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Hello!
A few weeks ago, I started using a natural deodorant. At first, I was somewhat skeptical of this because it seemed like a big trendy fad that would die out. However, (this maybe be a TMI, but a funny one?) I have had chronically itchy arm pits (😂). I am not sure when it started, but the years of itchiness are very memorable, ahah. It had recently been suggested to me (by a healthcare provider) that I should try a natural deodorant. She didn't recommend any brand over another, but said it could be worth trying.

I am still working on my own research on the risks/benefits/harms, etc. of all deodorants, so I have no conclusions on what the literature says on "natural" vs. "un-natural" deodorants, but I wanted to share my experience so far of using a natural one.

I knew some brands that had a natural deodorant, and read things about all of them. When I was at Whole Foods the other week, I thought maybe they would have something here that I would like, so I picked up this one from Schmidt's. The scent is fresh, and not over powering, so I loved it a lot! Compared to a "normal" deodorant, it is a bit more expensive, but if you are an Amazon Prime member, you can often find body care sales at Whole Foods (when I purchased mine, deodorant was 35% off for Prime members). I also liked this one because it says that it does absorb wetness throughout the day.


First Few Days: I started using it on a day that I knew I was not going to have any high intensity physical activity, and it was not too warm outside. When I put it on for the first time, the scent was AMAZING! But, the texture of the deodorant was kind of strange, and almost coarse?! I liked the first day a lot because the scent lasted, and I could smell it more when I moved, which felt like a good thing.

Next Few Days: I get back to my East Coast home in NJ, and the weather was 1000% humidity and 10000000 degrees out, at least that is what it felt like, ha! This really put this new deodorant experience to the test. I also went back to regular work outs, another great test. I was nervous at first because it was that hot out, and I can get sweaty during a work out, but I think it did what it was supposed to do. I kept smelling like a fresh rose, and felt mostly dry. I mean how dry dry can you actually feel when the air doesn't feel dry.

Day 6 + 7: These were 2 VERY hot days spent walking around NYC. This was a big test of the new deodorant.  I felt fresh for those 2 days, despite the fact that it was blazing temperatures outside. I did, again, feel sweaty, but not excessively. I still think that in that kind of heat, no one will feel completely dry, especially if they are walking around, outside in the hot weather.

Overall, I really like the Schmidt's! I will be continuing to use it, and maybe try some other scents when I am finished with those rose! I highly suggest this brand if you are looking to go for something a little more clean and natural.


As always,

#dontforgetyourpearls

PS-- I have been using this deodorant for about 3 weeks, and I still love it!! We are currently in some insane heat wave out East, and wow, this bad boy has been holding up for me.




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  1. I have been doing the same type of research. Native brand in lavender has been working for me but maybe I will try the Schmidts.

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    1. Definitely give it a try! I also want to try Native!! :)
      xx Libby

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