Ida's Soap Box

When you find a natural deodorant that works for you and that you feel good about using, the journey will be worth it. This blog provides some suggestions to help with the changes you may experience as you transition to natural deodorant. We hope that knowing what to expect will help you prepare for any possible adjustment period.

Switching from an antiperspirant or a commercial deodorant to a natural deodorant will be a unique experience for each person. We sell thousands of deodorants each year and while we receive very few comments about irritation, when it happens it can be quite frustrating. The bottom line with natural deodorants—it is all about what works for your body chemistry.

Why use a natural deodorant? The simple answer--why not! Making sense of the myriad of ingredients in skin care products is challenging and confusing. There are many ingredients that are "considered safe in the small doses used in skin care products." But when I think of the various products I use on my skin each and every day, I can’t help but wonder how much is "a safe small dose" after 65 years.

The claim that using antiperspirant causes breast cancer is listed under “common cancer myths and misconceptions” on the National Cancer Institute website. Part 3 continues debunking the major misconceptions concerning breast cancer and antiperspirants.