When it comes to deodorant, there's no shortage of myths floating around. From aluminum fears to detoxing your pits, it's time to separate fact from fiction. Here are five of the biggest deodorant myths - BUSTED!
1. Myth: Sweating Means Your Deodorant Isn’t Working
Truth: Deodorant isn’t the same as antiperspirant! Antiperspirants use aluminum compounds to temporarily block sweat glands, but aluminum-free deodorants like SONDR allow your body to sweat naturally while keeping odour at bay and keeping you feeling fresh and dry. A good naturally derived deodorant neutralizes bacteria, so you stay fresh without interfering with your body’s natural cooling process. Our bodies are smarter than we are, maybe it's time for us to start letting them do their thing!
2. Myth: You Need to Detox Your Armpits When Switching to Natural Deodorant
Truth: When switching to a non-toxic personal care product like natural deodorant, some of us experience an adjustment period as our sweat glands regulate and our microbiome rebalances after years of antiperspirant or chemical-based deodorant use. This can come in the form of excessive sweat or odour, and even an itchiness or rash, as our skin's pH rebalances. Factors that can affect the degree of detox you experience include the products you were using previously, your natural body chemistry and hormones, your water intake, and even the foods you eat! Once you get through this, you'll find your body is already naturally less smelly, then add in a high quality product like SONDR, and you'll wonder why you didn't do it sooner!
3. Myth: You Should Apply Deodorant in the Morning
Truth: Many say that nighttime application can actually be more effective! Applying deodorant before bed gives your skin time to absorb the ingredients, helping them work better when you wake up. If you ask us, it depends on your routine! If shower before bed, that's perfect, if you shower in the morning, that's great! The trick is to apply to clean skin, so you don't trap in odour-causing bacteria.
4. Myth: All Natural Means All Good
Truth: Just because something is labeled “natural” doesn’t mean it’s effective or safe for everyone. Some natural ingredients can be irritating, while others may not provide adequate odour protection. A well-formulated non-toxic deodorant combines safe, natural, and scientifically backed ingredients to keep you fresh without compromising on performance or health.
5. Myth: You Have to Reapply Natural Deodorant All Day
Truth: A high-quality non-toxic deodorant should last all day, through all of life's sweaty situations. Contrary to popular belief, reapplying is actually hindering your deodorant's performance. It isn't our sweat that stinks, it's the bacteria that accumulates on our skin. If we reapply, that fresh coat of deodorant is just trapping that bacteria on our skin, allowing it to make us smell. If we leave it to evaporate, so will the potential smell that would have come with it! Look for natural deodorants with effective odour-neutralizing ingredients, like zinc ricinoleate or magnesium hydroxide, to keep you smelling great from morning to night!
The Bottom Line
Don’t let these common deodorant myths keep you from making the switch to a cleaner, more effective option. SONDR’s non-toxic, cruelty-free, aluminum-free deodorants are made in Canada and designed to keep you fresh without harsh chemicals, so you can feel confident all day long!
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