❤ Deodorants Part Deux ❤

My Rapidly Expanding Bubble and Bee Collection

The organic deodorant review continues.......I usually will never review things that I don’t like, but I am going to do a quick rundown list of the deodorants I tried so you can get an idea of what I went through in my search to find the perfect one.  It was an expensive process, resulting in a lot of wasted product, so hopefully someone can benefit from it.  Additionally, I wanted to share with you the deodorants to avoid, since many “natural” deodorants are hiding unhealthy ingredients under that granola-looking label.  I also wanted to share my husband’s product pick with you so you can get the men in your life to make the switch.

IN! Deodorants I liked and would purchase again:

❤ Bubble and Bee Geranium and Lime Pit Putty- works well, absorbs wetness.  I like the sprays better, though since they last longer than 24 hours for me and I don’t have to worry about white residue.  Though these deodorants don’t leave white at all if you rub them in.  My mom has this and loved it as well.

❤ Bubble and Bee Geranium and Lime Spray & Lemon and Clove Spray- both work really well, and last 12-24 hours depending on activity.  Though I liked the geranium lime scent more, I like the lemon and clove’s performance a little more.  I use both to mix it up.

❤ Bubble and Bee Spearmint and Tea Tree with Baking Soda Pit Putty- This is my husband’s go to daily deodorant. Score one for me; I got my man to switch.  This works great for both of us, and smells really good on him.  It is just a little too “toothpaste-y” smelling for me.  I have reciprocated the sniff test for my hubs and I can say unequivocally that this performs as well as his Axe, Degree, Adidas and all the other toxic ones he used before.

OUT! Deodorants I disliked for either performance or ingredients:

Tom’s of Maine Crystal Confidence in Citrus- This worked great for me.  However I gave it up since it contains potassium alum, a salt that contains aluminum.  See earlier posts for info on potential dangers of aluminum.

Tom’s of Maine Long Lasting Aluminum-Free Deodorant in Apricot- I thought this would be great since it worked well and said aluminum free on the label.  Unfortunately, it contains Propylene Glycol, an ingredient that makes chemicals pass more easily through the skin and into the bloodstream.  It is also suspected to be a neurotoxin, skin toxin, and reproductive toxin.  Oh, Tom’s what were you thinking?

The Body Shop Deodry in Fresh and Floral- I only tried this on my forearm so, I don’t know if this worked or not for me.  The actual scent smelled awful and skunky on my skin after an hour. The lady at Sephora just raved about it, so I decided to try.  It was a total waste, since the scent did not work with my chemistry at all. Since I never used this, I wanted to try out its efficacy so I gifted this one to my best friend who has very different chemistry than me.  She was unhappy to report that she smelled like a “non-bra wearing, stinky hippie” (her words exactly) after just a few hours. Also, it’s not really a very clean ingredient list.

Weleda Wild Rose Deodorant Spray- This worked really well for me, with some caveats: the major one being it burned like crazy. As in: Ouch! Ouch! My armpits are on fire!  Also it has benzyl benzoate, a synthetic preservative (ew!) that is potentially a weak estrogen mimicker.  These things together would make me not recommend this product or any of the other Weleda Spray Deodorants, though I do like a few items from the Weleda Line.

Soapwalla Cream Deodorant- I feel badly putting this one on my “out” list since I wanted to love this, but didn’t like it at all.  It smelled masculine and earthy and it didn’t work well for me.  Felt and smelled like I was rubbing Vick’s vaporub under my arms.  Also left greasy spots on dark clothes if I used too much.  A lot of people swear by it though, and it has an awesome ingredient list.  Remember what I said about everyone's chemistry being different, so this may work for some.

So as you can tell, I am sticking with the Bubble and Bee from now on.  They seem to be a fail-proof option for me as well as most of my friends and family that have tried them.  Try them risk-free too with the deodorant guarantee at www.bubbleandbee.com.




UPDATE!! I USED MY BUBBLE AND BEE DEODERANT SPRAY IN SUPER HOT TEXAS FOR A WEEK AND IT WORKED!!! I WASN'T SURE SO I BROUGHT AN OLD TRADITIONAL DEODORANT JUST IN CASE, BUT I DIDN'T NEED IT! ON A COUPLE OF DAYS I DID REAPPY ONCE, BUT I AM PRETTY SURE I WOULD HAVE HAD TO DO THAT WITH ANYTHING, IT WAS AFTER ALL, 108 DEGREES! 

❤ 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.