and Number Ten....

10. Erbaviva Organic Deodorant


I always feel a little overwhelmed at the drugstore when I am trying to purchase a deodorant. I want it to be deodorizing, anti-perspirant and completely clear (I wear a lot of black!) There are also those lingering issues about aluminum hydroxide. The gels are often sticky and the solids seem too hard, and the soft stick type sometimes seem a little messy. Some are unscented and don't seem to do as good of job as removing odor. Many are fragranced and are too strong or conflict with your expensive fragrance.

A product I have enjoyed using is Erbaviva Organic Deodorant. This company specializes in USDA Certified organic products mostly for Baby and Mommies to Be. They use essential oils and an alcohol base in an easy to use pump spray bottle. The natural ingredients kill odor causing bacteria and give a pleasant non obtrusive scent. They are quite effective, but if you have been using traditional deodorant allow a 2 week breaking in period for your arm pits to fully rid themselves of the pore-blocking aluminum hydroxide varieties.

The deodorant comes in two fragrances Lemon Sage (which can be used by men) and Grapefruit Jasmine. There is a travel size for $6 and the regular size for $18.

We also carry their lovely bath salts. Awaken enliven the senses with lemongrass, melissa, and rose. Embrace is a romantic blend of grapefruit, jasmine, and orange. $26 for 24oz. There is also Balance containing lavender, bergamot, clary sage, geranium, and rose which is helpful for emotional imbalances from hormone shifts associated with PMS and peri-menopause. $30