Product Review—Organic Body Care: Lavanila The Healthy Deodorant in Vanilla Grapefruit
Well, I’m not going to debate the studies, pro and con, but I do choose to eliminate any suspected carcinogens from my beauty routine. That’s why I was very excited to try Lavanila The Healthy Deodorant in Vanilla Grapefruit.
Here are the details about Lavanila The Healthy Deodorant in Vanilla Grapefruit:
A clinical-strength deodorant that is 100 percent natural, safe, and effective.
What it is formulated to do:
LAVANILA The Healthy Deodorant uses beta-glucan technology to effectively fight odor while soothing, conditioning, and strengthening the skin. It goes on clean, with no sticky wetness, and delivers long-lasting, luxurious results.
What it is formulated WITHOUT:
– Parabens
– Sulfates
– Synthetic Dyes
– Petro-Chemicals
– PhthalatesWhat else you need to know:
This dermatologist-recommended, non-irritating, allergy-tested formula does not contain aluminum or mineral oils.
My results:
As a 50 something, with ongoing hot flashes, I am constantly sweating. Not just my forehead, my scalp, and other places I will not mention, but my underarms. Now, this The Healthy Deodorant is not an antiperspirant, so it is not designed to stop sweating. It is, however, according to its claims a “clinical strength” deodorant.
I have to admit, I was curious as to how something that smelled so fresh, without chemicals could work with the same efficacy as deodorants with aluminum. All antiperspirants have an aluminum-based compound as their main ingredient. If you look at the back of an antiperspirant container, the aluminum-based compound is always the first ingredient listed. Here are a few of the common active ingredients:
- Aluminum chloride
- Aluminum zirconium tricholorohydrex glycine
- Aluminum chlorohydrate
- Aluminum hydroxybromide
While using The Healthy Deodorant I had a absence of underarm odor for several hours. And since I’m a “healthy” girl, I swipe this deodorant under my boobies and a few other selected areas without worry of chemicals irritating and penetrating my skin.
The scent is fresh and clean, not overwhelming or artificial. I love the size product and the “push-up” packaging. With everyday use, The Healthy Deodorant lasts much longer than any drugstore brand chemically laden deodorant I have purchased in the past.
My perspiration was even minimal, although this is not a benefit the brand claims. I think this is a great “starter” deodorant for young girls as well as one I would recommend to any women limiting her contact with chemically laden beauty products. Additionally, I would recommend anyone with cancer to give this deodorant a try.
Bling Factor:
Pro: Chemical free, eliminates odor, lovely scent
Con: Pricey, other organic deodorants are less expensive
Price: $14
Packaging: 4 Blings
Overall: 5 Blings
One Comment
Mylah Saidah
I’m going to have to give this a try. I can’t stand the fact that I’m putting aluminum under my arms near my lymph nodes everyday. Yuck!