I learned this little trick from Martha. You know how strongly she objects to perfumes, right? And deodorants? She really wants nothing to do with those.
As for perfume, I'm willing to take a small risk. The pleasure I get from it far outweighs my fear of any possible health risks.
But with deodorants, I've become more cautious myself too.
Many deodorants contain aluminum salts. These are said to reduce sweating by temporarily blocking the sweat glands.
That idea doesn't sit right with me for two reasons.
- First, the whole concept of blocking sweat glands bothers me. Sweating must have a purpose, and those glands are there for a reason, I figure with my limited common sense. I’d rather not interfere with that process.
- Second, even though it hasn’t been scientifically proven, I’ve often heard the suggestion that aluminum in deodorants could cause breast cancer. That idea stuck in my head, and since then I can’t use a regular deodorant without feeling uneasy or a bit guilty.
Of course, you could say: just use an aluminum-free deodorant. They exist!
And yes, I did that for a long time.
But aluminum-free deodorants are usually quite expensive and… I just don't find them very effective.
Then Martha taught me a trick that's even cheaper than the cheapest deodorant, doesn't block your sweat glands, and is actually far more effective.
For me, it keeps odors away for a full 24 hours!
- It costs almost nothing.
- You probably already have it in your home.
- And no, it's not some special natural deodorant.
- It's surprisingly simple.
How to use it
That's how I've been doing it for years now.
In winter, I use lavender oil after showering. In summer, I use coconut oil. I would actually prefer to use lavender oil all year round—it has such a calming effect on me. But unfortunately, I found that it caused yellow stains in my white summer blouses. In winter I usually wear darker colors anyway.
What does it cost?
How does it work?
It neutralizes unpleasant odors, in my experience for much longer than most deodorants. But you still sweat.
And honestly, I think that’s a good thing.
For me, this has been my go-to deodorant for years now: ultra cheap, simple, and surprisingly effective.
If you have sensitive skin, try a small amount first to see how your skin reacts.
I'm curious to hear your experience with this.
- Have you ever tried switching away from conventional deodorant? What was your experience?
- What's your go-to solution for staying fresh throughout the day?
- Have you found a natural alternative that actually works for you?
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