Popular Q&A's for Natural Deodorant

1. What are the benefits of using natural deodorant?

Natural deodorants offer an alternative to conventional antiperspirants, formulated without aluminium, parabens, synthetic fragrance and other questionable ingredients. They allow your body to detoxify naturally while keeping you feeling fresh and confident. At Clean Nectarine all the natural deodorants we stock are made with gentle, plant-based ingredients to effectively neutralise odour and absorb wetness without blocking the sweat glands.

2. How do natural deodorants work?

Natural deodorants work by neutralising odour -causing bacteria with ingredients like baking soda, arrowroot powder, and essential oils. They also often contain absorbent ingredients like clay or charcoal to help control wetness. Unlike antiperspirants that use aluminium and other chemicals to block sweat glands, natural deodorants allow your body to sweat naturally, which is an essential bodily function.

3. What is the difference between a deodorant and an antiperspirant?

Deodorants neutralise odour, while antiperspirants block the sweat. Antiperspirants typically contain aluminium compounds that plug sweat ducts, preventing perspiration. Natural deodorants, on the other hand, allow your body to sweat naturally while controlling odour with gentle, plant-based ingredients.

4. Why Doesn't Clean Nectarine sell natural crystal deodorants with Alum Salts?

We don't stock deodorants containing Potassium Alum, also known as Alum Salts (sometimes also called Mineral Salts). These are often found in the firm of natural crystal deodorants. While often marketed as a natural alternative, Potassium Alum is on our "Unclean 13" list of questionable ingredients that we've committed to excluding. This allows our customers to shop confidently, knowing that every product aligns with our strict standards for truly clean beauty.

5. What are some tips for transitioning to a natural deodorant?

Switching to natural deodorant is a great choice for your health! You may find your body takes a short time to adjust, but it is well worth it. To help your body through this temporary adjustment process, gently exfoliate your underarms and apply your new deodorant to clean, dry skin, reapplying as needed. You can also try a natural detox mask (which we sell!) to help speed up the transition and boost effectiveness.