Ben & Anna Natural Soda Deodorant in Indian Mandarine, Provence & Vanilla Orchid - Review*

A natural soda deodorant that helps protect against odour and wetness. 100% natural origin, vegan and not tested on animals. “After a long time living the good life in Berlin, we made the decision to leave the urban jungle behind us. We decided to move back to the countryside of my Hessian homeland, in spite of Berlin’s many advantages. As a strictly vegan couple, we have always paid close attention to what we consumed. Our purchasing habits have always predominantly consisted of products from sustainable and/or organic sources. In the realm of cosmetic products, I have always trusted in the power of nature as well. I had long been searching for a suitable deodorant for myself. It needed to be vegan and not tested on animals. I also wanted a deodorant without aluminium and it was impossible for me to find anything that fit the bill. So we decided to develop our own deodorant which is based solely on all natural ingredients and is free of parabens. It’s a deodorant which can be used by men and women alike. After several attempts, and a lot of time and tinkering we were ready to launch the new deodorant, which we are very proud of.” – Ben & Anna.

A deodorant that contains Arrowroot to absorb moisture, that is also an anti-bacterial which helps keep the wearer dry and smelling fresh, along with Baking Powder to help neutralise odour. Cruelty-free, certified vegan and certified natural & organic, contains 0% aluminium, no PEGs, Parabens, Phthalates or alcohol and is gluten-free.

Indian Mandarine-

A fresh, citrussy deodorant to keep you fresh all day long.

Provence-

A relaxing and soothing scented deodorant to keep you fresh all day long. 

Vanilla Orchid-

A delicately sweet-scented deodorant to keep you fresh all day long.

After trying out the Ben & Anna Natural Soda Deodorants in Pink Grapefruit and Persian Lime I really wanted to try out their other scents. I decided to try out scents Indian Mandarine, Provence and Vanilla Orchid from LoveLula.com. Firstly, all three scents smell amazing! To me Indian Mandarine reminds me of holidays Abroad, Provence has a strong but uplifting scent and Vanilla Orchid is very mild and sort. These deodorants are brilliant and by far the best vegan deodorant's I've come across since going vegan back in 2014. I've come to the decision that I prefer a creamy stick deodorant that I can rub onto my armpits over any other deodorant style that I've tried, as I find them easier to apply and get on with. The Ben & Anna deodorants are perfect for this as the creamy formula glides over my armpits really well, leaving them fully protected. I find the formula isn't sticky after applying and it dries pretty quickly leaving my armpits feeling soft. With these deodorants, I still sweat naturally (a lot less compared to my previous deodorant) but my odour is masked by the long-lasting fresh smelling scents throughout the day. The only downside I found to these deodorants is that the more product you apply the more yellow stains you create on your clothing, this isn't too much of a hassle though as it washes out really easily. Other than that I'm really glad I tried the rest of the Ben & Anna Natural Soda Deodorant gang!

Indian Mandarine £9.95 for 60g from LoveLula.com

Provence £9.95 for 60g from LoveLula.com

Vanilla Orchid £9.95 for 60g from LoveLula.com

These products were sent to me to review, all views are my own.

Ben & Anna Natural Soda Deodorant in Pink Grapefruit & Persian Lime - Review*

A natural soda deodorant that helps protect against odour and wetness. 100% natural origin, vegan and not tested on animals. “After a long time living the good life in Berlin, we made the decision to leave the urban jungle behind us. We decided to move back to the countryside of my Hessian homeland, in spite of Berlin’s many advantages. As a strictly vegan couple, we have always paid close attention to what we consumed. Our purchasing habits have always predominantly consisted of products from sustainable and/or organic sources. In the realm of cosmetic products, I have always trusted in the power of nature as well. I had long been searching for a suitable deodorant for myself. It needed to be vegan and not tested on animals. I also wanted a deodorant without aluminium and it was impossible for me to find anything that fit the bill. So we decided to develop our own deodorant which is based solely on all natural ingredients and is free of parabens. It’s a deodorant which can be used by men and women alike. After several attempts, and a lot of time and tinkering we were ready to launch the new deodorant, which we are very proud of.” – Ben & Anna.

A deodorant that contains Arrowroot to absorb moisture, that is also an anti-bacterial which helps keep the wearer dry and smelling fresh, along with Baking Powder to help neutralise odour. Cruelty-free, certified vegan and certified natural & organic, contains 0% aluminium, no PEGs, Parabens, Phthalates or alcohol and is gluten-free. 

Pink Grapefruit-

A fresh and sparkling deodorant to keep you fresh all day long. 

Persian Lime-

A fresh and zesty deodorant to keep you fresh all day long.

