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I have switched to natural deodorant recently, with no real trouble. However, I have yet to find anything that cuts the mustard for my manly husband, especially in the Texas summer! Not to mention most of the alternatives I have found smell rather girly. Any suggestions? Do your husbands use natural deodorants, and have they found one they can count on?
We are shamed to say it, but our husbands are pretty stubborn when it comes to switching their products over to natural products. My husband was pretty annoyed when I tried to switch his toothpaste over and now secretly looks forward to business trips because I know he keeps a secret stash of Colgate in his toiletries bag. So he still uses his trusty old Axe. You can lead a horse to water and all of that (although, I did get him to switch his chemically enhanced shampoo to Dr. Bronner’s. Baby steps).
However, we do tell people that it definitely takes time to switch over to have it work properly, and men are no exception. We did post some tips on switching over, you no doubt have read (and I’ve also tried to drill into my husband’s head as well), but they bear reposting:
Be patient. You’ll need at least 2 weeks to adjust (and sometimes longer), so if you go a couple days on a new deodorant and you smell this could mean your body is still ridding itself of toxins. You might have to try a brand or two to find the right one for your body chemistry too, so give it some time.
Exfoliate. Its a good idea to GENTLY exfoliate your armpits once in a while to remove any dead skin blocking your sweat glands and pores. Use a really soft washcloth and gently massage the area. Don’t use scrubs or salts as this might damage the delicate skin of your armpits.
Sweat! The reason deodorant makers put Aluminum in their product is to prevent you from sweating. There is a major problem with this in that you are supposed to sweat, sweating is your body’s way of ridding itself from toxins and impurities. Once your body is used to not having antiperspirant it can actually regulate your sweating. Since switching to Weleda I have not noticed being “wet” unless I am huffing and puffing on the treadmill, in which case who cares. What matters is I don’t SMELL like sweat.
And of course, to add another:
Hydrate Hydrate Hydrate: The more water you consume, the less likely you are to smell as water flushes toxins out of your system.
And of course, diet also has a play. If you’re going to eat stinky foods, they have to come out somehow, and going to the bathroom isn’t the only way your body excretes waste. Which is why you tend to smell like an 18 year old brewery after a night of drinking heavily. Garlic, onions, red meat. It’ll also come out in your pores as well. Which makes me wonder if I’d smell like vanilla cupcakes if I lived on a diet of them…. hmmm food for thought…
As for brands, we personally like both Bubble and Bee’s Pit Putty (they have other varieties as well) and Weleda. Weleda’s deodorant is more of an alcohol base which might help curb odors for your husband, better than Bubble and Bee, and I know my husband has said that the original Bubble and Bee is a little bit too feminine smelling for him. Weleda makes a Sage variety that isn’t girly smelling. I’ve used both Bubble and Bee and Weleda doing yard work in the hot summer sun and while, yes, I did sweat, I didn’t smell at all. I would say to buy a couple of varieties, find what works and then rotate based on your needs. Guys tend to be simpler with their body care needs, but sometimes, they need to go the extra mile to find a product that works for them too.
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Categories: Ask LovelyMama, Bubble and Bee, Deodorant, Dr. Bronners, Men's Skin Care, Weleda
You all probably know by now, how much we LOVE Bubble and Bee’s products. I have quite a few of their products around my house and I love all of them. Especially anything that’s lime coconut. It smells fabulous. Even my husband likes their stuff, particularly their solid lotions, like the lotion stick and the lotion bar. It really helps heal his hands, which tend to split a lot in the cold weather.
I had put in a request for an actual “liquid” lotion with Stephanie, which thankfully was already in the works. I love the solids, I use them every day, but I do like the actual ability to spread lotion on my skin.
Introducing Body Butta. This stuff is fantastic. The smell is heavenly. I was lucky to be able to try out the raspberry vanilla, which smells like dessert, and looks like cake frosting. I’ve had a hard time refraining from digging my finger in it and eating it (because that’s what you do with frosting, right?). And I’ve just gotten word from Stephanie that you actually COULD eat it if you wanted to, and that it doesn’t taste bad. I think I’ll refrain from being the one to experiment, but, you know if you want to give it a shot, go ahead (and let me know if I need to get a spoon). The ingredients are all natural of course, and include coconut oil, raspberry extract, vanilla extract, sweet almond oil and a few more. Best of all, not one single ingredient on this list is water, so you’re getting a nice thick lotion that will leave your skin feeling soft and silky, not only to dry out again after 6 minutes.
