You might have noticed that, while we sell a Deodorant, we never talk about it being an ‘anti-perspirant’. That’s because we don’t make one. Why? Surely the number one way to make sure teens and tweens don’t smell sweaty is to stop that sweat?
Well, not exactly.
To stop you sweating, traditional antiperspirant-deodorants have to use a variety of ingredients that we’re not happy to use in our products. And because we think teens/tweens need to sweat to keep everything in balance.
Here’s our anti-antiperspirant thinking:
😣Antiperspirants stop you sweating
And sweating is good for you. It’s your body’s way of cooling down. It’s also your body’s way of getting rid of toxins and other nasty stuff. Plus sweat itself doesn’t smell bad. It’s when the bacteria on your skin starts to break it down that things get stinky.
😟They do this by blocking your pores
…with Aluminium compounds, to be precise. These are such small molecules, they literally penetrate your skin and get into your body, forming a temporary ‘plug’ inside the sweat duct, which stops you sweating. If this idea makes you uncomfortable, you might also have heard the news and rumours about Aluminium and its link to breast cancer, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and dementia....
☹️Aluminium is an oestrogenic chemical
While a direct link is still to be found linking aluminium to cancer, the National Cancer Institute has confirmed that aluminium, like parabens, is an oestrogenic chemical – which means that it interacts with your body’s hormones and cells in ways similar to oestrogen. And you definitely don’t want that, because excess oestrogen plays a role in promoting cancer cells.
🙁Antiperspirants upset the balance of the bacteria on our skin
A healthy armpit has a lot of beneficial bacteria that keep bad smells at bay. Using anti-perspirant, particularly those containing aluminium, knocks out those bacteria in a similar way to how antibiotics kill off the ‘good’ bacteria in our gut. If the armpit microbiome is upset, you might suffer from irritation or skin sensitivity. You might also end up smelling worse if you stop using the antiperspirant.
Our All-Natural Deodorants are 100% natural, aluminium-free and actually work
What’s our solution for sweaty teens/tweens who don’t want to go the antiperspirant route? Our award-winning All-Natural Deodorant - a 100% natural and aluminium-free deodorant that actually works (which btw is just about the Holy Grail of skin and body care!).
We’ve replaced the harsh chemicals and pore-cloggers most conventional deodorants use, with natural and skin-friendly ingredients. Instead of blocking your sweat glands, our All-Natural Deodorant works in three clever and effective ways:
⭐️ First, the natural powders, corn starch and kaolin, absorb wetness and make it hard for bacteria to break down sweat and create odour.
⭐️ Second, powerhouse essential oils (Neem, Kanuka, Niaouli…) knock out the iffy bacteria, so your sweat doesn’t get a chance to smell funky. But your armpit microbiome is left intact.
⭐️ Finally, deliciously scented Rosemary, Lavender, Peppermint and Spearmint make your armpits smell super-sweet, and Shea Butter makes them super-soft. (We love the idea of our kids having ultra-soft armpits!).
Yep, your kid will sweat. But sweating is natural - and, as we’ve already said, good for you! And, thanks to our powerful, odour-bashing ingredients, they’ll stay smelling sweet all day. Important, too: it comes in a stick that goes on soft and creamy and dries to a slightly powdery finish. So, no more cold, sticky armpits!
Find out more about our 100% natural, aluminium-free All-Natural Deodorants.
