Lume Deodorant

We’ve been smearing deodorant on our underarms for over 100 years, so you’d think by now we’d stop trying to control body odor with products that contain subpar or harmful ingredients. Maybe your deodorant’s ingredient list isn’t something you think about every day as you put it on, but what are you willing to put up with in your deodorant? We all want to smell good, but shouldn’t try to do so at the expense of our health. Here are four ingredients you might consider putting on your deodorant “no” list: Parabens You may already be boycotting parabens because research suggests these chemicals are harmful to our skin and health—but do you know what they are? They are a type of preservative that is used to prolong the shelf life of health and beauty products. Parabens are used to help prevent the growth of mold and bacteria in products. Some of the most common parabens are butylparaben, methylparaben, propylparaben, and ethylparaben. Be sure to buy a deodorant that i...

Don’t feel like or have time to shower? No problem. Not everyone needs a thorough washing every day, especially if they don’t get overly dirty or sweaty. Showering every day isn’t for everyone anyway. So, whatever your reasons are for skipping a shower, you aren’t alone and certainly shouldn’t worry about anyone finding out. Instead, you can look and feel fresh with these five tips—leaving concern and water aside. Dry Shampoo Is Your Best Friend Just like scrubbing your body with soap and water every day can strip your skin of its natural oils and dry it out, daily shampooing can do the same to your hair. On days you want to skip a shower, make dry shampoo your buddy if your hair tends to feel greasy. This seemingly magical, oil-absorbing powder can soak up grease and grime. Dry shampoos have been around a long time, but they are more popular these days because it’s an easy way to extend the time between washes and blowouts. Deodorant for Private Parts Is Amazing ...

Everyone stinks sometimes. It’s just a fact of life—body odor is normal. But sweat alone doesn’t cause underarm odor, it’s the bacteria. Without taking too much of a deep dive into science, body odor is the perceived unpleasant smell our bodies can give off when bacteria that live on the skin break down sweat into acids.  Thankfully, deodorants exist to help fend off the smell. But it’s worth noting that some will just try to cover it up while the most effective among them will instead fight the cause of odor directly by killing the bacteria that makes sweat smell bad. While your armpits are probably the sweatiest areas on your body, they are not the only places that could use stink protection. As temperatures begin to rise at this time of year, let’s take a look at some other areas on the body that could benefit from an appropriate deodorant. Keep in mind though that you should only use deodorant for external use. Private Parts No one particularly likes to...