The body butta has a shelf life of 10 months from date of purchase. Another thing that is a GOOD thing. Your lotion shouldn’t outlive you.
Get it: You can order Body Butta directly from bubbleandbee.com, and as an extra LovelyMama bonus, you can take 15% off your order using the coupon code “hotmama03“, which can also be combined with free shipping on orders over $65. That’s a great deal! Code expires 6/1/09.
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Categories: Body Cream, Bubble and Bee
Now that winter is full upon us (though technically, the first day of winter is next week), my skin has decided to revolt. There is nothing really that seems to be helping my skin. It’s itchy, dry, flaky and scaly. I’d blame it on pregnancy hormones, but my poor toddler’s skin is much the same way. We try to keep as hydrated and sealed as possible, but we’re fighting a losing battle.
So instead of trying to win, we’re just hoping to keep the playing field even. I have a heavy artillery of lotions, bars, lip balms and other things to help with our winter skin.
One of my musts this winter, is our Bubble and Bee lotion stick. I love it because it’s a stick, not a tube, so you get more for less and a little goes a long way. It’s also very portable and inexpensive. So I can stock up and keep them in my handbag, a diaper bag, and just about every other corner of my home. It’s great for all over the skin, but especially great for sealing your hands while you’re out and about.
If you’ve read here or over at SafeMama for any length of time, you’ll know that we LOVE Bubble and Bee’s products. They’re always up front about their ingredients, because they have nothing to hide. They’re safe for both kids and adults alike. And another thing I love is that you have other options aside of lavender, such as orange, lime coconut (I’m addicted to this scent, I can’t even begin to tell you how good it smells), and chai, to name a few.
Is your skin suffering like ours? Head over to Stephanie’s blog and read her tips for helping your skin through winter.
Get It: You can get all of Bubble and Bee’s awesome products directly online and enjoy 15% off your entire order using code wintermom3
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Categories: Body Lotion, Bubble and Bee
A few months ago, while doing one of my many searches for safe skincare for myself, I discovered an awesome company called Bubble and Bee Organics. One thing I love about Bubble and Bee is that they always use organic ingredients when possible, and better yet, they never use synthetic ingredients, ever.
I love all of the products that I’ve tried. Especially their Pit Putty. I raved about Pit Putty over at SafeMama a few months ago and I stand by that review. Pit Putty is hands down the best deodorant I’ve tried. It’s very soft and powdery. And a little goes a long way. Once I used it properly, I never had a problem with white stains on my shirt and it lasts, even in the hot sun. Something I tested profusely when first tried it out (I was the girl with her face in her armpits all day).
This is a deodorant, which you shouldn’t confuse with an antiperspirant. While we think it’s great to not sweat, antiperspirant not only has awful synthetic chemicals in it, but they block your pores, preventing you from sweating. This is just not natural. Sweating is good for you. And over time, conventional antiperspirant clogs your pores making it more ineffective. Since I’ve made the switch to a natural deodorant, I sweat less and I rarely have any odor.
When I didn’t think that Pit Putty couldn’t get any better, Stephanie surprised me and came out with a new scent specifically for women: geranium lime. I was lucky enough to get a sneak preview and let me tell you, it’s awesome. I didn’t mind the scent of the original, but I know that some women want something just a little more feminine. It’s so feminine, that I’m now back to sniffing my armpits, but not because I’m self conscious. But more because it smells so good.
We give all of Bubble and Bee Organics products the LovelyMama Seal of Approval.
Get It: Be one of the first to get the new scent of Pit Putty. You can order directly from Bubble and Bee’s website and take 15% off your entire purchase using the code “lovelymom9“
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Categories: Bubble and Bee, Deodorant, Safety Award Winners
