New Coconut Oil Deodorant From BASF

Now he knows he needs a Deodorant!

Just in time for summer's hot days, Freshaxyl  natural deodorant has arrived on the scene to fight underarm funk.  Freshaxyl deodorant is formulated with glyceryl laurate which is a coconut oil derivative.

The personal care product is made by Care Creations which is part of BASF.  Germany-based BASF has joined the growing list of major corporations that are turning to coconut oil as an active ingredient to control underarm odors.

Freshaxyl also contains Moringa to “ help capture odors” according to BASF. This tree is native to India and has many botanical and food uses according to a Purdue University Report-Moringa oleifera.

Glyceryl laurate is also a basic ingredient in Tom’s of Maine natural deodorants. Tom’s uses commonly recognized botanical herbs for odor control, like lemongrass. Tom's of Maine is now owned by Colgate-Palmolive.

Glyceryl laurate has a wide spectrum of antimicrobial activity according to a National Institute of Health Report: link NIH Glyceryl laurate. Coconut oil and human breast milk are the only known sources of glyceryl laurate.

COCONUT’S SCENT AND THE OTHER AROMA

It’s all over the internet: The tip that you can use coconut oil for underarm deodorant.  But does that mean it’s true because it’s on the internet?  That depends! 

First, you should be scrupulously clean before applying coconut oil to your underarms. Apply it immediately after washing.

Second, you should use a deodorant or odor-masking soap.

Third, washing with a mild soap beforehand would be one strike against using coconut oil.

Fourth, you should probably be on your day-off.

Fifth, you probably shouldn’t plan on doing any stressful, sweaty, or stink producing activities.

Sixth, teenager or menopausal hormone shifts might be another strike.

Seventh, any food, drink or medical condition that affects your body odor would mean a strike-out

Eighth, don’t choose a hot day to use coconut oil for a deodorant.

Ninth, you will need to re-apply it twice a day and use organic extra-virgin coconut oil. WASH BETWEEN APPLICATIONS.

Tenth, you will probably need to surround yourself with people who wouldn’t mind a tinny bit of off-odor toward nightfall.

If you can satisfy all of the above conditions, I say ‘Go For It!’

Otherwise, only use coconut oil for an underarm deodorant when you have to race to the store to buy a real deodorant.

Pat Thomas for THE COCONUT LOVERS MOJO