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Review on 🌲 Herban Cowboy Forest Deodorant for Men - Long-lasting Protection, 2.8 Oz by Shantel Griffin

Revainrating 5 out of 5

No more weird reactions!

Let me start by saying that I am generally skeptical of what passes for natural medicine and alternative health trends these days. That's not to say I don't find them plausible or that I don't want to take good care of my health, just that I know this world revolves around the almighty dollar and natural medicine is no exception. It's a multi-billion dollar business that's subject to the same questionable practices as the "mainstream" companies they criticize. Included. out of nowhere I had some sort of allergy or reaction to most deodorants. Instead of sweating less, I became irritable and sweated profusely. I recognized this connection when I gave up deodorant during the day due to irritation and the problem disappeared. A little more research and I found that the problem was related to a hormonal reaction rather than an allergy. So, let's move on to the entire testing process using about ten different types of deodorant I've bought from Whole Foods and the drugstore - all by your standards. from Crystal Ball to Tom's and other natural brands. I woke up in the morning, took a shower, and then put a different type of deodorant under each hand. I then repeated this for about 2 weeks and kept a journal. Contrary to what I expected, the same problems occurred with Tom's deodorants and other "natural" brands. The same problem also occurred with a spherical nozzle with crystals. In the end, this Herban Cowboy brand (including unscented and unscented flavors) was the clear winner. I can't say you'll have the same experiences as me, but if you're going through something like this, you should take a closer look. Also, my girlfriend is a fan of the "Dusk" fragrance, which is why the review appears here. I'm not picky about such things, but I also think this might be the best scent of them all. However, all flavors may be acceptable to me or anyone else with the same problem. So why Herban Cowboy? I can't be sure. I had never heard of this brand before and randomly picked it while wandering around the island. I was drawn to the 'phthalate, aluminum and triclosan free' sticker on the front. (It was an interesting experience trying Whole Foods with a basket full of deodorant) Herban Cowboy. All of the other deodorants that have continued to give me this problem contained various forms of aluminum. Roll-on Crystal even contains potassium alum. So my best guess, after carefully comparing the labels, is that aluminum or its derivatives played a part. Polypropylene glycol may also have had an impact. I'm just so thankful I don't have to deal with this anymore as it was quite uncomfortable and embarrassing. I've included a photo of the ingredients to help others make an informed choice. If it suits you, the line also includes bar soap and other hygiene products with the same smell. I bought a Dusk bar but didn't get a chance to try it. Hope this helps someone.

Pros
  • Stable test results
Cons
  • Could have gone for a newer model