Deodorant and Antiperspirants, how are they different?
November 14, 2020
Honestly pHresh Naturals Barely Sweet Prebiotic Deodorant
2.25 oz
One of the top natural effective deodorants, but without the baking soda which strips your skin's pH and causes rash and irritation. It has a unique mechanism of working with a balance of prebiotics, minerals and essential oils that work to effectively keep you fresh and odor free throughout the day. This deodorant kills the bacteria that causes body odor.
Best For
body odor, sweating
Ingredients of Concern
Magnesium hydroxide
- Pros:
- Natural deodorant with no aluminium
- Amazingly fresh light passion fruit smell
- Users report that it blocks strong odors for 4-12 hours
- Does help stop sweat
- A top deodorant pick for natural product lovers
- Scent is derived from the essential oils of passion fruit grown on an organic farm
- No baking soda, aluminum, paraben, phthalate, petroleum, glycol, gluten, synthetic fragrances, or artificial colors. Non-GMO, made in the USA, vegan, cruelty free
- Balance of prebiotics, minerals and essential oils help keep you fresh and odor free
- 45% Fair trade certified
Ingredients Concern: None
Cons: Glides on a little tacky, sticky
May need to reapply during the day
Founder Hilary believes "everyone deserves to know the truth about what they are putting on their bodies. Going green is no longer a fad; it's a way of life." Her company's mission is to create the best all-natural and paraben-free deodorant so that you can live your life confident and Honestly pHresh. She created HonestlyPhresh deodorants so that her children and love ones could have access to natural and safe products that are actually effective.
The Magnesium hydroxide in Phresh deodorant kills bad bacteria and odor without irritaing skin[1]. Arrowroot helps soothe your skin while the deodorant is working[2]. Coconut oil helps moisturize the skin[3-4]. Shea butter not only moisturizes but has skin protective qualities which helps the deodorant adjust well to your skin[5,6]
body odor, sweating
Magnesium Hydroxide is a safe and naturally occurring compound that can be used in a pharmaceutical grade as a deodorant. It is an alternative to aluminum (used in most deodorants,) or baking soda (used in some natural deodorants) and other ingredients that are can irritate the skin. Research and studies have shown that Magnesium Hydroxide kills odor-causing bacteria on the surface of the skin without absorbing into the layer of skin where pores, sweat glands and hair follicles are found. Magnesium Hydroxide balances the body's natural pH without drying the skin[1]. Arrowroot has soothing porperties to the skin[2]. Coconut oil supports moisture retention of dry, irritated skin, including the scalp, and it helps target skin inflammation [3, 4]. Shea butter is frequently used in skin care products and cosmetics due to its skin protecting properties [5,6].
Key Ingredients: Magnesium hydroxide
All Ingredients: Fair Trade Certified Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter)*, Fair Trade Certified Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa Butter)*, Maranta Arundinacea (Arrowroot) Powder*, Fair Trade Certified Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil*, Magnesium Hydroxide, Oriza Sativa (Rice Bran) Wax, Vegetable Glycerin*(NON-Palm), Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla )Wax, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Passiflora Edulis (Passion Fruit) Oil, Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Oil, Triethyl Citrate, Sodium Caproyl/Lactylate, Vitamin E. *Certified Organic
Glide onto your underarms in a thick layer. You may need to reapply during the day after excessive sweating, workouts or extensive sun exposure.
These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
[1] Akira Hoshino Mikio SajiKozaburo Hayashi: Deodorant and antimicrobial dispersions, May 3, 2000
[2] Juta Stepanovs:The History of Cosmetics
[3] Agero AL, Verallo-Rowell VM. A randomized double-blind controlled trial comparing extra virgin coconut oil with mineral oil as a moisturizer for mild to moderate xerosis. Dermatitis 2004;15:109-16.
[4] Evangelista MT, Abad-Casintahan F, Lopez-Villafuerte L. The effect of topical virgin coconut oil on SCORAD index, transepidermal water loss, and skin capacitance in mild to moderate pediatric atopic dermatitis: a randomized, double-blind, clinical trial. Int J Dermatol. 2014 Jan;53(1):100-8.][5] Lin TK, Zhong L, Santiago JL. Anti-Inflammatory and Skin Barrier Repair Effects of Topical Application of Some Plant Oils. Int J Mol Sci. 2017;19(1). pii: E70.
[6] Maranz S, Wiesman Z. Influence of climate on the tocopherol content of shea butter. J Agric Food Chem. 2004;52(10):2934-7.
[2] Juta Stepanovs:The History of Cosmetics
[3] Agero AL, Verallo-Rowell VM. A randomized double-blind controlled trial comparing extra virgin coconut oil with mineral oil as a moisturizer for mild to moderate xerosis. Dermatitis 2004;15:109-16.
[4] Evangelista MT, Abad-Casintahan F, Lopez-Villafuerte L. The effect of topical virgin coconut oil on SCORAD index, transepidermal water loss, and skin capacitance in mild to moderate pediatric atopic dermatitis: a randomized, double-blind, clinical trial. Int J Dermatol. 2014 Jan;53(1):100-8.][5] Lin TK, Zhong L, Santiago JL. Anti-Inflammatory and Skin Barrier Repair Effects of Topical Application of Some Plant Oils. Int J Mol Sci. 2017;19(1). pii: E70.
[6] Maranz S, Wiesman Z. Influence of climate on the tocopherol content of shea butter. J Agric Food Chem. 2004;52(10):2934-7.
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