Alba Botanica Clear Enzyme Deodorant Stick
(Aloe unscented)
If I had compiled a list of types of products that I still am not happy with- meaning that I have yet to find the one that is right for me – deodorant would be on the top of the list.
Being a very active person, and living in Florida, often makes me sweat profusely; not just while working out but simply by crossing the parking lot of a shopping mall. Besides the fact that wet underarms completely freak me out anyway; I also am very self-conscious about smelling good – or not… Fragrance-free deodorants never seemed to work for me, and the ones that are scented either smell weird and powdery, or they leave a white residue on my clothes.
At one of my recent trips to Whole Foods, where I always browse the skincare aisle for about an hour (yeah…so what…it takes time reading every ingredient list..!!), I found Alba Botanica’s Clear Enzyme Deodorant Stick in Aloe unscented (also available in Lavender and Tea Tree). The claims on the packaging promise the following:
- Crystal clear
- Safe, long-lasting protection
- No aluminum
- Preservative and P.G. free
I bought the deodorant with a mix of excited anticipation and the feeling that I just spent $7 on a product that will go right in the garbage after its first use.
I applied the deodorant after my shower the next morning, and I immediately hated the way it smelled. Despite the claim of this product being unscented; the coriander oil listed on the ingredient list should have given it away… I passionately dislike anything that smells (or tastes) like anise or licorice, and there I was – standing in my bathroom with cardamom armpits, and 5 minutes left to get ready for work…
To keep this story short: When I arrived at the office, at 9:00am and 85 F already, I went straight for the ladies’ room to make a “smell check” without being watched. To my surprise, the detestable cardamom scent had completely disappeared, and all I could smell was – well… nothing…! Absolutely, wonderfully, incredibly, nothing… And this clean, non-residue nothingness lasted ALL day.
Needless to say; I am convinced, won over, swayed, converted… And I think you should give that one a try. http://www.albabotanica.com/?id=67&pid=125
Love…to you and your skin,
G-gal