I was on the hunt for a new deodorant as my current one wasn't working out for me. I had heard good things about Ben & Anna's Natural Soda Deodorant which I came across on LoveLula.com, so I decided to give their Pink Grapefruit and Persian Lime a try. Firstly, I'm super happy that the good rumours are true! These deodorants are brilliant and by far the best vegan deodorant's I've come across since going vegan back in 2014. I've come to the decision that I prefer a creamy stick deodorant that I can rub onto my armpits over any other deodorant style that I've tried, as I find them easier to apply and get on with. The Ben & Anna deodorants are perfect for this as the creamy formula glides over my armpits really well, leaving them fully protected. I find the formula isn't sticky after applying and it dries pretty quickly leaving my armpits feeling soft. With these deodorants, I still sweat naturally (a lot less compared to my previous deodorant) but my odour is masked by the long-lasting fresh smelling scents throughout the day. The only downside I found to these deodorants is that the more product you apply the more yellow stains you create on your clothing, this isn't too much of a hassle though as it washes out really easily. Other than that I'm really glad I tried these Ben & Anna Natural Soda Deodorants and I can't wait to try out their other scents!

Pink Grapefruit £9.95 for 60g from LoveLula.com

Persian Lime for £9.95 for 60g from LoveLula.com

These products were sent to me to review, all views are my own.

Elsa's Organic Skin Foods Natural Deodorant Sticks in Dew, Ocean & Love - Review*

  

Elsa's Organic Skin Foods are 100% natural, organic, nutrient-rich and effective personal care products. They sell award-winning natural deodorants that are great for tweens, teens, adults and anyone with sensitive skin.

Dew - Invigorating, zesty, bright, with heart opening Bergamot & refreshing detoxifying lime. Get ready for uplifting & invigorating mornings.

Ocean - Fresh breezy scent with stimulating peppermint boosted with healing antibacterial Tea tree, rose geranium and patchouli. Although this scent is energising it inspires a sense of peace, reflecting the Ying and Yang of the deep seas.

Love - Scents from Roses, with a hint of Patchouli, gives a sensual warm fragrance. Also has Rose Geranium which has antibacterial and antimicrobial properties. Leaves you with skin-loving, pampered armpits. Creating energies of peace & love... yeah really, in a hippy-luxe kind of way.

• Free from Aluminium, Propylene Glycol, Parabens, Bicarbonate of Soda & Alcohol • 100% natural • Vegan & Cruelty-Free • UK made • Minimum of 67% certified organic ingredients • Effective odour protection • Guaranteed to protect up to 24 – 48 hours from odour • Fast drying • Helps enhance and maintain the skin's smooth texture • Soothes and pampers your skin as it revitalises your senses • Delivers nutrition directly through the skin essentially magnesium and essential fatty acids •

I've really enjoyed using Elsa's Organic Skin Foods Deodorants in Dew, Ocean and Love from LoveLula.com this month! Natural deodorants don't stop you from sweating as they don't block your pores like commercialised ones do. I've been using natural deodorants for about a year now so I'm pretty used to sweating naturally like we should do. The weather's slowly been getting warmer here in the UK, so I've actually been able to test these deodorants out in the heat. I've tested a lot of natural deodorants in my blogging days and most haven't been great for me, but I'm happy to say that Elsa's Organic Deodorants are now up there with my top five natural deodorant favourites. The product itself is a waxy formula which almost heats up when it comes into contact with the skin, the deodorant then slides on easily protecting your armpits all day. Elsa's Organic Deodorants have worked really well for me, I wasn't sweating loads throughout the day like I have done with other natural deodorants and each scent smells amazing which lingers all day. The only downside for me is that the packaging is all plastic and the deodorants can leave marks on clothing (which can be washed out), but other than that these deodorants are great!

£10 for 45g from LoveLula.com

These products were sent to me to review, all views are my own.

Indigenous Beauty's Uplifting, Refreshing & Soothing Natural Deodorant Creams - Review*

'The fewer ingredients you can use on your skin, the better.'

 Running low on my vegan but non-natural deodorant I decided to take a look over at LoveLula.com to see what new products I could find. It's taken me a while to find a good vegan-friendly deodorant that I like, so I'm excited to say that I'm in love with these natural deodorants by Indigenous Beauty!

Handmade, natural and organic. Indigenous Beauty was created from a mission to find purer, natural alternatives to mainstream beauty products by using certified organic, skin loving ingredients. After becoming increasingly aware of the synthetic chemicals that are commonly found in leading brands and the harmful effects these can have on our health, Indigenous Beauty began its mission to launch handmade, toxin-free beauty products. Indigenous Beauty's first range consists of Natural Deodorant Creams which have been formulated with just seven ingredients chosen for their beneficial properties including Organic Virgin Coconut Oil, Organic Unrefined Shea Butter and Organic essential oils. They work effectively on both men and women offering a long-lasting deodorant that is kind to the skin. 

Uplifting Orange & Grapefruit - Made from the highest quality organic ingredients, including Organic Costa Rican Sweet Orange and Organic Grapefruit essential oils. Sweet Orange essential oil aids mental stimulation and combined with the Grapefruit essential oil it creates a joyful scent. 

