Some compounds contained in "classic" deodorants are under criticism (aluminum salts, tricosane, parabens, talc...). These ingredients are not usually found in organic and natural deodorant formulas. These contain milder, skin and environmentally friendly alternatives such as the following ingredients.
Sodium bicarbonate (baking soda)
Sodium bicarbonate is an alternative to aluminum salts and has naturally absorbent, anti-odor and anti-inflammatory properties that soothe damaged skin.
Clay
Thanks to their microporous structures, certain types of clay, such as diatomaceous earth powder or even white clay, are desiccants that can absorb their weight in moisture. Their antibacterial effect also acts on the bacteria on the skin, thus limiting the formation of unpleasant odors.
Certain essential oils
The ideal oil to combat underarm perspiration is the essential oil of palmarosa. However, other oils such as clary sage or lavender have also proven effective.
Triethyl Citrate
This compound, approved for organic, is produced by esterifying citric acid with ethanol. Due to its ability to inhibit the enzymatic breakdown of sweat components, it effectively combats body odor. In addition, it has antibacterial properties.
What about alum stone? Alum stone is not as natural as its name suggests. Sometimes it is even a 100% synthetic stone made from synthetic ammonium alum or ammonium sulfate, a byproduct of the chemical nylon industry. In all cases, natural or synthetic, the alum stone contains aluminum salts.
