Natural scents

Hello!! I'm here to write a blog about natural deodorant. I am trying to slowly move all my products over to all-natural. Now I can't get rid of my glycolic wash and my retinol cream that I use every few nights. But, I am slowly but surely trying to move all my beauty products over to all-natural or close to all-natural. If it's not completely all-natural I'm going to make sure there aren't a ton of ingredients in it and I'm going to make sure I know what all the ingredients are. Basically if I can't pronounce it, I'm not putting it on my face or body. One part of moving to all-natural product is the deodorant. There is a lot of talk about aluminums and different ingredients in deodorant that are rumored to be bad for your health.

The National Cancer Institute says there is no conclusive evidence that proves that deodorant can cause breast cancer. There have been studies that show aluminum-based compounds (found in antiperspirants) that "plug" the sweat duct which will block the sweat from coming to the skin's surface may promote the growth of breast cancer cells because the aluminum ingredient will stay on the skin and it can be absorbed and can cause estrogen-like effects. Estrogen can promote the growth of breast cancer cells and some scientists have think that these ingredients can contribute to breast cancer.

With that being said, regardless if it's proven or not I just don't want to use chemically created stuff that will be absorbed or could possibly be absorbed into the skin. (everyone has their own opinion, this is just mine) so-I have been trying out some all natural deodorants.

I have tried Tom's of Maine deodorant



When I use the Tom's deodorant I use the apricot one. It smells nice but I do have to use it a few times throughout the day. Not my favorite but it is in my bag so if I need it in the middle of the day I will and it has a nice scent.

I also have tried Crystal deodorant



I really like this one!! I use the liquid roll-on and it is By far, my favorite ever! I can use it in the morning and it works all day long.

I have tried Jason


I get the lavender scent and it's pretty good. Didn't blow me away. I put it in the same field as the Tom's deodorant.

The last one I tried is Naturally Fresh Crystal



I have tried the roll-on and the spray. I like the spray more than the roll-on. They both do a decent job but nothing compares to the Crystal deodorant I wrote about earlier.

**now all the deodorants I used were liquid roller ones not just a crystal. I have seen those and tried those and they all are awful!! So don't waste your time on those get the liquid deodorants for sure!

Here is a blog from one of my favorite stores and websites. Www.lululemon.com there links, blogs, educational pages, everything on their website is awesome! And here is a link from their blog about natural deodorants as well. It's really great!

http://www.lululemon.com/community/blog/natural-deodorant-sweat-test/


Remember we all are different so what works for me, or what works in the Lulu blog might now work exactly for you but it's a start in the right direction if you're looking for a natural route.

http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/factsheet/Risk/AP-Deo



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I have heard lots of jabber about African black soap. I hadn't really looked into it much but I will admit it caught my attention. While i was at Whole Body restocking on some vitamins I was waiting in line and this huge bottle caught my eye.




I saw it, it was $5.99 for the smaller pump bottle so I said "ah, what the heck! Im trying it!" I went for the peppermint scent. There is also a citrus one but I wasn't diggin that scent. I asked the girl ringing me up what she thought of the product and she said she hadn't tried it but it has sold really well. I thought I might as well try it I've been interested in it. So I gave it a shot!

One nice factor is that is can be used as a face wash, a body wash, shaving soap, a shampoo and they say (the bottle says) that it can also be used as a general household cleanser. To be honest I don't know how you would use this as a household cleanser but I'm sure you could find 100 uses on Pinterest!!


Anyway, here's a little bit about about African Black Soap. This soap is made from purified water and genuine black soap. Black soap is the only soap mothers in Togo use on their newborns. So obviously this soap is gentle and great for sensitive skin. The process of creating this soap has been passed down using age-old traditional techniques. The ingredients used for this soap are pure virgin palm kernel oil, pure unrefined Shea butter and potash. Potash is created from plantain leaves and tree bark from the Agow tree from Africa. One of the main benefits from this soap is the high amount of Shea butter which is super rich and hydrating.

Black soap comes from "cooking" the soap to the point of charcoal. Many African cultures use charcoal as a detoxifying and purifying agent for the skin. So not only is this soap safe for sensitive skin but it also detoxifies and purifies sensitive skin. After "cooking" the soap, ashes are added to the hot oils and the soap cooks for 6 hours. The last step to making African black soap is letting it set in the sun for 3 weeks.

It sounds like a lot of work but the long process of cooking and soaking in the sun gives the soap it's gentle qualities.
Like I said there are lots of used for this soap as well. You can use it on babies, use it as a shaving soap, you can wash your face with it (this is what I use it for), you can use it as hand soap, shampoo and body wash.

I used this soap as a face wash and I used it with my Clarisonic and oh my gosh do I feel like a new woman! I have the peppermint scented one and my face felt amazing!!!! It is not too harsh nor drying. My face is actually quite hydrated and soft!!! Plus the price is awesome!! Go check it out!!

Www.alaffia.com

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