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!
Shopping for deodorant can be overwhelming, especially with all these studies coming out against aluminum and baking soda. We’re here to tell you that there is a solution! Our collection of 100% all-natural deodorants give you the qualities you want in a deodorant, without all the harsh chemicals and not so good for your ingredients. With an assortment of sticks, sprays and roll-on deodorants for men and women, you’ll be sure to find the right one for you!
The Active Sea Mineral Deodorant Stick works really well and has great duration of effect over a few days. The scent is also very very appealing and non-offensive to the senses. This must be due to its natural ingredients because with synthetic and artificial scents, I have allergic reactions in my airway and lungs, but not with this product, and Honestly Phresh's Unscented Prebiotic Deodorant that I’ve also used. For many years I was using straight baking soda due to chemical concerns with standard deodorant products, but that started causing irritation spots with burning itching and weeping. I had to use prescription cortisone to clear them and then they would reoccur every three to six months. So for a few years I was using nothing, but then we had a recommendation for Honestly Fresh, which I tried and now use with no issues at all. Interestingly, another unexpected result from using both Phresh products is that the irritations stopped reoccurring. I am not sure why, but something about the Phresh product ingredients is helping. This has been a huge relief because using the cortisone had its problems with causing systemic fatigue. I am not providing any medical advice here, but just speaking to my own experiences, I am pleasantly surprised and very happy that I gave Honestly Phresh a try; two products with the same results. We will be definitely be continued customers.
Great product and great customer service. Highly recommend Honestlyphresh
I haven't had a chance to use any of them yet, but I have been using your products for several years now (Costco purchase way back when) and I those old sticks were great..