Armpit liberation has arrived!
If you're here, it's because you're thinking about switching to a natural deodorant. Not sure how to make the transition? As always, we at Banbu have prepared this article to make it easier and more effective from day one.
After years of using deodorants and antiperspirants that clog your pores (We explain how here), it’s necessary to understand that using a natural, aluminum-free deodorant is not the same as using a synthetic one. The effect of chemical antiperspirants is usually immediate because they temporarily block perspiration, but they often do so at the cost of ingredients that are harsh on the skin.
A natural deodorant needs a short adjustment period, as it respects your body's biological process and uses gentle, respectful ingredients.
Why choose a natural deodorant? Impact on your health?
We know that conventional deodorants and antiperspirants contain various toxic chemicals that negatively affect our health in the long term. There are equally effective alternatives!
It's time to make the change and prevent all those diseases caused by the continued use of these substances in our endocrine system: heart disease, diabetes, or cancer. There are equally effective alternatives!
We must remember that sweat is an essential process for thermal regulation and the elimination of toxins that our body produces naturally every day. Antiperspirants cut off this process; natural deodorants, on the other hand, neutralize bad odor without clogging your skin.
💡 Banbu Super Tip: The time of day when you sweat the least is at night. Apply your natural deodorant before going to sleep on clean skin if you want its active ingredients to work most effectively.
Want to know more about the impact of chemical deodorants? We also recommend you take a look at our blog.
Natural deodorant reviews: Our happy clients
At Banbu, we don't sell you instant effectiveness (it's impossible), but we assure you that after a few days, you will start to love the power of natural cosmetics.
Many of our clients have been using our deodorants for years and are certain they would never go back to using those toxins sold in traditional supermarkets. Here are some reviews of our star products:
They are also aware that besides achieving the desired effectiveness, by using natural deodorant, they are avoiding environmental pollution.
In 2023, it came to light that the deodorant industry produces 6.8 billion kilograms of plastic per year. And that is only part of global production, states UN Secretary-General António Guterres in 2023:
Humanity produces more than 400 million tons of plastic per year, a third of which is used only once and barely 10% is recycled, and every day an amount of plastic equivalent to the load of more than 2,000 garbage trucks is dumped into seas, rivers, and lakes.
And not only that, their artificial and chemical fragrances react as volatile organic compounds (VOCs) with other compounds in the atmosphere (according to Brian McDonald in the study by the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration published in 2018).
Want to know something sad? The United States made $6 billion in 2023 from conventional deodorants. This is equivalent to one-fourth of the entire market.
People still think that buying products that care for the environment and people doesn't do anything... Sustainable production is an expensive process that takes time and care. We do it for humanity and for the planet; profiting at the expense of destroying our own Nature is shameful!
How do I start?
First of all, go ahead and demystify sweat and accept your body just as it is. Even though you’ve been using these types of products for so many years that you probably don't know how it works... it's never too late!
Nature is wise, and if you stop using them, you will start to notice very drastic changes in your odor, your sweating, and your body in general. Keep in mind that you are removing a plug full of chemicals, so all the bad stuff has to come out somewhere. It is a detoxification process.
So don't be scared and, above all, DO NOT GIVE UP. Sometimes the smell of our sweat puts us off, but it is temporary. In fact, it is proven that armpits have a detoxification process that lasts between 2 and 4 weeks. So yes, you will smell terrible...
Recommendations to make it easier
- Exfoliate your armpits
- Watch what you eat
- Warm the product slightly with your hands when applying it so it absorbs better
- Let your armpits breathe, don't apply deodorant all the time
You have a range of two formats to try: solid stick and cream. All of them are eco-friendly, vegan, suitable for pregnant women, gluten-free, and 100% natural. Effective deodorants without leaving your values behind! They will certainly be your favorites.
If after this period you are still having trouble, don't force it; the deodorant should not have to adapt to you. Each person notices greater effectiveness with some, and with others, they notice nothing. There are many types, with different fragrances and ingredients, try another one if it doesn't convince you!
Access the guide to choosing the ideal one, and with the mini-size pack of our deodorants, you will get it right the first time and save time and money in your process.
Do you have any preferences? We will advise you and provide all the information you need to reach your goals as soon as possible.
Author: Nathalia Carrillo Jácome
