Arm & Hammer Essentials is One of the More Effective Natural Deodorant I Use
Written: Sep 21 '09
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Pros: Good price, pretty effective for a natural deodorant, unscented, triclosan
Cons: Availability, not totally unscented, takes a while to be effective
The Bottom Line: This is one of my favorite natural (aluminum-free) deodorants, as it is more effective than many of the others I have tried.
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One of the major changes I decided to make in adding a lot of more natural things to my lifestyle was no longer using deodorants that contained aluminum. I had never had luck with non-antiperspirants in the past, but when I had my first baby, I figured it would be the time to make the change, since I wasn't working and I wanted to make my body healthier.
Arm & Hammer Essentials Unscented Natural Deodorant
I found this product at Walmart. I don't remember how much I paid, but I don't think it was as expensive as most natural deodorants (Tom's of Maine, Alba, Nature's Gate, etc). In fact I think it was more or less on par with the price of "average" deodorants, if I remember correctly. It was also really convenient, and perhaps even surprising, to find this deodorant at Walmart. Unfortunately, I have not been able to find it since, so I may have to order online. I fear that maybe it is being discontinued, although the Arm & Hammer Essentials website has this product listed on it. This product is available in "Fresh Scent" in addition to the unscented (I have only tried the unscented).
Ingredients
Dipropylene Glycol, Water, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Stearate, Sodium Bicarbonate (Baking Soda), Anthemis Nobilis (Chamomile) Flower Oil, Coriandrum Sativum (Coriander) Fruit Oil, Pelargonum Graveolens (Geranium) Flower Oil, Citrus Aurantium Delcis (Orange) Peel Oil, Triethyl Citrate, Triclosan, Tetrasodium Edta, Allantoin.
Natural ProtectionAluminum FreeParaben FreeNo Aluminum; No Parabens; Contains Arm & Hammer Baking Soda and Natural Plant Extracts to Absorb and Fight Odor.
My Thoughts
I have tried a lot of non-aluminum deodorants and it has been a tough road. I have always had issues with sweating and underarm odor, so I have always relied on antiperspirants like Secret. I remember trying some non-antiperspirants as a teenager and in college and it was a failure. I figured since I was becoming a stay-at-home mom and also trying to make our house a natural household, this would be the time to try a natural deodorant (compared to sweating/smelling in a suit or blouse for work!).
This deodorant looks pretty average. It is in a typical twist-up style container. The deodorant is a translucent color, and it has a smooth consistency. When I put it on, it feels good- not too thick or thin - and I feel like I get a good coating. I have never had underarm irriation and it has never burned when I applied it (and I shave every shower).
This product is unscented, but it does have a scent to it. I personally think the smell is light, and I would say the scent is sort of lemony, maybe a little piney. It is tough to pinpoint but I would say the ingredients give it a citrus smell. The scent fades quickly, and it is not strong. I don't notice a lasting odor and I don't find it overwhelming.
As far as performance, I would say this deodorant does better than all the others I have tried. My guess is the biggest difference being that this has triclosan in it (an antibacterial).
This deodorant does not prevent me from sweating, but I did not expect that it would. It is not an antiperspirant. However, it does control odor. I actually do feel like it keeps the sweating down a little bit, but it could be because of the combined benefits.
As far as controlling odor, this does the best job of any natural deodorant I have tried. Sometimes I do get a little bit of a "funk" by the end of the day, with a slight sweaty odor, but in times where I am doing a lot of physical activity or it is particularly hot, reapplication in the afternoon does help.
Overall
I can't say this deodorant is perfect, but it is one of the best natural deodorant I have tried, and I have probably more than half dozen sitting in my bathroom (deodorant crystal, Tom's of Maine, Alba, Nature's Gate, etc). I rely on this deodorant the most, and it is the most reliable non-aluminum one I have tried over the years.
I will reiterate that it took a while for natural deodorants to work, probably because my body had to adjust. The other natural deodorant I rely on the most is Kiss My Face Liquid Rock in Lavender.
Arm & Hammer Essentials: http://www.armandhammeressentials.com/
Recommended:
Yes
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