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Why You Should Choose Unscented Organic Deodorant

Why You Should Choose Unscented Organic Deodorant

by Jennifer Suter

Why use unscented organic deodorant? Fragrances are chemicals! And they contribute to all kinds of adverse health effects and are known to disrupt hormones. You have to read the ingredients closely, because some items labeled as unscented actually contain fragrance that is used to mask the unpleasant scent of the product without it.

All About Organic Certification and What It Means for Organic Deodorant

All About Organic Certification and What It Means for Organic Deodorant

by Jennifer Suter

Did you know, the FDA does NOT define or regulate the term “organic,” as it applies to personal care products?  The USDA regulates the term “organic” as it applies to agricultural products (food).   However if a personal care product contains or is made up of agricultural ingredients, and can meet the USDA standards, it can be certified under their regulations...

The Ultimate Guide to Understanding Organic Deodorant

The Ultimate Guide to Understanding Organic Deodorant

by Jennifer Suter

1. Organic deodorant is NOT an antiperspirant.  You will still sweat.  2. Sweating is good!  It is one of your body's ways of removing toxins.  
3. Conventional deodorants are antiperspirants, and they work by blocking your sweat glands so you can't sweat.  4. Organic deodorant allows you to sweat, but it also contains ingredients that help prevent the sweat from becoming odorous.  

glass bottle with golden oil, gleam oil for hair

Gleam Hair Oil

by Jennifer Suter
Years ago I spent a good chunk of my time learning all about DIY hair coloring and bleaching.  I am a DIYer at heart, and found this to be a fascin...
Not Happy with your DIY Essential Oil Perfume?

Not Happy with your DIY Essential Oil Perfume?

by Jennifer Suter
You decided essential oils were a good option and set out to make a DIY essential oil perfume. The more popular conventional perfumes contains lots of different notes, all blended and aged together to become something new and special. That's why making a special organic perfume at home can be difficult. But it can be done! 
image of a person applying essential oil perfume from a glass roller ball container

The Best Essential Oil Perfume

by Jennifer Suter
If you are into natural and organic living, then you have probably wished for an essential oil perfume. 
Rose Oil for Face: The Ultimate in Skin Care

Rose Oil for Face: The Ultimate in Skin Care

by Jennifer Suter
Rose Oil for Face: Your Skincare Essential Discover the Power of Rose Oil Face Oil Rose oil for face is a luxurious skincare treatment known for it...
bowl of white salt with wooden spoon, which is better sugar or salt scrub?

Which is Better, Sugar or Salt Scrub?

by Jennifer Suter
Let's start with the differences between sugar scrub and salt scrub.  Sugar is a manual exfoliator, so is salt, so they are the same in that way.  Sugar particles tend to be smaller and smoother making them more gentle.  Salt can be a rougher particle so it's more abrasive than sugar, BUT that makes it perfect for the rougher skin like on hands and feet, salt also detoxes so that's a plus for smelly hands.  
close up of armpit with detox mask applied, made from bentonite clay and apple cider vinegar. Armpit Detox Mask

Who Should Do an Armpit Detox

by Jennifer Suter
Who should do an armpit detox?  Anyone who is making the switch from conventional antiperspirants to organic deodorant can consider doing an armpit detox.  Also, anyone who is going through a time of detox with their body.  And an armpit detox could be helpful for anyone who suspects they are sensitive to baking soda. 
Why Organic Deodorant Costs More

Why Organic Deodorant Costs More

by Jennifer Suter
If you are switching from conventional deodorant to natural deodorant, you could be shocked by the price tag!  After all the antiperspirant from the discount store works, so why should switching to natural cost so much more?  There are a few reasons:
All About Organic Deodorant

All About Organic Deodorant

by Jennifer Suter
Your body uses sweating to help push out toxins you don’t need. Yes sweating can lead to odor. But what if some of that odor is because of the toxins that are coming out?  
The Difference Between Deodorant and Antiperspirant

The Difference Between Deodorant and Antiperspirant

by Meg Duffy
Which one do you buy: deodorant or antiperspirant? Find out how each one works with this guide to the difference between deodorant and antiperspirant.