a natural deodorant- testing it in hot environments and during exercise (Sanex Natur Protect Deodorant)

Member Name: siantone

Product:	Sanex Natur Protect Deodorant
Date:	28/05/09 (76 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: safe alternative to antiperspirant, tolerable sweating during exercise and no B.O.

Disadvantages: can't fully trust product in an office environment if it is hot

As a woman who enjoys sporting activity, I was looking for an aluminimum free deodorant rather than using an antiperspirant. As documented in other reviews the connection between aluminimum and breast cancer is something for us all to consider in a society where body odour and sweat marks are not desirable.

I bought Sanex 'natur protect' which claims to prevent white marks on your clothing and last for 24 hours. Personally I don't like sprays because of inhalation of deodorant particles but was willing to overlook the mechanics of shaking the can, holding my breath and spraying in the general area of my armpit. It feels very dry and smells clinical, so no smooth creamy roll-on or feminine smell.

As for performance I find I do sweat more than with an antiperspirant, especially when exercising, but the product is still acceptable. I would not trust this product working in an office if the ambient temperature was mid 70s and above as I think there would be sweat stains on my blouse- I would use an antiperspirant for those days.

I think the anti white marks claim is accurate as I have not seen white deposits in the armpits of t shirts and blouses (this happens a lot with the antiperspirants I have used over the years). I also think it does last 24 hours, although it wanes in power over time- I have tested this during two day hikes, when I didn't apply Sanex at the beginning of the second day. I did not have bad body odour at the end of the second day.

For general use, this product is worth it just because it has no aluminimum. If you work in an office environment and really don't want sweat stains, I could not fully recommend it- better to leave it for weekend/leisure use.

Summary: fantastic no aluminimum deodorant but doesn't work under all testing conditions