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Putting on deodorant is a part of life and who wants to  be slathering their pits with chemicals? Many people around the world have made the switch over to natural deodorant alternatives and that makes perfect sense - but do you know the difference between an Antiperspirant, Deodorant and Anti-odorant? "What is an anti-odorant?" is one of the most frequently asked questions that we get here at gonn. But before we answer that question, we feel that it's important for you to understand why sweating is good for your body.

Why is perspiring so important?

Perspiration is completely natural and directly linked to your internal temperature regulation. If your body gets too warm, your brain sends automatic impulses to your glands, telling them to secrete perspiration. The thin layer of fluid (sweat) produced on your skin will then evaporate, which extracts heat from your body, causing your body to cool down. Furthermore, perspiring ensures that toxins are eliminated from your body.

What is the difference between an antiperspirant, a deodorant and an anti-odorant?

An antiperspirant blocks the exits of the sweat glands long-term, and therefore, prevents the production of sweat. A deodorant, however, does not prevent sweating; it has alcohol and fragrances that mask the smell. This characteristically ‘sweaty smell’ is disguised by the alcohol and fragrances in the deodorant. Which often results in a body odor that is a mix of sweat and fragrances from your deodorant. An anti-odorant is what your armpits really deserve, so that’s why we’ve created a natural vegan anti-odorant here at gonn. We know the importance of perspiration, and we know that the idea of masking a smell is illogical and out-dated. So we choose to attack the bacteria directly responsible for the smelly sweat. No bacteria, means no smell. Simple. Our product does not close off your pores, but simply prevents the smell of your perspiration occurring in the first place.

What makes gonn so unique?

gonn is an anti-odorant – an antiperspirant stops you from sweating, a regular deodorant disguises the odor from perspiration, whereas gonn prevents smell altogether. You still sweat, but you smell like absolutely nothing. gonn is scent-free. Instead of smelling of your deodorant’s fragrance, gonn allows you to smell like yourself. gonn contains no perfume, this way you can decide whether you want to smell of nothing, or of your favourite perfume or aftershave!

So what is in gonn?

Firstly, you’ll find that a lot of things are not in gonn. No aluminium, no parabens, no colourings, no fragrances and no alcohol. We don’t use any animal-derived ingredients either, so gonn is 100% Vegan! We use natural ingredients such as pure distilled water, mineral salts, magnesium chloride, guar gum and a water based essential oil.

Most people use deodorant, whether they are sweating it out on the court or just going about their everyday lives. The chemicals in many store-bought deodorants are known to cause skin irritation or even become harmful to your health. As an alternative, you can use a natural deodorant. Discover the reasons why it's time to make the switch!

It Is Necessary for You to Sweat

Using natural deodorants ensures that you still sweat naturally. Your body releases toxins through sweating. It also regulates your body's temperature. Did you know that chemical-laden deodorants clog pores and prevent the body from sweating naturally? By keeping natural bacteria from mixing with salt and water on your skin, organic deodorant still prevents odour while allowing your body to sweat as it should!

Using Regular Deodorant Can Worsen Your Body Odour

Natural deodorant ingredients are superior to traditional deodorants. These contain aluminium or other chemicals that build upon the skin and mix with bacteria that cause sweat, making the odour more unpleasant. Furthermore, these chemicals can react with the chemicals in the fabric of your clothing, causing stains. This is not ideal.

Natural Deodorants May Be Beneficial to Your Health

Deodorants made from natural ingredients may even improve your health. You're less likely to get skin issues because it contains natural ingredients. But since it doesn't contain pore-blocking ingredients, you'll have better bacteria working, and you may not smell even when you don't use deodorant. A lack of irritation also means you'll have a longer-lasting armpit shave.

Natural Deodorants: Tips for Switching

After learning why natural deodorant is better, you'll need to know how to transition to it. You should take a few days to make the switch, so you should go "au naturel" for a few days. Essential oils can be used if needed during the transition. Once the transition is over, you can start using a natural deodorant. Wash your skin daily and exfoliate every week to help remove the toxins created by traditional deodorants. The next step is to switch to Gonn natural anti-odourant. This product is fragrance-free and 100% vegan-friendly. The Gonn formula keeps you odourless for up to 24 hours by balancing your microbiome. For more information, get in touch with the team at Gonn. Or head on over to the online store to place your order today.