my skincare & makeup history
Let’s talk skincare. I grew up fully embracing the “cake on the makeup” strategy. I’m not sure where it started,…
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what you put on your body is just as important as what you put in it.
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I finally made the move to natural deodorant! People said it was going to be painful for a few weeks and I didn’t believe them. Turns out they were right! Not only was it painful for my pits, but it was hard to stick with it, especially when there were definitely a few moments that didn’t smell great. But now that I am on the other side of “detoxing,” I am never going back!
I tried six different natural deodorant until I found one that I loved. The winner: Kopari Original Coconut Oil deodorant. Not only does it glide on smooth, but there is no residue and I smell great. I was using Secret Clinical strength before Kopari, so trust me when I say this was a major change for me.
I’m going to give you a quick review of the others too, so you can make some decisions for yourself if you don’t trust my top choice 😉
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- Kopari: simply the best!
- Primally Pure: great scent and not as coarse as some of the others, but it didn’t last very long.
- Schmidt’s Natural Deodorant: every time I put this on it hurt and it felt like I was rubbing sandpaper on my armpits… no fun!
- Primal Pit Paste: the first one I liked (before I tried Kopari), but did not like to put it on with my finger.
- Crystal Mineral Deodorant roll-on: not great, just okay.
- Native Deodorant: I broke out in little red itchy bumps with this one multiple times. No thanks.
Why did I decide to go with natural deodorant? I am trying to infuse my life with as many non-toxic products as possible. After I had Kooper, my skin became much more sensitive and I became more aware of what I was putting in and on my body.
In addition, here are some of the other reasons I decided to make the switch:
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- Aluminum (which is found in many deodorants) has been linked to health issues.
- Natural deodorant doesn’t block your pores from sweating… sweating is a good thing and using natural deodorant allows your good bacteria to do what it is supposed to do!
Some natural deodorants that I tried really didn’t work well for me or actually irritated my skin more than regular deodorant. Most of those had baking soda in them, which I guess is a sensitivity for me!
My top three choices:
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- Kopari Coconut Oil Deodorant
- Primally Pure Lemongrass Deodorant
- Primal PitPaste Natural Deodorant
I am so glad I made the move to a safer deodorant and finally found one I love. Let me know your thoughts and if there are any others that you’d like me to try!
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