Baking soda free deodorants

Have you finally taken the plunge into using a natural deodorant and end up with red sore pits? Many natural deodorants contain baking soda because it is a good alternative to nasty chemicals that can help absorb bad odors. The problem is many people who use a baking soda based deodorant can have a reaction. It is up for debate that if you break out after using a natural deodorant it’s because you are “detoxing”. While that may be true in some circumstances, it is not for all. I can tell you why you may be breaking out. The answer to your pit woes may be a baking soda free natural deodorant.

What does baking soda deodorant do to your skin?

The science behind why so many people have this reaction is because of the pH in your skin compared to the pH in the baking soda. The pH of baking soda is a 9 which means its mildly alkaline compared to the pH of your skin which is around 5.5 which is mildly acidic. Over time, when you apply alkaline deodorant it can break down your acidic skin leaving it exposed and susceptible to irritation.

Symptoms include but are not limited to:

• redness
• inflammation
• soreness
• breakouts

Here are 4 baking soda free deodorants worth trying

1.  Honestly Phresh

I found that there isn’t a ton of reviews for Honestly Phresh, ( around 40) but most of them are positive. The price is very reasonable compared to most natural deodorants out there. The biggest complaints were it had a sticky residue and the fresh smell didn’t last long.  Overall, most everyone who reviewed this item would recommend it to a friend.  There is also a scent called “barely sweet” and an “unscented” version.

2. Magsol

Magsol received raving reviews or horrible reviews. There really wasn’t much in between.  I feel like this can be common for natural deodorants because so many people are use to conventional deodorant that doesn’t leave you wet, smelly, or leave much residue. The biggest complaints here was that they didn’t like the smell and the coverage didn’t last long. This one stick is supposed to last 4 months.

3. Primal Life

Primal Life Organics was similar to Magsol that their customers either loved it or hated it. The biggest complaint was that it was very messy and left a weird residue. Honestly, most natural deodorants have a paste like consistency which can leave a residue. But its for a very good trade in place of nasty chemicals.  This company prides themselves for being a “no waste” product since their packaging is biodegradable. One customer noted that though the actual deodorant comes in a cardboard container, it is saran wrapped in plastic, which seems to defeat the purpose of being no waste.

4. Nasanta

Most everyone liked Nasanta with the exception of a few. The biggest complaints were the coverage didn’t last all day and it was hard to apply. It has no scent and is clinically tested for sensitive skin.