Sweat is natural part of life for most people. Just because it's normal for the body to release sweat doesn't mean that you have to live with the negative consequences of sweat.

You may be surprised to learn that sweat itself has no odor. The liquid released by sweat glands is a mixture of proteins, water, potassium, and sodium. Body odor only begins to occur when sweat comes into contact with the bacteria living on the skin of your armpit.

A natural deodorant stick could provide you with the odor-fighting power you are looking for in a deodorant, without compromising the balance of your body's chemistry.

Antiperspirant vs. Deodorant

It can be confusing to select a body-odor blocking product if you don't understand the differences between an antiperspirant and a deodorant.

An antiperspirant is designed to eliminate the release of sweat from the body by blocking sweat glands. Antiperspirants rely on aluminum to help achieve this goal. You may find that your sweat glands become inflamed and infected over time, and your body can actually grow accustomed to antiperspirants and render them useless.

A deodorant allows your body to release sweat naturally, but neutralizes sweat odors by eliminating the bacteria living on your skin. If the sweat released from your sweat glands has no bacteria to interact with, no embarrassing odor will be produced.

 Why Go Natural?

Not all deodorants are created equal. Chemical deodorants usually contain alcohol. While alcohol is a powerful antibacterial agent, it can also wreak havoc on the health of your skin. Skin that is exposed to alcohol on a prolonged basis could begin to dry out and flake. This leads to itching and discomfort that can affect your day.

A natural deodorant stick relies on the power of essential oils, sodium bicarbonate, or magnesium oxide to clear bacteria from your skin's surface. These ingredients are much milder than alcohol. The skin-flora will remain in balance when using a natural deodorant, leading to healthier underarm skin in the future.

Make the switch to a natural deodorant if you want to eliminate body odor without the skin-damaging side effects. You may find that you need to give your body time to adjust to a natural product. It could take some time for your body to begin perspiring naturally if you have relied heavily on an antiperspirant in the past. Once your body has adjusted to your new deodorant, you can begin to reap the benefits of a natural deodorant stick.

For more information, check stores for women's unscented natural deodorant sticks.