Today was not only a busy day, spent in one room while focusing on one project with my new team. It was also a downright embarrassing day; especially since I work for one of the world’s largest health and beauty products company which sells a small brand named Secret.
As you may have seen, I have a great Summer giveaway taking place through tomorrow night. Compliments of Stonyfield, the package includes lots of organic items I’ve never tried. Like many other people, I’m trying to make healthy changes to my lifestyle, including increasing the number of organic foods and product I use and enjoy daily.
Unfortunately, I will not be switching to organic deodorant. There are few comments worse than hearing, from a co-worker, that you’re sweat stains are noticeable or that you’re daily fragrance spritz isn’t working. Over the past two days, including 2 different workouts and 2 days of business clothes, I’ve received negative feedback.
While I wasn’t necessarily expecting the Tom’s deodorant to stop my sweat as effectively as my favorite Secret deodorant, but I was expecting it to cover the scent. Unfortunately, it didn’t do either, even though I reapplied during a bathroom break both days. Don’t get me wrong, there are some great benefits and ingredients in Tom’s of Maine deodorant:
- aluminum-free
- PG-free
- all natural
- No artificial colors, flavors, fragrance, or preservatives
- Odor Fighting Hops
- Odor trapping zing salts
- Conditioning Vitamin E
- Soothing Aloe
But, none of this is important to me if it means that during a regular business meeting, I have to think twice about sitting next to a co-worker or raising my hand in a meeting. Today, I felt just like that Sure commercial from the 1990’s.
Until someone can suggest a better option, I’m going back to my favorite Secret Scent Expressions deodorant and going to do more research on the risks of a chemical filled deodorant.
Question: Do you have any suggestions for other natural deodorants?
