Why You Need Prebiotics in Your Deodorant
Temperatures are rising and summer is in full swing, so let’s talk about deodorants. With a huge range of options, it can be difficult to choose the best odor-stopper for you. While avoiding aluminum-heavy antiperspirants is a great start, it’s important to remember that not all deodorants are created equal. Allow us to direct you to prebiotic deodorants.
Deodorant and prebiotics might not be an obvious pairing. “Deodorant goes in my underarms and prebiotics go in my food,” you might say. Seems to make sense, right? But hear us out for a moment.
What Are Prebiotics?
Before we dive any deeper, what exactly are prebiotics? Basically, prebiotics are a strain of non-digestible dietary fiber that introduce good bacteria to your body. It’s important to note that prebiotics differ slightly from probiotics. Probiotics are good bacteria found in yogurt and kombucha, working specifically to aid in digestive health. A great metaphor to understand the difference between the two biotics is to imagine a garden in which the seeds are the probiotic bacteria and the sun is the prebiotic bacteria. Some common foods that have prebiotics are oatmeal, honey, onions, legumes and garlic. However, prebiotics can be introduced to the body in non-dietary ways too. This is where prebiotic deodorant comes in.
Good Bacteria vs. Bad Bacteria
When we sweat, it’s not the actual sweat that creates the bad odor but rather the bad bacteria (created from fatty foods, meat, etc.) “eating” your perspiration. So it would stand to reason that ridding ourselves of any unpleasant odor would mean killing all bacteria by showering very often. Not so fast. In fact, excessive cleanliness (something Western culture encourages) might be making your sweat stinkier by also killing the good bacteria that your body possesses. Instead, in an odd turn of events, the answer to better-smelling underarms may be adding more good bacteria to your body, which might mean lathering up less and definitely includes adding prebiotic deodorant to your wash-up regimen.
How Does Deodorant Work?
So, let’s quickly recap: Where soaps wipe out both good and bad bacteria, applying a prebiotic-heavy deodorant to your underarms can replace the good bacteria. Good bacteria destroys the bad bacteria and, in turn, can promote cleaner, less-odorous sweat. And, for those who aren’t the biggest fans of garlic or onions, using prebiotic deodorant daily might be a great way to give your body the good bacteria it craves.
Your Solution
Edens Garden’s natural deodorant harnesses the power of 100% pure essential oils and nontoxic, prebiotic ingredients to keep you feeling fresh all day and night. Our baking soda-free formula actively controls odor, detoxifies, and yields benefits of aromatherapy. For a full line of prebiotic deodorants, be sure to click here.
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About the Author, Danielle De Guzman
Danielle De Guzman is the Social Media Manager for Edens Garden. Danielle’s background in the beauty industry sparked her interest in natural, non-toxic skincare and holistic remedies. Her passion for essential oils and people shines in her work and in her daily interactions with our EG family.
This article was reviewed by our Lead Aromatherapist,
Bella Martinez is a Certified Aromatherapist, Natural Skincare Formulator and Edens Garden’s lead aromatherapist. An industry expert, Bella has spent years training and learning in the aromatherapy field, which she continues annually. Her passion is taking evidence-based aromatherapy and making it approachable for all.
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6 comments
LINDA CALIFANO
Hi,
Just inquiring if your deordants & perfume are gluten free.
Thanks
Linda
Edens Garden
Hi Sonshine! We do a series of informal in-house trial runs and from there, rely on customer feedback to ensure a product is effective. You can read customer reviews to see how our deodorant has fared with buyers. We also offer a 30 day return policy, so if you’re ever unsatisfied with a product, you can return it for a refund.
Sonshine A
This is interesting. Are there money back guarantees for trying to move to these and then for the discovering of which one would work best individually? I’ve had no positive results attempting to use any natural products to halt foul smelling underarm odor here in ever humid and hot Mississippi. I do tho’ periodically try natural products, including washing underarms w diluted vinegar. This has been a lifelong struggle as I am outside a great deal either working or playing.
What science it’s backing these claims please? What data is compiled and verified? I notice neither person mentioned, in association with the article in this email, has a scientific background, PR and work with aromas only are mentioned. Is there data?
Not disparaging, just researching.
Thank y’all!
Edens Garden
Hi Marie! We do not offer a spray deodorant or DIY at this time but that’s a great idea and I’ll forward this to our development team. Thank you!
Marie Walker
Ok. Sounds like a great idea. However I prefer a spray deodorant. How would a prebiotic/probiotic solid deodorant product translate into a spray on product. And would there be a recipe to DIY? I like to blend magnesium into my home made spray.
Edens Garden
July 9, 2021 at 11:09 am
Hi Linda! Yes, they are 😊