❤ Bubble and Bee Deodorant Spray ❤

K this is not the product obviously, but it is just too cute not to add to my review!

Well I can’t believe that I am going to talk about my armpits, but frankly, I think the time has come. Deodorant is one of the things that made me decide to change over to natural products, though it was a rocky start finding one I liked.  Natural deodorant is probably the hardest item to switch to, since everyone’s chemistry is a little bit different.  I am sharing what has worked for me.  It may or may not work for you.  The great thing about buying from Bubble and Bee is that they have a deodorant guarantee. Doesn’t work for you? Stephanie will send you a replacement at no charge until you find the one that works for you. You just pay for shipping.

Me and my sweet, who I tortured
with my deodorant quest

Finally! The days are getting longer, warmer and sunnier, putting my new deodorants from Bubble and Bee to the true test.  Guess what? They passed with flying colors!  I use the Lemon and Clove oil spray, which works great on its own. I also like to spritz my special “perfume” from Bubble and Bee that’s a raspberry, brown sugar, vanilla, coconut concoction over the top just for added scent.  My pits are smelling extra lovely these days, a fact that was confirmed by my brave and obliging husband.  For nearly two months I have been subjecting him to a post workout sniff test, and he obliged me every time. Now, that is what I call love!

I do hard workouts 5-6 days a week with back-to-back classes on several days (typical is Zumba then a boot camp-style weight class, or running then class).  Since I have been using Bubble and Bee, I have never, ever had a problem with odor: even if I can’t shower right away after.  Also, I am not one of those girls who simply glow in exercise class. I am truthfully a sweaty mess, especially when I work out indoors.

Yes, you do sweat when you wear deodorants without antiperspirant, which takes a little getting used to. However, I never look sweaty outside of exercising, so I have learned to live with it.  Sweating is the body’s natural way of cooling and cleansing itself and our pores.  To block sweat glands with the aluminum that is in conventional deodorants is not only unhealthy, it is potentially dangerous.  Aluminum is linked with Alzheimer’s and potentially cancers, so why risk it if you can find something that works just as well?  Bubble and Bee's sprays work by combining organic grain alcohol with scent controlling essential oils.  This is a great combo since bacteria will never grow resistant to the alcohol.  Hence, once you find the one you like it should keep working for you.  No more sniff tests for me these days thanks to Bubble and Bee. 

Merci Beaucoup! (Really making that college french work for me, huh? lol!)

❤ Eco Belle Elle

The once over……….........

I’m bidding a (not-so-fond) farewell to: Dove Deodorant

Eco Belle Elle product pick: Bubble and Bee Lemon and Clove Deodorant Spray

Buy it: Bubbleandbee.com or naturaljoybeauty.com (love natural joy beauty store by the way and a review for them is in the works, however if you want the deodorant guarantee, buy directly from Bubble and Bee.)

Gonna lighten your bank account: $9- $10.85 depending on the deodorant formulation you choose, which is honestly more than I’m used to paying for deodorant.  However I am happy to spend the money on something healthy that actually works.  Deodorant is one place where I don’t want to play it cheap!

Cheers to:  Safe, certified organic ingredients and a good mister that doesn’t clog. The products last a loooong time too!

Jeers to: The fact that you have to order it and pay shipping. Bleh! Though I have started a campaign at my local co-op and also at the Bellevue Whole Foods to carry their line. Several of the Whole Foods locations in Utah and Colorado carry the Bubble and Bee brand.  Also, the aluminum bottle- though it is internally and externally coated like your soda and food cans so it doesn’t leach. I believe I can overlook this, but I heard that a change might be in the works.

Shop 'til you drop?: I would definitely buy this again, in fact, my deodorant orders are getting costly cause I just can’t say no to trying the entire Bubble and Bee line!

EWG score: 0-1 Depending on product selected! Bellissima!

Ingredients: Quadruple-distilled grain spirits, organic lemon essential oil, organic clove essential oil. Simple and easy to understand list, in fact, you could potentially drink it since grain alcohol is edible and so are the oils- though of course it wouldn’t be recommended.

Company low down: Love my Bubble and Bee

BONUS POINTS:  Shop with abandon! I have found everything they offer to be safe and fabulous.