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Like Jen, I tend to reserve the aluminum antiperspirant junk for "special" occasions when I know that I may experience some modicum of stress - usually social anxiety, which is only made worse by thoroughly unattractive underarm sweat stains. So, sure, it works, but another sorry side effect of using it is that the chemical reaction of deodorant, sweat, and certain clothing fibers can actually create tough stains or even spoil delicate fabrics. If you end up with a stained shirt or blouse, don't dry clean it, whatever you do - it can actually set the stain and permanently discolor your garments. Instead, get a good stain remover and wash your stuff by hand. I love Laundress products so much I could marry them, and its recipe for removing pit stains really works - the stain remover is the best I've tried.

As an aside, another natural deodorant I've tried and liked - though I've found that you do need to reapply throughout the day - is Tom's Natural Stick in Lavender. It actually feels really soothing to such delicate skin and smells, well, like lavender.

-Jenifer Morgan...off to stay cool...

Posted by: ddiprima on 07/03/2008

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Annie's Organics on July 03, 2008 at 05:18 AM 1

I love the miessence tahitian breeze too! It's the first natural deodorant I have tried that actually works! I don't even have to re-apply it throughout the day. At a recent Going Green Expo I sold out of the Tahitian Breeze in the first day.... people kept coming up and asking for it as it is often sold out in the shops! It also comes in aroma-free, and ancient spice (which my husband loves). You can buy it online slightly cheaper ($8.95) directly from miessence reps like me: http://anniesorganics.mionegroup.com:80/en/category/3/3 Happy summer! Annie ONEgroup Independent Representative

Lori on July 03, 2008 at 05:41 AM 2

I've experienced chemical sensitivities for years. Here are a few more chemical free deodorants to try. Natural Purity Holistic Deodorant, Tropical Traditions lavender deodorant.

Kate on July 03, 2008 at 07:08 AM 3

I have found that all of the Aubrey's organic products are great and especially their deodorant- E plus High C

Mallory on July 03, 2008 at 07:09 AM 4

I switched to the Crystal deodorant from a Dove antiperspirant a few months ago after my mom was diagnosed with breast cancer and I had a scare myself. It's taken some getting used to the lack of an antiperspirant (when I posted about the switch on my blog no one seemed to understand that the new stuff wasn't supposed to keep me dry), and August here in New Orleans will be the true test, but so far I've been able to stick with it. A little bit of occasional wetness is worth the peace of mind and knowing I don't have all sorts of toxins going into my bloodstream right next to my lymph nodes and breasts.

Colette on July 03, 2008 at 07:23 AM 5

Most of the natural deodorants I tried worked very well in covering smell (I have no problem with the actual sweating, knowing that it's actually healthy) - but I do stink. Then I discovered "Aromacreme" by LUSH Cosmetics - all natural and not tested on animals! Highly recommended for smelly people!

Joan Fahlgren on July 03, 2008 at 07:24 AM 6

Regular deodorants make me itch, I tried a number of them and the all did the same. Now I just get my underarms good and clean and put a thin coating of Balmex baby ointment on them, this is a zinc oxide ointment and I'm sure other brands would work, too. This keeps the perspiration from sitting directly on the skin where it grows the smell creating bacteria. Balmex also works well to keep away heat rash in those creases where it tends to arise, under the boobies, between the legs and crotch, a belly flap if you have one.

Colette on July 03, 2008 at 07:25 AM 7

I meant to write that most of the natural deodorants I have tried did NOT work very well with regards to covering the smell of my sweat - until I found Aromacreme!

Emily on July 03, 2008 at 08:26 AM 8

I love Jason deoderant - I find it to be the dryest of the "natural" brands. When I need a little extra dry protection, I dab on a mixture of equal parts cornstarch and baking soda instead of talc to control wetness. I find this combo works even better than my old chem antiperspirants.

dottie on July 03, 2008 at 08:46 AM 9

We sweat. Important bodily function. We stink! Bacteria grow in these moist sweaty places and give off smell! Sweat is OK in my book. Smell - not so much. The Deodorant Stones/crystals (there are several, we prefer the rock shaped ones with no/minimal packaging) work by inhibiting the bacteria. They do not keep you dry or cover up one smell with another. And, as mentioned, they do not seem to work for everyone - but they do for most. We have used them successfully for years. In the tropics (SE Asia), local women use powder under their arms to stay dry. There is some evidence that diet can effect your BO. As we are individuals, whether a heavy meat diet makes you have smellier sweat probably also depends on the person. Whatever you use/works for you, try not to clog pores or have too much disposable packaging.

Erica on July 03, 2008 at 09:17 AM 10

While visiting family overseas two years ago, I stopped in at LUSH and picked up a solid deodorant bar in Cork, Ireland. I haven't gone back to store-bought ever since then - they have several 'flavors' of solid deodorants, but the gist of it is to crush a little bit of the solid bar and apply it with a brush or a puff to your bits that might get sweaty and smelly. It doesn't help with sweat, but it certainly makes you smell quite lovely. I use LUSH's Teo bar, which has a light citrus scent. The bars tend to last a while (unless you're powdering your whole body at once) and they're reasonably priced for how long they last.

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