Switch to Natural Deodorant to Effectively Combat Body Odor
Embracing our natural beauty goes beyond the makeup, lotions and moisturizers we purchase. The movement encompasses everything which comes in contact with our skin and body, including deodorants and antiperspirants. The vast majority of Americans apply deodorant on a daily basis without ever considering its ingredients or the long-term effects of its use. Deodorant remains the most effective way to control body odor, which is an extension of the human body’s natural process of perspiring. Perspiring (or sweating) is an essential function, as it naturally regulates the body’s temperature and effectually removes toxins. This natural detoxification process is important for controlling what remains inside the body. Perspiration causes bacteria to grow and these bacteria break down in hot, humid areas of the body—such as armpits. This bacterial fermentation results in body odor. Deodorants and antiperspirants work by closing or clogging lands and preventing the natural release of per...