When I made the switch to organic living years ago, my (mostly toxic) personal care products were the last thing to go. Once I figured out what toxic industrial chemicals in food were doing to my body – I knew I had to get rid of them from every part of my life. I think this progression is how most people figure out how to detox their life too. First I cleaned out my fridge and pantry, then it was figuring out a natural way to clean my house, and then I went on to look at what I was putting on my body. The very first personal care product I switched out was what I rubbed under my underarms every day – right where some of my lymph nodes are, glands that plays a huge roll in the immune system.
The reason I started there was because as soon as I flipped my “Secret” anti-perspirant over to read the ingredients I noticed it had contained “Aluminum zirconium.” Right then, a memory I had when I was a child smacked me in the face. There was this neighbor of mine growing up who always had sweaty armpits. I mean her pits were so wet, that you could see it through her clothes ALL THE TIME. I didn’t quite understand why she had such sweaty armpits and others I knew did not. Because I was young and crazy inquisitive, while playing in the yard one day, I just straight up asked her- why do you sweat so much? She told me that she didn’t like using aluminum under her armpits. This information at the time totally didn’t make sense to me. I didn’t know what aluminum was or why I should care but I realized right then, she wasn’t wearing the anti-perspirants my brother or my parents were wearing for an obviously good reason. A good enough reason that she wasn’t concerned about the public embarrassment of sweaty pits.
Well, after my memory flashback, I researched the ingredient Aluminum, and found out it is linked to all sorts of diseases, including 2 that I sadly personally have witnessed in close friends and family members – Breast Cancer and Alzheimer’s Disease. The link of aluminum to these diseases is hotly debated, some studies find a low risk factor (probably those funded by the chemical companies) and some find horrible results, like those studies that find aluminum accumulating in breast tissue or breaking the blood brain barrier leading to Alzheimer’s.
The reason chemical companies put aluminum in anti-perspirants is to “dry out sweat by injecting aluminum ions in the cells that line the sweat ducts. When the aluminum ions are drawn into the cells, water flows in; the cells begin to swell, squeezing the ducts closed so sweat cannot get out,” according to the Julie Gabriel, The Green Beauty Guide. I don’t know about you but this reaction is really unnatural. Preventing sweat from exiting my body doesn’t seem like a good idea, considering humans sweat for a reason. Sweating actually has a lot of benefits – clearer skin, lowers body temperature and fights off sickness – so why would I want to prevent my body doing what it needs to do to stay healthy?
Just to give you a sense of how much aluminum is used in typical products – the FDA requires that all anti-perspirants decrease the average person’s sweat by 20 percent – so manufacturers usually use anywhere between a 10-25 percent concentration of aluminum in products. That is just crazy, isn’t it? Especially for an ingredient that is a potent neurotoxin.
So this is the ingredient that caused me to make the switch and should hopefully get you too (if you already haven’t) to run out and buy deodorant without Aluminum. (FYI – Some of the most toxic brands according to the Environmental Working Group include English Leather, Mitchum, Suave, Secret, Gillette, Right Guard, Soft & Dry, Tussy)
Let’s be honest though, knowing which personal care products to choose without toxins is tough and getting access can be even tougher. You can’t exactly just pop into an everyday drug store and always find a safe brand without aluminum and other harmful chemicals.
When you look at some of the most popular deodorants, you’ll notice they rarely have the USDA Organic Seal. This makes zero sense.
Think about it. If you’re going to make a deodorant with great ingredients like arrowroot powder (which can help keep you dry) and coconut oil and shea butter and MCT oil… the ingredients should be USDA certified organic. Plus, the skin under your arms is sensitive and can be vulnerable to irritation.
But I struggled to find deodorants that had this seal of approval. So, I created one myself.
The best part? It actually works.
Truvani Organic Deodorant: No aluminum. No other weird ingredients. Just deodorant that works. And it’s USDA certified.
Hope this post was help for you – please share with your friends and family, so they can know the truth!
Xo,
Vani
P.S. Here are some posts for more information about which chemicals to avoid in beauty products, how to find safe ones and some swap out products that I use…
- How to Avoid Chemicals in your Beauty Products
- Skin Care Tips and My Daily Skin Routine
- Holistic Hair Care Part 1
- Holistic Hair Care Part 2
- My Five Favorite Beauty Obsessions
- My Top Picks for Mascara
- The Ingredients In Sunscreen Destroying Your Health
Thanks for bringing us important updates and challenging the food industry!
I want to try it!!!!
Trying PPP would be my first move to start changing my cosmetics. My husband would be a hard on to switch on this one!
I spent a good year and a half trying different brands and never found anything that worked well for me. I’m now back to regular antiperspirant but only when occasion calls for it. I’d love an opportunity to try a new brand.
I have been wanting to make my own deodorant, as we have already made our own toothpaste. However, this sounds like it would be fun to try!
