If you are considering switching to a natural deodorant there are a few things you should know in order to make an informed decision. Firstly you need to understand that a deodorant is fundamentally different to an anti-perspirant. Deodorants neutralise and mask the smell that comes from bacteria living on your skin. These bacteria react with your sweat and that reaction causes body odour, sweat by itself is actually odour free. In contrast an anti-perspirant stops your body from sweating using the active ingredient aluminium salt. These salts melt into the moisture of your skin and forms a gel which…