Deodorant Review: Alva Naturkosmetik Daily Care Vanilla & Orange

Brand: Alva Naturkosmetik

Scent: Vanilla & Orange

Price: £7.50 (for 50ml)

THE BEST NATURAL DEODORANT EVARR! Lasts ages (24 hours roughly) so only have to apply once in the mornings (but don't do it RIGHT after a shower/shaving, as with all deos that's going to sting a little), doesn't stain clothes or leave a white residue on the skin, doesn't dry the skin out or cause irritations and isn't sticky either, and smells really good! Smells mainly of vanilla, I personally can't really smell the orange at all but that's a good thing for me. And it's not a sickly overpowering smell that you get tiered of. Have been using this for over a year now, and absolutely no skin irritations (and I have REALLY sensitive skin). It has never failed me, even in SUPER hot weather on holiday, and running/exercising loads (you will still sweat obviously, but never smell!). Basically, BUY THIS. Okay so the only thing I can criticize is the price, yes it is expensive when comparing to a normal £2 deo.....but you have to remember the majority of natural deodorants are around this price. And I think paying extra for something natural that really works is worth it.

One thing I would recommend though to people who are switching to a natural deodorant for the first time: Allow your body to detox. If you can, once you have thrown away your aluminum and paraben ridden antiperspirant/deodorant don't put any product on your under arms for a few days (I guess the best time to do this is when you have a few days off work!). I myself noticed that after using aluminum deos for such a long time, even if I skipped a day or two without using any I would not sweat or smell AT ALL. Which made me realize to what extent they really clog your pores and sweat glands. After a few days on not using anything, then start using the natural deodorant. But another thing I would say, is give it a good week or two. I found that in the first week to two weeks (this applies to all the natural deos I have tried) they didn't seem to work in the slightest, as my body had to adjust. But if you are to give only one of the deodorants a chance, it should be this one!

I have smelled the coconut and lime version, which also smells really nice. Although I have not tired it, I assume it works just as well (seems the only difference is the scent).

Rating (1=terrible, 2=poor, 3=reasonable, 4=good, 5=excellent)

Value for money:  4-5
Scent: 5
Long lasting: 5


You can buy this deodorant and check out the full list of ingredients here:

http://www.mypure.co.uk/alva-naturkosmetik-b148/daily-care-vanilla-orange-deodorant-p1197