Present in a large majority of antiperspirant deodorants, the aluminum salts regularly make the news, according to the scientific publications studying their toxicity.

Indeed, suspected to play a role in the development of breast cancer, the "aluminum salts" pose questions to more and more consumers. And if the substance - used in particular for its astringent qualities, which reduce the size of the pores and therefore, by mechanical effect, perspiration - is not prohibited in the formulation of cosmetics, the suspicions weighing on it lead more and more brands to develop hygiene and beauty products that do not contain them.

Alu-free deodorants available in supermarkets, pharmacies and organic shops

For those who wish to opt for the precautionary principle, there is no need to rush to the store with organic or parapharmacy: it is now possible to buy deodorants without aluminum salts in most supermarkets and supermarkets. Consumer brands such as Ushuaïa, Sanex and Le Petit Marseillais offer specific and accessible ranges, with scents, textures and various packagings (stick, ball, spray) addressed to both women and men.

For the followers of the pharmacy, brands of care such as Vichy or Rogé Cavaillès have for several years already offer deodorants stamped without aluminum salts, especially designed for the most sensitive skin, easily irritable.

Do It Yourself for a custom natural deodorant

In organic shops and on the Internet, 100% natural brands such as Soapwalla and Schmidt's have made a breakthrough in recent years, offering all-natural products, including essential oils, absorbent vegetable powders, baking soda, shea butter and other waxes. Sometimes presented in a pot in the form of solid pastes to be warmed between the fingers before application of the product on the armpits, these new cosmetics, as confusing as they are effective, know a strong enthusiasm.

Finally, for lovers of Do It Yourself or "homemade", it is always possible to make your own natural deodorant at home. The French leader in natural cosmetics Aroma-Zone offers dozens of natural deodorant recipes for a tailor-made product.

For example, according to Emilie Jolibois Cosmetics Ingredients Research at Aroma-Zone:

With Bacti-Pur: (for 50 ml), mix 5 grams of organic sesame vegetable oil, 1.5 grams of emulsifying emulsifier, 40.7 grams of organic peppermint hydrolate, 0.8 gram of plant extract Corn starch powder, 1 gram of Bacti-Pur cosmetic active ingredient, 9 drops of spearmint essential oil and 0.3 gram of Cosgard preservative.

With baking soda: mix 30 grams of plant extract corn starch powder with 23 grams of white clay, 15 grams of baking soda, 7.5 grams of plant extract Arrow root powder and 0 , 2 grams of lavandin essential oil.