Deodorants
Did you know that sweat doesn’t smell? No, we didn’t either! We sweat about a litre a day, when this is exposed to air it evaporates, but when we are very hot it can collect on the surface and not escape, especially in enclosed areas like our armpits. The smell is actually caused by bacteria that breed in the warm, moist, conditions created by those sweaty nooks and crannies of our body’s.

Sweating is actually very healthy for us as it’s one of the ways in which our bodies get rid of toxins. So rather than use an anti-perspirant which contains aluminium (see our Chemical Concerns page for more info) which stops the body from getting rid of those toxins, we believe it is better to perspire a little, but to be more friendly to other’s around us we choose aluminium free natural deodorants that allow the body to do what it’s designed to do, but stop the bacteria from breeding. So you should be cooler, with fewer toxins and a nice smell.

Gary O:This is a great alternative to the conventional roll-on deodorant. It’s easy to put on (unlike some sticks, which can be too dry) and smells really fresh. The only time I’ve noticed that I might need to reapply it during the day was when I was doing heavy exercise – I was hiking up a mountain! I think it should easily last approx. 2 – 3 months with 1 person using once a day; mine’s lasted over 5 months so far!
Gary R: If you are a slightly more sweaty person (I am), you may find that this is not effective for you (I did). I use the Jason Aloe Vera roll-on deodorant, and find that very effective all day - unless you are doing something very physical. You have to remember that there is no such thing as a natural antiperspirant - perspiring is natural, and natural deodorants do just that - they help to prevent the odour.