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    Does natural deodorant really work?

    Updated:9 Oct 2018 7:33 AM | Posted by
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    The journey to find a great natural deodorant that works can be an arduous one – because let’s be honest, a lot of them don’t seem to do their job. And what’s the point in buying a natural deodorant if it doesn’t actually negate body odour? That’s just wasted cash and nobody has time for that.

    So why do so many people switch to natural deodorant? And is there actually a natural deodorant that works? We spoke to Annabelle Personeni, A'kin’s Botanical Chemist, to find out.

    Natural deodorant vs regular deodorant – what’s the difference?

    “Natural deodorant is gentle on the skin and respects the skin physiology,” says Annabelle. “In comparison, a regular antiperspirant interferes with the natural skin processes by blocking sweat ducts.” So rather than stopping you from physically sweating like a regular antiperspirant spray does, a natural deodorant will work on the odour of sweat.

    The base of the formulations of true natural deodorants are generally also as gentle and as eco-friendly as possible, without nasties like ethoxylated solubilisers. Some natural deodorants, such as the A'kin Geranium & Cedarwood Natural Deodorant, are also formulated without zinc based actives, which makes them more biodegradable and therefore better for the environment. So no nasties for you or the earth – win, win!

    How does natural deodorant work?

    You might be surprised to know that the sweat your body releases to cool down on a hot summer day or after a strenuous workout doesn’t smell. “Sweat has no scent but offensive malodour occurs when skin's natural bacteria start degrading it,” explains Annabelle.  “It’s the by-products of sweat that cause malodour so a good deodorant will reduce the degradation of sweat by bacteria, then cover any possible malodour.”

    The A'kin Geranium & Cedarwood Natural Deodorant provides the perfect natural odour-neutralising solution thanks to the natural active in the formula, which slows down the ability of bacteria to degrade sweat. The environmentally-friendly alcohol in the formula also helps to reduce the quantity of bacteria on the skin, while natural essential oils emit a beautiful aromatic fragrance to cover the possible residue malodour.

    Is there really a natural deodorant that works?

    Now you know what natural deodorant is, we’ve come to the million dollar question – does it actually work as well as regular antiperspirants? According to Annabelle, it does. “There is no reason to say that natural deodorant is less effective than a non-natural deodorant,” she says. “The efficacy of a deodorant is generally dependant on the concentration of the actives and the fragrance. So whether it works does not depend on how natural it is.”

    So if you’ve been looking high and low for a natural deodorant that’s worth opening your purse for, you can call off the search – because yes, we’ve found a natural deodorant that works. It’s the A'kin Geranium & Cedarwood Natural Deodorant and it’s about to become your new handbag essential.

    Not only is it a natural deodorant in an easy-to-use spray formula that can be used on the whole body (perfect for touching up throughout the day!), it also smells amazing – the aromatic blend of Geranium, Cedarwood and Patchouli oils are not only great for odour control but they can also have an aromatherapy-based calming and uplifting effect. Plus, it’s not powder-based so you can forget about those unsightly white marks.

    I’m obsessed and can’t stop using it! Check out my full review here .Want to pick one up for yourself? The A'kin Geranium & Cedarwood Natural Deodorant is exclusive to Priceline, so run, don’t walk. If you'd like to find out more about the A'kin Geranium & Cedarwood Natural Deodorant, click here.

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    RINNY 25 Nov 2020 8:37 PM

    I hope you enjoy using it!

    Miramarmari 27 Feb 2020 7:23 PM

    I have tried natural deodorants but I still seem to get the BO smell, so I get drawn back to the regular deodorant

    Dilettante 11 Feb 2020 5:25 PM

    I made the switch about 6 months ago and haven't looked back. Ok, so on a hot and humid day I might need to touch up around lunch time, but I was doing that with a regular antiperspirant anyway. I tried going back to an antiperspirant to compare, and was so much more aware of the 'coating' feeling in my underarms- it was quite a turn off!

    Lyn2765 13 Jan 2020 9:09 PM

    I have previously tried both crystal and natural spray deodorants, including Sukin and A’kin, but didn’t find that they worked for me (I sweat heavily when I have hot flushes - damn menopause!) I now use MyAura Organics stick deodorant, and it works really well for me. Even when I use it straight after shaving it doesn’t irritate my (extremely sensitive) skin. It’s available at Coles and Woolworths, so it’s easy to source.

