Antiperspirant vs Deodorant: Why Deodorant Is The Better Choice

When it comes to personal care, choosing between antiperspirant and deodorant can

 feel like a toss up. Both products aim to keep you feeling fresh, but they work in fundamentally different ways, and their impact on your body and daily comfort can vary significantly. At Kettle Care Botanicals, we believe Deodorant is the superior choice between the two.

Antiperspirants are designed to reduce sweat, by temporarily blocking sweat glands with Aluminum based compounds. Yes, this will keep your underarms dry, and may reduce odor since bacteria breeds in moisture. However, this comes at a cost. You are interfering with your body's natural perspiration, by blocking pores and hindering the detox process.

Deodorants, on the other hand, focus on neutralizing and stopping odor without stopping sweat. Our new Natural Deodorant uses ingredients such as Essential Oils, Baking Soda, and Arrowroot Powder to combat bacteria and keep you smelling fresh. Deodorants like ours allow your body to sweat naturally, which is a key part of temperature regulation and toxin elimination.

Many people worry about losing the "dry effect" when switching over to natural deodorants. While it is true that deodorants do not block sweat, they effectively fight odors, and your body will adjust to sweating naturally again over time. Our Natural Deodorant formula is designed to absorb excess moisture and provide long lasting smell protection, so you feel fresh even on the busiest days. 

Another concern is the transition period. Your body will need a week or two to to detox itself from Aluminum based products.  You may sweat more than usual at this time, but stick with it. Our gentle Deodorants support this transition, and soon your body will find its natural rhythm again. Drink plenty of water to help flush your system, as well. It will be worth it to have chemical free underarms, the less we absorb into our bodies the better!

Here are a couple recent reviews from our website, that will help give you the confidence to try a healthier product:

I have been searching for a natural deodorant that actually works and I am so happy to have finally found this one. It is effective and has a very light (not over powering) scent. This one checks all my boxes! - Margaret Z