Whatever your stance on skincare products and the chemicals they contain, one thing's for sure: the skin is the largest organ of the body, so what we choose to put on it will have an impact. And that includes our deodorants. That's a hard no. Salt of the Earth products are made from natural mineral salts, so they're free from aluminium chlorohydrate/chloride. Dr Olioso says: 'I suspect this is more a case of people becoming more aware of and getting used to their own smell and how much they sweat - things they may have become dissociated from because of many years of using conventional products.' Another said they liked it for really hot days as you don't get the creamy residue you can get with some paste or cream formulas, though they did find it slightly more irritating on freshly shaved skin. NATURAL DEODORANT - Certified COSMOS Natural. Formulated without synthetic additives, the Salt of the Earth Unscented Natural Deodorant Spray is 100% natural, gentle on your skin and made from a mix of natural mineral salts, essential oils and aloe vera.

Similar to the Natural Deo Co offering, it contains bicarbonate of soda and arrowroot to help prevent odours by altering the skin's natural pH.Potassium Alum is a natural mineral salt used in many CRYSTAL™ deodorants that controls odor without clogging pores. We've rounded up the key players, costs, eco and ethical claims, and some insights from users to help you decide.

For centuries, natural mineral salts have been used to prevent body odour. One of these natural salts, potassium alum, is the main active ingredient in Salt of the Earth’s Unscented Natural Deodorant Spray. Potassium alum creates an invisible antibacterial layer on the skin’s surface that helps to control the growth of bacteria, preventing body odour. The result is effective, long-lasting protection that allows your skin to breathe.The base ingredients in Wild deodorant includes tapioca starch to absorb moisture, and sodium bicarbonate to control odour. Extracts of essential oils provide the fragrances.