    RINNY 22 Nov 2020 3:38 PM

    I use this one too. I like the scent of the citrusy one.

    PoshBec 10 Dec 2019 9:22 AM

    Haven't tried natural deodorant yet...not convinced it will do the job, especially in the heat and humidity.

    Emily993 22 Nov 2019 1:51 PM

    I do like the idea of a natural deodorants. Also the effect on nature with the plastic packaging.

    Michelle240 18 Nov 2019 9:47 AM

    I'm a huge fan of the natural deos as I find them kinder on my skin. The Akin one sounds absolutely divine!

    MoonlightSak16 15 Nov 2019 1:23 PM

    I am looking for a good natural deo for the gym.

    aoperez 12 Nov 2019 2:14 PM

    I have used natural deodorant for years, using the crystal, Akin, Sukin ones but I am also lucky in the sense that I am not a sweaty person, so I tend not to need a very strong deodorant

    NaturalIntegrity 18 Oct 2019 9:25 AM

    I make Natural Deodorant for myself and customers. I have been doing so for 4 years. I started making Natural Integrity Deodorant because nothing ever worked for me and I become passionate about natural products our environment and using essential oils. I would always smell and sweat heavily. It was not until I used the natural version the odour stopped and the excessive sweating (incredible).

    Sweat does not actually smell it is what happens after it comes out that cause the unpleasant odour. The Essential oils stop the bacteria because certain oils are Anti-microbial and Antiseptic. As for the perspiration while I have been using Natural deodorant my perspiration has decreased.

    I make the hypothesis this happened because anit-perspirants were not allowing my body to regulate the temperature because body sweats main function is to control body temperature. Therefore, the anti-perspirants were blocking my sweat gland and causing me to overheat bringing me more sweat. I would definitely try other natural deodorant brands and recommend Natural Deodorants with similar ingredients to the ones I make.

    CaitMay 14 Aug 2019 8:03 PM

    I love how they said antiperspirant stops you from sweating, while natural deodorant tries to cover the body odour... then also claims that it works just as well as antiperspirants... while I would love natural deodorant I want the protection that I get from my regular antiperspirant so I’m going to stick to that thanks, especially during summer.

    Dance 7 Aug 2019 7:24 PM

    I haven't had good experiences, but I plan to keep trying.

    Lisa359 17 Jul 2019 6:40 PM

    I use the A'kin deodorent and find it quite effective. I've tried a few of the crystal ones with limited success.

    june 6 Jul 2019 9:00 PM

    I have tried crystal deodorant and a few others but find I need to use a men's deodorant to block odours and to stay dry.

    Blossom123 22 Jun 2019 10:25 PM

    I switched to the crystal a number of years ago and find it works great for me. I'd tried a number of natural ones with a variety of ingredients and actually tossed some in the bin because they made matters worse.

    ThisIsMe 31 May 2019 12:41 PM

    I've only tried the sukin one and I was not a fan at all. I prefer the anti antiperspirant I know people say they are no good but its my preference. I hate getting sweat patches etc and don't want to always need to be mindful of my pits personally.

    CaitMay 14 Aug 2019 8:04 PM

    I feel exactly the same way! I would rather the protection of a good antiperspirant.

    Lucy16 29 May 2019 9:37 PM

    As long as people are aware of the difference between anti-perspirant and deodorant.

    vmn 23 May 2019 2:21 PM

    Very interesting comments it is a good read

    kirstywise77 17 May 2019 12:12 AM

    Should pay more attn to whats inside it

    CaitMay 14 Aug 2019 8:07 PM

    It’s a bit like that, but I will also trade a little bit of the natural-ness if I know that it works.

    Rpear 16 May 2019 6:00 AM

    I am still not convinced ! But I am stubborn! This is one area I go for strength and power ! This is cairns so it can't be messed with haha!

    I just liked the girls abs! Nice motivation!

    Sootyhere 15 May 2019 11:31 AM

    Thanks for the article. I think it's great that we have so many natural alternatives

    MoonlightSak16 13 May 2019 9:03 AM

    I got a sample of natural deo made with baking powder from my local natural skincare store. It was alright . Looking to try some more brands.

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