REVIEW: L'Occitane Citrus Verbena Cooling Deodrant

~AG~

Bought this aluminium-free deodorant before my recent trip to Italy. This deodorant has been part of my daily routine for over two weeks now. It is time for me to do a review on this product.
A very PRICY deodorant, for 50g of product, it cost me S$32. But I can only say GOOOOD things about this deodorant.

The reason I stress the importance of aluminium-free deodorant is due to the possibility of the link between using antiperspirant and the occurrence of breast cancer. I do emphasize that this cause-and-effect is not supported by substantial scientific evidence yet. But in my opinion, it is better to be safe than sorry. What is a few dollars to shell out on to leave you feeling more assured?  
For the past year or so, I have been gearing towards a more "natural" skincare routine. I try to find skincare products that are paraben-free and artificial fragrance-free.

The Citrus Verbena Stick Deodorant neutralizes odors without altering the natural perspiration process. Free of alcohol, aluminum and parabens, this formula is absorbed quickly by the skin, leaving behind the fresh and sparkling scent of verbena. Containing an organic Verbena extract from Corsica and lemon oil from Sicily, this deodorant also helps to soothe the skin and invigorate the senses.

Anyway, back to this stick deodorant. This deodorant keeps me feeling and smelling fresh all day. Even with my 10-hours day of being under the spotlight and plenty of walking, my underarms stayed fresh. I feel much more confident when wearing it. I do not have to worry about smelling unpleasant. 
Do note that it is NOT an antiperspirant, so my body is still able to sweat normally.
I feel safe using this deodorant everyday. It does not leave a white residue on dark coloured clothing. The deodorant is absorbed quickly into the skin. It comes in a plastic packaging with makes it super convenient to travel with. 

While in an L'Occitane store in Italy, I found that this same deodorant retails at only 17 Euro (S$25). It is so MUCH cheaper in Europe compared to Singapore. So, I bought another one to stock up. On the packaging, it recommended that you toss it after 12 months of opening it. I believe that the deodorant can lasts for more than year even with daily use. 

I will recommend this stick deodorant to anyone looking for a product to keep their underarms fresh and smelling pleasant all day. Yes, it is pricy but it worth the extra dollars!

Is Your Deodrant Safe for Use?

~AG~

Have you read online articles on the possible link of using antiperspirant deodorants and the occurrence of breast cancer? As a young woman, these articles are of concern to me. Between 2009-2013, breast cancer was the most common type of cancer affecting women in Singapore (29.3%). This means that 2 out of the 10 women you know might be diagnosed with breast cancer!! https://www.nrdo.gov.sg/docs/librariesprovider3/default-document-library/cancer-trends-report-2009-2013.pdf?sfvrsn=0 

I do not know about you. But that number is ALARMING! One of my best friends stopped using antiperspirant deodorant because of these reports. Do note, at this time of publication, the science community does not warrant this claim, but they do mention that there might be a possible link. More peer-reviewed studies need to be done on it. 
"Studies suggest that chemicals in antiperspirants, including aluminum, are absorbed into the skin.. These studies claim that those chemicals may then interact with DNA and lead to cancerous changes in cells, or interfere with the action of the female hormone estrogen, which is known to influence the growth of breast cancer cells."
Please click on link for more details
http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/features/antiperspirant-facts-safety
http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/causes-prevention/risk/myths/antiperspirants-fact-sheet

With that being said, I much prefer to be on the SAFE side. Thus, I will be switching to a deodorant that is aluminium-free. In search of an aluminium-free deodorant in Singapore is like finding money on the ground. Guardian only carried one aluminium-free deodorant which was a crystal aloe vera stick in a glass packaging. I NEVER heard of that brand before and it was retailing for S$26. Some shops that I went to were belief, The Body Shop, Aesop, Kiehls, Lush, Sephora, Crabtree and Evelyn, and FINALLY L'Occitane.