My Natural Deodorant Journey

The struggle is real. To find a cleaner deodorant, that is. Free from common toxins like aluminum and parabens, among many others. This is a great read highlighting the seven worst ingredients to watch out for in your deodorant - scary stuff.

Luckily for all of us, Beautycounter is hard at work perfecting their safer deodorant formula…but until then, I have a pretty intense regimen that allows me to stay dry and smelling clean.

Step 1 - Detox, Detox, Detox

Every week, I use Beautycounter’s Counter+ Charcoal Facial Mask on my armpits. Yes, you read that correctly. The mask purifies and balances, absorbing excess oil and drawing out impurities. Now, I can’t tell you all of the science behind it. What I can tell you, it works.

Step 2 - Detox (again) - Daily

That’s right. In addition to my weekly masking (um, pit-masking? underarm-masking?) I also use our Charcoal Cleansing Bar daily in the shower. With purifying Japanese binchotan charcoal, it absorbs impurities and keeps me feeling fresh all day. I personally use the Cleansing Bar, but the Counterman Body Bar works great too.

Step 3 - Finding The One

The “one,” of course, being the star of the day. The deodorant. I’ve gone through a few different brands - Schmidt’s, Native, Primally Pure. Personally, my favorite is Ursa Major Hoppin’ Fresh. It smells amazing. (So fresh and so clean clean). Bonus? You can get it on Amazon. Bigger bonus? As a Beautycounter consultant we get 15% off a whole list of clean products - including this one. But trust me, it’s worth the price either way.

Step 4 - Be Prepared

Now, even though I go through all of this to stay fresh, the Miami heat can get you. I keep travel-sized deodorants in my car for on-the-go, throughout-the-day touch ups. That’s just best practice, people.

I’d love to hear about any brands you’re loving or other home remedies you’re whipping up to stay toxin-free. Drop a comment below!