I was really excited to find Nature’s Gate Organics Deodorant on the shelves at the pharmacy.   

This is a 70% certified organic vegan formula that is  not only hypoallergenic but contains no parabens, no propylene glycol and no aluminum chlorohydrate.  At the price of S$10.90, this is definitely worth a buy if it works. 

And I’m happy to say that it does…for awhile at least!  

I bought the lemongrass and clary sage deodorant stick and to be honest, was skeptical that its totally natural botanical ingredients can get rid of my armpit odour.  But it does!  My underarms were kept almost fresh after a few hours of usage indoors.  Not bad!

If you’re looking for an inexpensive but effective anti-perspirant, I would recommend Marks and Spencer Lavender Anti-Perspirant Roll-On under the Floral Collection.

This is a delicately fragranced alcohol free anti perspirant roll-on specially formulated to reduce stinging.  I’ve been using this deodorant for a few years and have been rather happy with it, in the absence of an effective alternative.  It really works, keeping me smelling quite fresh for hours.

The Original Source Lime Shower is what it says: Mouthwateringly Zingy!   I felt instantly awake showering with it.  Its mind blowing zing of lime essential oil taken straight from the natural source.  Truly fruit refreshing!

However, while you get hit by the mind blowing zing of lime essential oil as soon as you rub the shower gel on your skin, the fragrance disappears as soon as the gel is rinsed off.  So my advice is when using this shower gel, don’t stand under the water as all the gel will go down the plug.  You’ll need to wet your body and then work up a lather to enjoy the fragrance and the effects.