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The best time to apply the deodorant is right after you shower or bathe, when your underarms are freshly cleaned and still slightly damp. You can apply it to other body parts as well, but you may wish to have a separate stone for this. If organic credentials are important to you, look for a Soil Association certified brand - either a COSMOS Organic logo or COSMOS Natural logo (where products contain lots of ingredients which cannot be organic, such as water, salt or clay, but might contain organic ingredients, too). Making the switch at a time when you don't have lots of high-stress work, activities or social events will take the pressure off.
Step in: Salt of the Earth. Established in the nineties, the brand's focus on 'environmentally friendly, natural skincare products that are as effective as they are ethical' has won over legions of fans – and plenty of awards in the process.There's a range of unisex scents available, largely based on essential oils such as peppermint, citrus, rosemary and bergamot, as well as gender-specific options.
The Salt of the Earth Natural Deodorant Spray bottles are recyclable and made from 100% plant derived plastic. Additionally, the Unscented Natural Deodorant Spray by Salt of the Earth can also be refilled using the Salt of the Earth 500ml or 1ltr Unscented Natural Deodorant Spray Refill, reducing plastic waste even further. As your hands should be clean, this might not be so practical with a deodorant you want to take on the go. Its key ingredient does contain naturally-occurring aluminum that could potentially penetrate the skin when mixed with water.
Some might react to the bicarbonate of soda. One user told us: 'My girlfriend said it was really good, but it irritated her skin after a few months due to the bicarbonate of soda in the ingredients.' Another user told us they found it effective, and that the initial itchiness from the bicarb settled down after a few months. So you might need to give it a trial to see if it works for you.