough now that I should have accumulated enough aluminum through my arm pits that I could be listed as a geological reserve. With three kids in my house that are nearing the age of pit stink, I could not in good conscience hand them a tube of the same deodorant that I have been poisoning myself with for decades. At the same time, I can't send them out as those "natural smelling" kids either. Let's face it, middle school is hard enough without being the kid that stinks because your Mom is a little too 'green'.
All of the recipes and purchased deodorants tested are aluminum free and advertised as "natural". You may notice that there are three different deodorants pictured from Herban Cowboy. I really (really) wanted them to have the winner because I love the name. (I am a sucker for fun marketing.) I tested each deodorant for at least three weeks to see if it would lose effectiveness, ran at least four times each week, did yoga and worked in the yard with each one. I won't bore you with my 'pit rub notes' on each formula and just get to the punchline.
And the winner, beyond a shadow of doubt is....{enter drum roll here}
NATIVE. That* is GOOD STUFF. I've only tried the coconut & vanilla, but I'm a convinced customer. I would consider it a personal favor if you would all go and purchase a stick of this awesomeness so they will stay around for pits here and everywhere. Thanks!
https://www.nativecos.com
Peace and love to all from the farm!
~L