Scent: Joyful, warm, citrus.

Refreshing Spearmint & Tea Tree - Made from the highest quality organic ingredients, including Organic Spearmint and Organic Australian Tea Tree essential oils. The combination of Spearmint essential oil and Tea Tree essential oil with its anti-fungal properties creates a truly invigorating scent. Scent: Cool, clean, minty.

Soothing Lavender & Vanilla - Made from the highest quality organic ingredients, including Organic French Lavender and Organic Vanilla Extract essential oils. Lavender essential oil is calming on the skin and aids mental relaxation, whilst Vanilla Extract essential oil helps ease stress with its sweet, luxurious aroma. 

Scent: Floral, sweet, relaxing.

You already know my love for these natural deodorant creams by Indigenous Beauty, but there's more... I find the simple black and white with a hint of colour on the labels of the recyclable glass jars to be stylish and pleasing to the eye. The Extra Virgin Organic Coconut Oil has antibacterial and anti-fungal properties and is very moisturising for the skin. Whereas the Unrefined Organic Shea Butter and natural Vitamin E help soothe the skin. The deodorant itself is easy to apply and rubs in like a dream leaving my armpits feeling really soft! The Bicarbonate of Soda and Organic Arrowroot in the creams work well together combating odour and helping keep wetness at bay. And I'm super excited to say that the deodorants actually work and keep me odour free and sweat kept at bay throughout my working day. I've had no need to re-apply throughout the day, but I have found that the creams need to be applied to freshly washed underarms otherwise they do start to smell, so this is something to keep in mind. All deodorants are free of toxins including aluminium, parabens, artificial preservatives, synthetic fragrances and alcohol. As you might have been able to tell from my third photograph my favourite scent out of the three is the Refreshing Spearmint & Tea Tree, it really is very refreshing. But yeah, these are the best natural and vegan deodorants that I've tried so far and they're made in my hometown, what's not to love! I'm so happy that I've come across Indigenous Beauty and I'm looking forward to trying more products from them.

£11.99 for 60ml from LoveLula.com*

These products were sent to me to review, all views are my own.

Sensitive & Original (Women) Fit Pit Organic & Natural Deodorant Cream - Review*

Get Fit Pits with this deodorant!

The Green Woman are based in Surrey, England and are the creators of Fit Pit Natural Deodorant. All of their products are home made and are 100% organic, natural and vegan. Selected products are safe to use during pregnancy, menopause, homeopathic treatments, detoxes, as a teenagers 'first' deodorant or during and after cancer treatments. The Green Women believe in driving social change to support a greener more sustainable future. They actively support many positive initiatives and 10% of their profits are donated to work against climate change. Their deodorants contain no parabens, BPAs, aluminium salts or any other nasties of any kind. And lastly, plastic is never used and their packaging will always be reusable, then recyclable or compostable! 

Find out more here...

The Green Women kindly sent me two jars to review of both their original (women's) and sensitive deodorant creams. I was quite excited to try these out as I had never tried a cream deodorant before! The Fit Pit Original for women is lightly perfumed with rosemary and bergamot essential oils which are both said to sooth and lift your mood, I'm not too keen on this scent as rosemary isn't to my taste. Because of this I much prefer the sensitive one as it doesn't have a scent to it. I also really like the packaging of the deodorants as the glass jar is both reusable and recyclable. To use both deodorants simply apply a pea sized amount to your underarms with fingertips in the morning or after bathing. The deodorants then simply melt when contacted to warm skin. When using the deodorants I found it pleasant to apply due to the creaminess of them. I also felt like I didn't need to hand around waiting for the deodorants to dry and I was left without any white stains on my clothing. I found that I didn't sweat as much throughout the day, but I was left with a dry feeling under my arms at the end of the day. Bicarbonate of soda subtly alters your skins natural pH, which prevents smell causing bacteria from thriving. Unlike some deodorants it doesn't merely mask bad smell, it prevents it. And unlike antiperspirants it doesn't block your sweat glands, which means your body can still remove toxins, making it even healthier for you. I even got my Mum to try out these deodorants, she ended up really liking them and has been using them for the past few months now!

Please note: If you have been using a mainstream anti-antiperspirant, this will probably have coated your skin and clothes. It may take several days for this residue to leave your skin. 

Original Women Ingredients:

Sodium bicarbonate, Organic Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) oil, Organic Maranta Arundinacea Root (Arrowroot) Powder, Organic Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter), Organic Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) seed oil, Organic Aloe Barbadensis powder (Aloe Vera), Organic Rosemary essential oil, Organic Bergamot essential oil, Organic Geranium essential oil

Sensitive Ingredients:

Sodium bicarbonate, Organic Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) oil, Organic Maranta Arundinacea Root (Arrowroot) Powder, Organic Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter), Organic Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) seed oil, Organic Aloe Barbadensis powder (Aloe Vera).

£3 for 25ml or £8 for 100ml from The Green Women

This product was sent to me to review, all views are my own.