Calling all Deodorant Testers!

I had a number of natural deodorants that worked well for me for years. But all of a sudden, those deodorants stopped working. My pits starting smelling funky. Like funky stank mixed with deodorant smell. Yuck. The cause? My best guess was combination of hormones and stress. My diet was the same. So out of desperation, I created this deodorant.

Anywho, I’m looking for testers. I would love to hear from vloggers and bloggers, but it’s not a requirement. I just want feedback about how it works for other people. Samples are limited. If you’d like one, email me at nhabtreasurehunt@gmail.com and please include your mailing address. I'd like to be able to ship internationally, but if costs are prohibitive I may not be able to. Shoot me your address and I'll check it out. Once the tester samples are gone, they’re gone. Samples will likely not be available until the 2nd week of May because I'm waiting on an essential oil delivery. Depending on feedback, I may open an etsy shop or take individual orders via email and just send people Paypal invoices.The only thing I ask in return is feedback after you've used the products for awhile. You can send me a quick email and let me know what you think :)

I’ve considered adding some shea butter to firm up the liquid-y-ness that occurs in hot weather, but Andrea over at Shoudra Stargleam says not to mess with a good thing. What are your thoughts? I may develop some other scents depending on interest. I know citrus scents are not everyone’s jam. Requests are welcome, but the efficacy of the deodorant is also influenced by the action of the essential oils so not every scent may work as well as the next one. Also, keep in mind, everyone’s body chemistry is different so what works for me may not work for you. Oh, and this is a natural deodorant, not an antiperspirant. You’re still going to sweat, but hopefully you won’t stink.

I don't have pictures available at this time but the current formulation is a paste; so you’ve got to massage those armpits. I’ve heard massaging your pits helps with lymphatic drainage and may contribute to breast health. Why not help stop odor and do the girls a favor? Disclaimer: I’m not a scientist and make no claims about curing or treating any diseases. Just trying to help with my funky pit stench.

Scent description: Very citrusy. Sweet and tart. Bloggers, help me out—how you would describe the scent?

Also, I'm looking for a fitting name. Somehow Desperation Deodorant doesn't seem particularly appealing. 

Ingredients: arrow root powder, baking soda, coconut oil, bentonite clay, essential oils of grapefruit, lemon, lemon myrtle, lime, and sweet orange.

Warning: Before you try it, please do a small patch test it to ensure you have no sensitivities to any of the ingredients. Also, some of the essential oils may be photosensitizing, so don’t go waving your pits around in the sun :)

Instructions: Rub a dollop between your fingers and massage onto CLEAN and DRY armpits. I like to allow a few minutes for the oil to sink in before putting on clothing, but it goes on pretty dry so it’s not absolutely necessity.

Beauty Treasure Chest: My Little Black Dress Deodorant by Olive and Oud

I've been using Olive and Oud's deodorant for almost three years now.  That's a weird sentence to have just typed.  But it's true.  It'll be three years in April (I checked my Etsy purchase history to confirm this).  I sound like I'm celebrating an anniversary with a loved one.  It's pretty close to the truth.  If I had to marry a deodorant, it'd be Olive and Oud's Lemon Myrtle Deodorant.  There are lots of natural deodorants out there that work well.  I know, I've used them.  But I can only wear them with light colored clothing that I don't need to pull over my head.  Why?  Because of my streaking problem.

Too much information?  But you know what I'm talking about--sooo many of them have baking soda which leaves those dreaded white streaks on your clothes.  Which is why I call Olive and Oud's deodorant my little black dress deodorant.  Or LBDD for short.  I can wear it with a little black dress and no streaks!  Mostly I wear it with a t-shirt and jeans, but the point is--no streaks!  Of course, there is beeswax and oils so don't over apply because you can get oily/waxy marks on your clothes.  I've never had this happen, but regardless, there's no need to over apply.

It smells lemony, citrusy, and delicious!  With a touch of something herb-y.  But mainly that lovely lovely lemon scent!  And it works too.  No stinky pits at the end of the day.  Of course, you're still going to sweat, this is not an antiperspirant.  But why would you want to try to stop your body from sweating.  Imagine all that nasty sweat clogging your pores and fermenting into something icky.  Plus, sweat helps the body release toxins.  Sweat it out!  Unfortunately, Laura's Lemon Myrtle deodorant isn't listed in her Etsy shop at this time, but convo her on Etsy (Laura is the scent & soap magician behind Olive and Oud, and she's awesome!) and she'll make up a custom listing for you!  And no weird synthetic fragrances.   Check out the ingredients:

Ingredients in Olive and Oud's Lemon Myrtle deodorant:  local beeswax, organic extra virgin coconut oil, cocoa butter, castor oil, lavender, lemon myrtle, blood orange, frankincense, and myrrh essential oils.

Aside from my favorite natural deodorant, Laura makes some fantastic soaps.  Her scents are amazing.  And all natural.  No mysterious synthetic "fragrances."  Just essential oils, absolutes, and resins.  Check the ingredient listings at her Etsy shop.  And what gives her soaps their color?  Things like rose petals, alkanet root, and clays.  Oh, and she only uses sustainable organic palm oil! The most recent soaps I ordered were Vetiver Mint and Mocha Orange Scrub.

The Mocha Orange Scrub has organic fair trade coffee grounds for exfoliation (anyone else need to exfoliate their dry winter skin?) and it smells delicious.  I smell coffee, with hints of chocolate and vanilla, and a splash of orange.  This is one of my favorite soaps.

Laura describes Vetiver Mint as a combination of "light, refreshing spearmint, grapefruit and lemon with sweet, earthy vetiver and vanilla-like Peru Balsam and benzoin.  Spearmint is the dominant note, but the scent combination is probably richer, warmer and more complex than the mint soaps you're used to."  I smell the vanilla-like sweetness with the slightest touch of mint and something more.  It's comforting and warm, yet refreshing.  It's like showering in a warm breeze while eating fresh baked sugar cookies and drinking mint tea all at the same time.  Laura is scent artist.  I wish she made this in a perfume.  I don't think Laura has these soaps available right now, but she also makes a fantastic Lavender scented soap.  And her Almond Cookie soap is divine!  Hint hint, Laura...