The transition phase of natural deodorants - YES, you might be smelly, but not forever!

All-natural deodorants are good on so many levels. But unfortunately, when switching over to aluminum-free deodorants, you go through what I call a “transition phase.”

And honey, let me tell you, you’ll probably get smelly. But don't fret just yet!

Antiperspirants contain aluminum, which prevent you from sweating and keep you dry. But...our bodies NEED to sweat! It’s our built in mechanism for temperature control and detoxification. We actually eliminate waste through the skin by sweating. 

So when you hit that beautiful transition phase, you’ll release what you had been trapping inside your body with an antiperspirant. The stench comes from bacteria growing on moisture particles that our bodies are trying to eliminate by sweating.

Expect to sweat a lot during your transition phase. Your body is restoring to its natural routine, cleaning itself up, so it's going to wash all of the toxins away as quickly as it can. One trick to help get through the transition phase is to stick with natural clothing fibres like wool or cotton. Materials such as polyester tend to trap-in moisture and cause the same odorous bacteria to grow.

The transition phase may last one to four weeks. But with proper cleansing (I clean my pits with our cleansing balm Cleanse), and avoiding that pesky antiperspirant, you’ll make it through the transition phase, bringing your body back to its natural detox routine, while smelling great with an all-natural deodorant.🌿

Benefits in a nutshell:

• All-natural deodorant helps prevent odour by keeping natural bacteria from mixing with the salt and water on the skin, while allowing your body to sweat the way it should.
• The lack of pore-blocking ingredients allows good bacteria to work as naturally intended and may prevent odour - even when you have no deodorant on at all!
• Many of the chemicals antiperspirants use cause skin irritation, dryness, and much more. If you cut out the harsh chemicals, you'll notice an immediate difference in the health of your skin; leaving it more hydrated and much softer.

At Freckled Jane we are all about getting your body, especially your skin, back to its healthiest form through all-natural ingredients. If you're considering an all-natural deodorant, we encourage you to stick through the transition phase to bring your pits back to their natural, toxin-ridding cycle - you got this!