Maxalli Blog | Natural ingredients, science, and routines
Many natural deodorants have gained fame for being an alternative to aluminum, but most of them have an ingredient that can cause more harm than good: baking soda. Although it is effective in neutralizing bad odor, it is also highly alkaline, which makes it harsh on the skin.
Most people don't say it, but everyone sees it. In magazines, campaigns, ads, and beauty stores in Mexico, light skin dominates. It doesn't matter if the product is national or international: the representation is selective, aspirational, white. And it's no coincidence. It's a reflection of a system that, without saying it out loud, suggests who deserves to be seen as beautiful, premium, or desirable.
When the heat becomes unbearable, many deodorants stop doing their job. If you live in a place like Monterrey, you know what we're talking about: you sweat as soon as you step out of the shower, and by midday, there's no trace left of the deodorant you used. Bad odor and discomfort appear, even if you swear you didn't do any physical exertion.
Anyone who lives in Monterrey, Nuevo León, or Northern Mexico knows that the heat is no small matter. Here, the sun beats down fiercely from early morning, sweat appears in the least expected places, and many deodorants simply don't hold up. It's common to feel the need to reapply by midday, or worse, to start smelling off even if you just showered a few hours ago.
More and more people are looking for products that are gentler and kinder to their bodies. In the case of hair care, shampoos without salt or sulfates have become popular, especially among those with sensitive scalps, straightening treatments, or who simply want a gentler routine for their skin. But what does "salt and sulfate-free" really mean and how can it help you?
