The All-Natural Way to Keep Your B.O. In Check
Summer doesn’t have a whole lot of downsides. Between the easygoing style, increased skin exposure and heightened probability of sun—not to mention summer Fridays—you won’t hear us complaining much in the months flanked by Memorial and Labor Days. But there is one thing we aren’t excited for, that’s sure to become a matter of concern as we inch ever closer to June: sweat, and the ensuant stink that comes with it.
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Now, common knowledge points to antiperspirant as the best solution to this particularly pungent problem. The trouble is, however, that most contain ingredients like aluminum and parabens, which some scientist think may potentially affect hormone levels in the body. And while evidence on the subject is inconclusive, why take the risk? Especially when there’s a fresh selection of aluminum-free deodorant alternatives out there doing a damn good job masking body odor. Here, a handful of new and noteworthy natural options that are surprisingly effective when it comes to perspiration protection.
Aesop Herbal Deodorant
You don’t always need to use the nuclear option to keep odor at bay. Sometimes, just a touch of fragrance will do. Light and botanical, Aesop’s odor-masking mist should be your go-to for those low-intensity occasions.
$35, aesop.com
Journeymen Natural Deodorant
What do you get when a couple of eco-conscious surfers decide they want to smell less like cheap drugstore deodorant? Journeymen, apparently. Designing their deodorants to smell more like cologne than Old Spice, the nascent brand also gives some of their profits to environmental charities.
$18, wearejourneymen.com
Fig + Yarrow Underarm Lotion
Formulated with sage and witch hazel, shown to reduce sweat and odor, as well as antibacterial aloe and coconut oil, this organic lotion beats back sweat on par with your go-to antiperspirant.
$22, credobeauty.com
Ursa Major Hoppin’ Fresh Deodorant
Love a lager? Boasting the same ingredients as your favorite beer—and not a harmful additive in sight—Ursa Major’s hop-infused swipe whiffs refreshingly of eucalyptus, ginger, rosemary, grapefruit, chamomile and lemon for 24-hour protection.
$18, ursamajorvt.com
Prospector Co. Deodorant Spray
Particularly well-suited for men whose pits fall on the sensitive end of the spectrum, this spritz has only eight ingredients. So long as you’re not allergic to any of them, it’ll keep you fresh and irritation-free all day and night.
$18, barneys.com
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