Review: The Healthy Deodorant from LAVANILA

Lavanila Healthy Deoderant in Passion Fruit

As summer kicks into full swing, the last thing I want to worry about is irritated skin under my arms. Between shaving, waxing or depilating, deodorants and antiperspirants can make an already sensitive area erupt with fury. Over the last few years, I’ve gone through a variety of products trying to find something that wouldn’t irritate my skin. Most antiperspirants seemed to never wash completely away, leaving a plastic feeling on my skin, and deodorants seemed to lead to intense itching. So, I began searching for something a little more natural to use instead. Unfortunately, many of the organic products that I tried irritated my skin as well and caused intense reactions to certain plant-based ingredients.

Finally, I found a company called LAVANILLA at Sephora a few years ago and I fell in love with their body butter. Then I found out that they make The Healthy Deodorant, which comes in a variety of fragrances (I use Vanilla Lavender and Vanilla Passion Fruit, though I’m tempted to try Vanilla Coconut). After a year of using it everyday– I’m hooked. It’s formulated without parabens, sulfates, synthetic dyes, petro-chemicals or phthalates, nor does it contain aluminum or mineral oils. Best of all, it doesn’t irritate my skin or cause itching, and it leaves no residue when I attempt to wash it off.

I do have to say that in the summer, I carry it in my purse because it does seems to wear off faster than other deodorants (there is a travel-size option available). It’s completely worth it to have smooth, healthy-looking underarms after years of discomfort.

It is a little pricey at $18, but I’ve found that it works so well that I can’t bring myself to use anything else. Has anyone else tried it? What are your own suggestions for sensitive underarms?