All Natural Just Ingredients Magnesium Deodorant
Whenever I chat with friends, health coaching clients, or patients who are interested in minimizing their toxic burden, one of my first recommendations is deodorant! Changing to a natural deodorant is a quick and easy swap that can make a big difference to hormonal health and overall wellness.
One brand that I have continued to be impressed with is Just Ingredients-- so naturally, I knew I wanted to try out their deodorant too, to see how it stacks up against my tried and true faaves (which if you're curious-- I have a whole blog post on harmful ingredients you want to avoid to avoid in your deodorant and my favorite brands over here)
Why Is Deodorant With Natural Ingredients Important?
Over the years, the food and drug administration (FDA) has shown increasing concerns with some of the most common ingredients in convention deodorant. Things like artificial fragrance, propylene glycol, aluminum-based compounds, and preservatives*** are linked to hormone issues, skin irritation, chronic illness and even certain cancers.
Now, anytime I talk about "chemicals" or "toxins" on the blog, I never want to fear monger or share anything to be stress inducing. My goal is to always educate. There are certain products that I choose to keep in my home even though they are not the "cleanest". Once you have the information, you can make whatever decision is best for your own personal health goals and lifestyle priorities.
Over the years, clean products have progressed leaps and bounds. There used to be very limited options that worked well, and now even more conventional brands are changing their formulas to be more holistically supportive.
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Just Ingredients Deodorant
I found Just Ingredients years ago on social media. I loved the educational posts that the founder, Karalynne, would share. When they opened the Just Ingredients shop, I was so excited! To have a whole company and product line that intentionally sources the best ingredients-- it's every crunchy girl's dream. And the best part is that they continue to expand their product line to include more variety! Now lets talk more specifically about their deodorant...
One of my biggest problems with natural deodorants has been the use of baking soda (aka sodium bicarbonate)-- it is an ingredient in SO many natural products. And like with all things- you should focus on your own response to an ingredient. Just because something is "healthy", does not mean it will work for you. I have really sensitive skin and baking soda causes my armpits to be so red and itchy! So I love that all of Just Ingredients scents are fully baking soda free. This makes it really friendly for even the most sensitive underarms.
Another issue that I have with a lot of natural deodorants is they can get a little gritty. Nobody wants something rough and scratchy applied to their skin surface especially their underams-- so I appreciate that this deodorant is a smoother consistency which makes for an easy application!
And maybe one of the coolest thing about Just Ingredients is their unique product options-- not only do they have your standard stick deodorant, but a full body cream deodorant, and even a full men's line (finalllllyyyy-- a good smelling, non-toxic mens option!)
Just Ingredients Deodorant continued...
" Experience all-day freshness with our premium deodorant, enriched with magnesium to effectively neutralize odors. Free from aluminum, formaldehyde releasers, parabens, and other harmful ingredients, so you can feel confident about what you put on your skin."
Active Ingredients List for their deodorants:
Organic Sweet Almond Oil, Magnesium Oxide, Organic Beeswax, +/- Organic Essential Oils & Extracts, Vitamin E Oil
They have several scent options available-- my personal fave is the sweet citrus deodorant, coconut vanilla, and seasonal vanilla peppermint!
Magnesium Deodorant for Men
Next up is their line of men's deodorant. I don't know if any of you have shopped for men's deodorant before-- but it used to be so hard finding a natural option that still smelled good, managed body odor, and came in a scent other than pine tree 😅 To be fair, they do have a pine scent, buut they also offer Cedarwood Spice (love this one!) and Eucalyptus Clove. The Just Ingredients Magnesium Deodorant helps to neutralize odor, provide a fresh scent, while prioritizing premium quality ingredients (buhh bye old spice).
Full Body Deodorant Cream
Finally--their full body deodorant cream. This is a product that I am personally not familiar with but there are so many rave reviews! You basically can use it like a lotion anywhere you likely sweat. The product page states:
"Experience all-day freshness with our full body cream deodorant designed for the sweatiest parts of the body – armpits, feet, thighs, and even privates. Free from aluminum, formaldehyde releasers, parabens, and other harmful ingredients, so you can feel confident about what you put on your skin."
Transitioning to Natural Deodorant
Unlike other deodorants... there is a bit of a transition phase when going natural. Some of the changes include:
a bit more sweat- conventional deodorants contain antiperspirants (often in the form of aluminum). These particles literally block your sweat glands and leave you feeling dry. Natural deodorant on the other hand, does not contain those aluminum particles-- which is a good thing! But the first time you use it, you may notice a bit more dampness and moisture than you are used to. Just Ingredients uses odor-fighting magnesium, which just so happens to also absorb excess moisture which keeps your pits a bit more dry and you smelling fresh.
change in your skin's microbiome after transitioning to a more natural option. This means that those odor-causing bacteria literally have a natural variance that is affected by the products applied to your skin. Some people temporarily can smell worse when going through this transtion-- stick with it. I promise it is worth it!
If your pits need a little extra support getting through this time, you can try an armpit detox! A simple armpit mask that helps to clear out your pores, remove toxins, and support a better ph balance.
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I have so many health coaching clients who ask for a specific product to swap to start their journey to cleaner products-- and I think swapping out your deodorant is a great first option! Not only do you use it daily, but you apply it right over your lymph nodes! It is also an affordable swap as opposed to some of the other popular wellness products around (that does not mean that you need those expensive wellness products-- I am all about affordable, sustainable wellness over here)
If you are looking for more information on transitioning your products to healthier alternatives, I highly recommend following Just Ingredients on social media or joining their email list. There you will see new product launches, sales, and discounts.
Let me know what questions you have about removing toxins from your everyday products!
Kaelyn