The concept of a clean deodorant that actually works (open in new tab) is one of those beauty myths that we learn to tune out, like the flat iron that doesn't damage your hair (open in new tab) or the face mist that does nothing more than feel vaguely pleasant on a hot day sounds like. I live in constant fear of not smelling good, as evidenced by the piles of perfume (opens in new tab) on the flat surfaces of my apartment. I work out twice a year and dread warm summers because I don't like to sweat. I pay to attend workout classes, only to have my hair messed up and stink all day.

Of course, here everyone in the world looks at me and says, "Just use deodorant, you idiot." I am firmly against using antiperspirants that contain aluminum and dangerous ingredients, but the natural deodorants I have tried are just ....... Nope. It doesn't work. That's what I thought before I learned about natives.

In other words, I would like to say that after diligent research, discovering and carefully testing Native's products, I came to the conclusion that this deodorant company was the only deodorant company I would buy for the rest of my life. However, what actually happened was not so. What actually happened was that I found a tube in my beauty closet, applied it to my armpits for fun, and promptly forgot about it. When I got home a few hours later, my boyfriend immediately said, "Wow, that smells great!" I said. The only difference in my routine that could elicit such a reaction was this new clean, aluminum and pesticide-free deodorant that I tried by accident.

I am not usually easily surprised, but this time I was stunned. I took the deodorant home, and for the next few weeks I marveled at how it suddenly smelled fresh all day long, even on humid, sticky days and in the workout class I reluctantly attended. Even when I was too lazy to take a shower in the morning (which is often!) ), a dab of native deodorant will get rid of the musty smell. I am lucky enough to have brands send me many of their products, but Native's deodorant is one of the few items I constantly repurchase with my own money. My boyfriend steals my stuff from me because it's that good.

Here is the part where I wax poetic about its scent. Its fragrance, its aroma. There are native deodorants for every taste imaginable. My personal favorite is Eucalyptus & Mint, followed by Lavender & Rose; there are also regular special edition scents available at certain times of the year, which I always eagerly await. Prefer unscented? We have that too. Want plastic-free tubes? Then Native has you covered. Is your skin super sensitive? I didn't know beauty miracles could happen. And while you're at it, you might want to sign up for automatic delivery. I guarantee you'll love it and want more the moment you run out.