So for the last few days I have gone
without my normal deodorant; the one I swear by to keep be stink-free after
rush-hour on the London Underground, in favour of a pump-action aluminum free
option I was given at the #Livebloggers event a few weeks back.
Weleda is the world leading manufacturer of
holistic,natural cosmetics and pharmaceutical for anthroposophical therapy and
is driven to ensure that 62% of all ingredients used are organic and on all
levels, come from a sustainable source. Vegan friendly, the 100ml Weleda
Citrus deodorant (RRP. £8.95) has organic alcohol and lemon and sweet
orange essentials oils to help counteract unpleasant body odours without
restricting your body’s natural functions. This dermatologically tested
deodorant comes with a pump action spray and is cruelty free, free from
propellants, phthalates, aluminum salts and synthetic additives.
‘Apply after showering or bathing as often
as necessary. For most people one application lasts all day. Do not spray in
the direction of the eyes or mucous membranes;
Mucous Membranes?? (o_0) . . .what the hell is that??? Well I don’t know about not
spraying it in “Mucous Membranes” (which I’m guessing has something to do with your nose) but
I have been dousing my underarms with this so I think I am friendly enough with
this to give an honest review and honestly I don’t think it’s strong enough to
handle me.
Now I’m not saying I sweat like a pig or
anything like that but I like knowing that even if I do a 5 mile walk (I don’t run)
that my deodorant could still keep up with me but I don’t think the Weleda
Citrus Deodorant can do that.
When first applied it smells very strong
and tangy betraying the lemon tones in its formula and it dies relatively
quickly on the skin but after that initially application you cant seem zilch
which did make me question if it was working or not. I find that after 5 or so
hours I could smell a little bit of a odour (not strong) mind you, but
enough to let me know that my deodorant has warn off which really isn’t what I
want from a deodorant because I don’t have the time (or even want to) be
reapplying this every few hours or so.
I think this would be great if you are
someone looking for a vegan and less harmful option to the deodorants that are
currently available on the market but for me I don’t think this is a good fit.