Why you should SAY NO to deodorant with BAKING SODA
As consumers and brands move away from ingredients such as aluminum in their deodorant, many of them are turning to baking soda. Baking soda helps to absorb sweat while reducing odor, so what’s with all the controversy? While some deodorants are proudly made with baking soda, others stay away. How can one ingredient be considered a benefit but also a weakness at the same time?
To break it down, our skin maintains a pH level of 4.5-5.5, as a pH level of 7 is considered a neutral pH, anything under 7 is an acid and anything above 7 is a base. The acid mantle, which is the oily layer that surrounds and protects our skin, has a slightly acidic pH. Baking soda on the other hand has a pH of about 8.5, which means it’s more of a base. Now, when you’re adding products with baking soda to your skin, it disrupts your acid mantle, leaving your skin exposed to damage and irritation- cue rash!
Also, we just wanted to throw this out there… baking soda can also stain your clothing! What’s worse than leaving the house with white deodorant streaks on your clothing? That’s easy, baking soda marks!
It’s time to ditch the baking soda!
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The men’s deodorant is excellent - goes on easy, doesn’t have an overpowering scent and lasts long (you’d be fine applying it every other day). The staff take great care in packaging as well. Highly recommended.
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The rose fragrance is so real and lasts a long time
I always recommend this deodorant to anyone that asks! I’m a postpartum mama and I don’t deal with being smelly like most moms because I swear by this deodorant!