I have made the switch to organic foods several years ago and now only wild caught seafood from the USA about a year and a half ago while pregnant however I have not been able to find a natural deodorant that doesn’t make me stink and that I don’t have to use multiple times a day. This is particularly concerning considering I nurse my daughter and I know what I use/ put into/on my body is also transferred to her.
Would love to try! Thanks!
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I would love to try this out. I have tried to find women’s deodorant without antiperspirant in the past but wasn’t able to. I gave up trying and just thought I’d have to live with what was available. Thank you for introducing me to this new product!
I would absolutely love to try this! Especially since my three-year-old watches me put on deodorant and wants to put it on too! It would be awesome to have a product she could try when interested without the worry and concern.
Would love to win!
I have never heard of this one & am excited to try it. I have candida albicans amongst other things & I keep a rash under my arms. I have yet to find one that doesn’t break me out & is effective. Thanks for offering the giveaway!! 🙂
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Would love to try this … especially since it’s a variety pack, our eldest daughter has issues with sweating and gets embarrassed would love for her to try the strong version. Thanks!
I just bought some primal pit paste last month and I am in love!!! It is the only natural deodorant that has worked for me–and I sweat a lot.. would love some more to share the wealth with my loved ones.
I switched a while back to Pit Putty…..Would love to try this one….:-)
I really would love to win the Primal Pit Paste! Thank you for the opportunity to win this awesome product. So glad I found your FB page and blog! XO
I have only been trying to go all natural for four months and I was only thinking about the food my family and I ate. Now I’m aware of the toxins in everything. I am feeling very overwhelmed because I cannot find and/or cannot afford the beauty products that are safe. If I won, it sure would help me start down the right path. Thanks for the chance and more importantly, thanks for the information! 🙂
Already receive your email updates and am a fan on Facebook. I would love to win this!
I would love to try this. I’ve (unsuccessfully) tried many other natural deodorants and have always had to go back to the bad stuff.
I have been really careful about the shampoos, soaps, make up, sunscreen, and all other personal care products my family and I use for about five years now. There seem to be way too many chemicals in these products! My husband and son use an aluminum free deodorant but I haven’t found one that works for me yet. I would love to try this! Thanks for reminding me how terrible most deodorants out there are. This will motivate me to change.
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I already like you on the Facebook and receive your emails. After reading this post I really want to try the paste. Thanks for great info.
This is why I have avoided wearing anti-perspirents and deodorants as well. Due to there toxicity.
For sure I would like to try something organic and safe.
Keep up the hard work! Thanks for all the info you always provide.
Thank you so much for all of the great information you provide to the public! I really appreciate it!
Thanks so much for this post! I was searching for something like this .
I love this! I had no idea it had alum in it! Thanks for the info I would love to win.
Still working out how much I believe about all this GMO/organic/crunchy mom living. I think a lot of it makes sense, yet at the same time, most people are fine and seem healthy enough. Could take some getting used to and some time to try new things and gather new info. I’m open to it and thinking it may be better for my family. I’ve always wondered about whether anti-antiperspirants were safe, but didn’t know what to do other than just stink! Thanks for giving recommendations.
I’ve been looking for an all natural deodorant to use, so far I have only tried Tom’s of Maine, ,but I’m not sure I’ve found the best yet, i’d love to try this brand.
Thanks for the great give away!
Really appreciate all the excellent info offered daily. I am now reading all labels and making more informed choices of what goes into and on our bodies. Thank you for all your hard work!
Foodbabe, thank you for this article! I usually dont like to subscribe to emails, etc… but I actually look forward to all of your posts because I am alot like you, but the difference is ….you are really doing something about what is happening to our food supply, personal care supplies, etc.. to change it. ….and we need you! Thank you!! thank you!!
Oooh I wanna try some!
Thank you for all you do
I am an email subscriber and like on Facebook.
Appreciate your insight and very informative research.
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I have had a lot of trouble finding a good natural deodorant. I am thankful to hear a good review for this brand!
I am already a subscriber to FoodBabe, and I have already liked the FoodBabe Facebook page…
I would love to try this product!!! Over the last few months I have started to take out toxic products (from food to toothpaste) in my home and replace them with natural ingredients. I am now awake and I am making the choice to not be an experiment! Thanks for your words and actions!!
Interesting name. I use Tom’s of Maine right now, but I’d like to try this paste.
I have tried several natural deodorants and have found nothing that works for me, and most of them have left a huge rash and pits of fire. I would love to try this one in hopes that it would be different!
I have tried several natural deodorants with no luck. Most leave me with rashes and pits of fire. I would love to try this in hopes of being able to leave my name-brand store versions behind!
Ready to try something healthier!
I would love to try this! I switched to natural deoderants about 4 years ago. I find that I am allergic to most of them so I would love and hope that I can use this one!
I want to try it!
I can’t wait to try this!!!! Thank you!
Natural deodorant that works? I didn’t think it was possible!
I’ve been looking for a good replacement for my traditional, aluminum filled deodorant… Thanks, FoodBabe. 🙂
I’ve been curious about this deodorant.