My Knight in Shining Under-Armor in the Fight Against Stench! Origins USDA Organic Deodorant

So, we know my obsession with healthy deodorants and finding one without aluminum and harmful chemicals, right? Read my article about this healthy deodorant if you’re curious.

I digress.

I found this amazing deodorant by Origins, Origins Organics Totally Pure Deodorant, a couple of months ago and had been scared to try it, not because of its ingredients but because it was USDA organic (over 95% organic) so I was scared that I’d come home smelling somewhat different than a bouquet of roses. I also was pretty shocked to find that Estee Lauder (Origins’ Mommy) had decided to go Organic (they afterall have been called out in the past for using harmful chemicals in some of their products).

Recently though I put it to the test. I even bought it myself, which if you know anything about bloggers you know we get a whole bunch of free products to test so  it’s become increasingly difficult to spend my own money to buy makeup when I already have so much. Point: Ch-Ching. Bought it on my own.

So, most people clued into health know that you’re supposed to steer clear of aluminum–not that most people listen. Endless conversations telling friends to make the switch have for the most part been fruitless. Will you listen?!?! What even many health nuts don’t realize is that even aluminum free deodorants can be chock full of synthetic preservatives and fragrances–both of which are not good for you, natch.

This lil’ guy is very different from what I was used to though, even from healthy deodorants I’d tried. It’s a spray on formula (don’t use on freshly shaven skin unless you’d like to feel like Macaulay Culkin circa Home Alone after shave scene. I kid I kid. But don’t do it. It’s not good for you, it’d basically directly introducing it into your bloodstream). Anyway, the deodes uses organic vinegar (used in folk recipes for its cleansing abilities) which purifies. It’s also filled with organic essential oils–i.e. not fake fragrances that are artificially concocted! Think lavender, mandarin, pathouli, and ginger. Willow bark and lavender alcohol help protect against odor.

Gotta say I never once have smelled after using this. It has a spa-like scent to it, very fresh–at least at the beginning. I mean if you go to the gym and run you’re not going to smell amazing but you won’t smell bad. And most importantly, you won’t be filling your hot bod with chemicals.

If you’ve never done aluminum free, it’s a different feeling because you WILL sweat since there isn’t an anti-perspirant. BUT, the good news (for me at least) is that you’ll begin to sweat alot less–I suspect it’s because maybe my body is letting the toxins escape through sweating (imagine your body doing what it’s supposed to–c’mon, ooh and ahhh!) so maybes I don’t have as many now.

Just remember the next time you’re in the drugstore aisle sniffing all the flowery scents–just because something smells good, doesn’t mean it’s good for you! Give this a try if you’re feeling adventurous. What do you have to lose? It’s only $15.00. And you know, if you have a huge important business meeting where you’re going to be nervous you don’t need to use it. Use it days that are mild weather and where you’re just chillaxing. Even if you use it every weekend you’re saving your bod from lots of unnecessary pollutants!

Get psyched for a second part of this review, after I test Origins Face Lotion, Purifying Tonic and lip balm!