I am sure you have heard about people who have stopped using natural deodorant due to rashes. This is the most common concern I deal with and the type of rash I see the most often is what I call a “moisture rash”. The scientific name is “intertrigo”, which occurs when skin folds trap moisture due to heat, lack of circulation.
If you were using antiperspirant before, it plugs your sweat glands and prevents you from sweating, therefore moisture does not get trapped under your arm. Since the moisture in your armpits eventually comes in contact with bacteria… bam! – you have a moisture rash. Therefore, skin rashes are not always caused by the natural deodorant itself. They are usually caused from the moisture in your underarm, which means that the deodorant does not have enough powder to absorb the moisture.
Here are some of the steps you can follow if you have a rash:
Note that this is assuming that you may have intertrigo (a moisture rash). So it is key to understand the cause of the rash.
- Call a doctor if the rash does not clear up in 2 days.
- If it is a moisture rash, stop using the deodorant and keep your armpits dry by using a powder or cornstarch until the rash clears.
- Once it clears, try using the deodorant and then adding powder or cornstarch over top of the deodorant as you need something to absorb the excess moisture.
- If none of this works and the rash continues, you should also consider switching to another deodorant as this could be a sign that it is not the right one for you.
There Is No One-Size Fits All Solution
When it comes to natural deodorant there is no one deodorant that will be suitable for everyone, however, it is important to understand what your body chemistry is like so that you can make the best choices when buying a deodorant. As a product developer, I really do understand that there is no way that we can make a deodorant that has a one-size fits all approach when it comes to human body chemistry. One of the best ways for us to learn how to formulate is from consumers feedback, insights, questions and concerns… so please keep the comments, feedback and emails coming!
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