So, in case you’ve been living under a rock, it’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month.  In my opinion, to protect your health, one of the top three products you absolutely MUST switch out is your deodorant.  (Read all about why conventional deodorant is so bad for you in this prior blog post.)

There are a lot of natural deodorants out there, and different formulas work for different people.  Be prepared to try a few before you find “the one”.  In my case, I’ve tried about seven.  Two of them were awesome.  They kept me smelling good, even after vigorous exercise.  However, their baking soda-heavy formulas gave me a red, itchy rash on my underarms.  I was so bummed.  I’ve been on the hunt ever since.

Meow Meow Tweet came to my rescue: they developed a baking soda-free deodorant cream in a light grapefruit scent.  If you have sensitive skin, this is for you; their new formula is super-effective and so gentle.  I’ve used it directly after shaving with no problem and the protection lasts a full 24 hours.  It even stands up to hot yoga classes (while I am sure I don’t smell like I just stepped out of the shower after a 90-minute class, I don’t smell like bad B.O. either).  Bottom line: this stuff works and it’s become a Bare Beauty staple.  My search is over!  Cost: $13 for 2.4 oz.  Purchase it here.

Ingredients: arrowroot powder*, shea butter*, magnesium hydroxide, virgin coconut oil*, jojoba oil*, grapefruit*, bergamot*, lemon* and sweet orange* essential oils.  *Organic

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