Natural Deodorant and Armpit Detox

Let’s talk armpits, shall we? Conventional deodorants and antiperspirants are loaded with toxic chemicals and additives that can penetrate our skin.

❌ Parabens- found in 99% of breast cancer tissue biopsies

❌ Aluminum– some evidence links aluminum to cancer and Alzheimer’s Disease

❌ Phthalates– Endocrine disruptors that can cause hormone imbalance and infertility

❌ Propylene glycol– aka antifreeze

❌ Formaldehyde-  a known carcinogen

Switching to a nontoxic deodorant is one of the first things we should do on our journey to safer products, but first get rid of the junk with an armpit detox! This will help to remove odor, irritation, and imbalances.

ARMPIT DETOX

In a bowl, mix

•1 tablespoon bentonite clay

•1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar (I recommend Bragg's ACV With the Mother)

•1-2 teaspoons of water (if needed to achieve a pasty consistency)

*do not use a metal bowl/spoon to mix

Slather it on your armpits for 5-20 min and then rinse off in the shower. If your skin is sensitive, start slowly. Do this as often as needed (1x a day) until odor goes away and/or natural deodorant doesn’t cause irritation. Then continue to detox as needed or during hormonal shifts or if you feel like your deodorant stops working 

FAVORITE NONTOXIC DEODORANT

Primally Pure - 100% organic, doesn’t stain, and delivers a gentle peppermint and eucalyptus scent without chemicals. The charcoal and clay detox your armpits and eliminate odor, while the arrowroot absorbs moisture! My husband has used this for years and has never complained. Use code sunnyseedco10 for 10% off your first purchase. 

Beautycounter recently launched their clean deo and I am insanely impressed. It works just as well, if not better than my beloved Primally Pure. The main difference is it has a clear residue and the scents are slightly stronger, but still not overpowering.

Smell ya later!