All I want is deodorant that won’t give me cancer while simultaneously not annihilating people with my body odor. Is that so much to ask? I’ve tried lots of all-natural deodorants, but ultimately keep going back to Dove, because, well, I work out a lot, and sweat a lot, and I don’t want to stink.
So when I heard about LUSH’s new all-natural deodorant that actually doesn’t have anything “bad” in it, I had to give it a shot. The Guv’ner utilizes Charcoal Powder against perspiration and lycopodium powder for sweat absorption. Sage and patchouli pack an antiseptic punch, while lavender, chamomile, and rose soothe and smell nice.
From LUSH: “To use the Guv’ner, simply pat the powder under your arms after you’ve showered and towel dried your pits (then be sure to wash your hands).”
Right. It’s that simple. If you like that sort of thing. It’s the same complaint I have with Soapwalla and other natural deodorants: Dove and the other conventionals have me in the habit of not having to touch my armpits, being able to put on deodorant while I have a shirt on, and other such conveniences, and I’m not sure I can give those up.
Additionally, The Guv’ner is gray. When it goes in your armpits. So, as a woman, when you wear a tank top to work out (F&%K sleeves!), your not-hairy-but-somehow-still-gray-armpits look … scary. For dudes, this is probably not a problem.
Caveats aside, this shit works. Like, your pits aren’t even sweating works. (Is that healthy?) Your pits are dry and fly. Or something like that.
Verdict: If you can bear with the gray and don’t mind touching your pits *read: you’re a dude, you will love The Guv’ner.
The Guv’ner ($9.95 for 1.4oz) is available in all LUSH stores and LUSH.com.
EXTRA! I haven’t tried this homemade deodorant recipe yet, but I like that the consistency is such that you can put it in an old deodorant container and use like conventional. Let me know if you try!
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