Salt of the Earth Natural Deodorant 90g

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You might still want the reassurance of an antiperspirant for important events or busy days - so don't feel you have to commit to one or the other for good. It's worth remembering that natural ingredients can still cause skin reactions. For example, bicarbonate of soda can irritate the skin and cause itchiness, especially if used after shaving, and some essential oils that are commonly found in natural deodorants might also cause skin irritation. Subscription deodorant might seem a bit unusual, but you can pause, edit or cancel the subscription at any time, and adjust deliveries or swap scents to suit you. For example, crystal products such as Salt Of The Earth contain potassium alum, and PitRok is made from ammonium alum - both aluminium salts. Also, the lid is made out of regular plastic - the company says that when it tried to design a sugarcane lid, it crumbled.

We've rounded up the key players, costs, eco and ethical claims, and some insights from users to help you decide. Natural deodorants are claimed to be kinder to skin by using largely naturally derived ingredients.None are true antiperspirants, so you will have to make your peace with a certain level of wetness.

As your hands should be clean, this might not be so practical with a deodorant you want to take on the go. The company says its products are 100% natural, free from preservatives, alcohol, artificial fragrance and palm oil, and are registered with The Vegan Society.

One user told us the deodorant had done a 'decent' job but that it sometimes needed to be reapplied during the day. Similar to the Natural Deo Co offering, it contains bicarbonate of soda and arrowroot to help prevent odours by altering the skin's natural pH. Try different brands and strengths until you find one that suits you. Opt for mini bundles if you want to try out a few scents or different options to find the best fit for you.

This product is a crystal made from potassium alum - a natural mineral salt - and sits on the surface of the skin in a microscopic layer, where it kills bacteria. Ammonium alum is another one you'll commonly find in this type of product. There are no added extras here - just crystal in a box. So if you're after a no-frills eco deodorant product that will last for six plus months (if you look after it) for not much outlay, this could be the one for you. A key fear is around aluminium in deodorants potentially causing cancer. The theory is that aluminium compounds such as aluminium chlorohydrate or aluminium zirconium, used to stop sweating, can be absorbed through the underarms and cause breast cancer. One user said: 'I've used this one and found it very capable of handling odours across everyday and more strenuous activities, like running, hiking and holidays in the sun, and it lasts for an absolute age.'LONG LASTING PROTECTION - Provides long-lasting and effective protection from body-odour, keeping you feeling fresh, confident and odour free for longer. Apply to freshly-cleaned wet or damp underarms, ideally after a bath or a shower. Alternatively, wet the crystal before application. Do not use on broken skin. Keep the crystal dry between uses to enhance product life. But it's worth knowing that this is not necessary for letting out toxins, as some brands claim. Your body already has sophisticated detoxing processes in the form of your liver and kidneys. Sweating is more about effective temperature regulation than detoxing.

Others reported that it left greasy marks on their clothing if they dressed as soon as it was applied, so they preferred to let it settle a bit first.

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There's a range of unisex scents available, largely based on essential oils such as peppermint, citrus, rosemary and bergamot, as well as gender-specific options. This fragrance-free vegan deodorant (or 'anti-odorant' as it calls itself) comes in the form of a tube of cream that you apply to the underarms by hand. The Salt of the Earth Natural Deodorant Spray bottles are recyclable and made from 100% plant derived plastic. Additionally, the Unscented Natural Deodorant Spray by Salt of the Earth can also be refilled using the Salt of the Earth 500ml or 1ltr Unscented Natural Deodorant Spray Refill, reducing plastic waste even further. From an industry authority perspective, the Cosmetics, Toiletries and Perfumery Association (CTPA) has stated: “Parabens are officially approved for use under the Cosmetics Directive (76/768/EEC), the European legislation that regulates all cosmetics and toiletries. We can reassure the public that all cosmetic and toiletry products containing parabens may continue to be used safely.”