Product Description Herban Cowboy Men’s Deodorant, Dusk, 2.8 Ounce - Cruelty-Free, Vegan and Plant-Powered Deodorant - Gentle and Non-Greasy Formula

I have sensitive skin, so this is one of the only deodorants I have found that does not bother me, and actually works to deodorize body odor. It is not an antiperspirant - you will still sweat - but it DOES get rid of the stink. And I'm not just talking about covering up your BO with a perfume. The various scents of the deodorant are actually pretty subtle. I think it works because it has natural ingredients (herbs with antibacterial and antifungal properties, etc.) that kill bacteria get rid of the smell. If I'm stinky (after the gym, etc.) and I put this on, most of the stink goes away after about 10-15 minutes. It may not work the same way as a mainstream, synthetic deodorant (Old Spice, etc.) but if you want something more natural, or more hypoallergenic, this is a great choice. It definitely works better than the crystal stick deodorant or a lot of the other "hippie" deodorants out there.The deodorant itself is a soft stick. It easily spreads onto your skin and hairs, and has a bit of a moisturizing effect, kind of like a lotion. This is ideal for dry/sensitive/eczema-prone skin, which can become further irritated by sweat and wet hairs rubbing as you move around. The deodorant will coat your skin with a thin, non-greasy barrier against irritation, and also removes the stink from your sweat. It is gentle enough to use in more personal/sensitive areas also, if that's something you're looking for.I prefer the "Dusk" scent, which I think is more subtle; my fiance prefers the "Forest" scent which is piney and a bit spicier. "Wild" is also pretty spicy, and I think the least subtle out of these 3. I have not tried any of the other scents.

just made the switch to paraben free stuff. and it works for me, i am not overly sticky guy but if i miss a day of deodorant i can smell myself from outside my shirt. smells good when you put it on, smell lessens thru out the day but i never smelt bad. but i do put it once twice since i work out mid day. I also like the kiss my face deodorant as well.i made the switch after reading up on parabens- i found this on livestrong dot com"Parabens are preservatives that are found in numerous household products, especially beauty products, including shampoo, sunscreen, lotion and makeup. Manufacturers use parabens for their preservative and antimicrobial benefits. When you use beauty products that contain parabens, they absorb into your body through your skin. The parabens wash down the drain when you bathe and end up in the water supply, eventually finding their way into your drinking water and into fish and other aquatic life.Endocrine DisruptionAccording to an article in "Critical Reviews in Toxicology," parabens disrupt the human endocrine system. Parabens affect the endocrine system by interrupting the body's natural process of hormone production. When you are exposed to parabens, the chemicals can cause your body to send fake signals to your endocrine glands, confusing the glands and disrupting their normal process of creating and releasing hormones. Your endocrine glands are responsible for sending signals to every system in your body, making disruption of the endocrine system a serious health problem that can lead to metabolic and neurological disorders.Premature AgingDespite being used in many beauty products that are supposed to reduce the appearance of aging, methylparabens, one type of paraben, have been found to make your skin look older when used topically. Researchers at the Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine in Japan found that methylparabens make your skin more sensitive to sun damage. In the Japanese study, skin cells that were treated with methylparabens and exposed to ultraviolet rays died at a much higher rate than skin cells that did not contain parabens. Skin that was treated with parabens was also found to have higher levels of lipid peroxide, a substance that speeds the skin's appearance of aging.Mimics EstrogenParabens have been found to mimic estrogen, according to researchers at the Tokyo Metropolitan Research Laboratory of Public Health's Department of Toxicology. A study by the department found reduced sperm levels in male rats exposed to parabens. The rats also experienced a reduction in testosterone levels. In women, disrupted levels of estrogen can lead to problems with menstruation, fertility and pregnancy. The Natural Progesterone Advisory Network website states that the synthetic estrogens in parabens can lead to menstrual cramps and endometriosis pain in women.Linked to Breast CancerA BBC News story from 2004 states that researchers at the University of Reading found traces of parabens in tumors removed from breast cancer patients. According to Dr. Philippa Darbre, one of the conductors of the study, since parabens mimic estrogen and estrogen can speed the growth of tumors, parabens could have an effect on the development of breast cancer."

Let me preface this by saying I’m generally a skeptic when it comes to a lot of what’s passing as naturopathy and alternative health trends these days. That’s not to say I don’t believe them to be plausible, or that I don’t want to take good care of my personal health, but simply that I know that this world revolves around the almighty dollar and naturopathy is no exception. It is a multi-billion dollar business susceptible to the same kinds of questionable behaviors as the “mainstream” companies they criticize.That being said... out of nowhere I developed some kind of allergy or reaction to most deodorant. Instead of reducing perspiration I would become irritated and sweat profusely. I realized the connection when due to the irritation I abstained from putting deodorant on for a day and the problem vanished. Some more research and I determined the problem to be more likely a hormonal response than an allergy.So, fast forward to a whole test procedure using about ten different types of deodorants I purchased from Whole Foods and from the drug store- everything from your standards to the crystal roll-on to Tom’s and various other natural brands. I would wake up in the morning, shower and then put a different type of deodorant under each arm. I then repeated this for about 2 weeks and kept a log.Contrary to what I expected it the same issues occurred with Tom’s and other “natural” deodorant brands. Even the crystal roll-on caused the same issue.In the end this Herban Cowboy brand (including the fragrance free and fragrance types) was the clear winner. I can’t say that you’ll have the experience I had, but if you are going through something similar it’s worth looking into.Also, my girlfriend is a fan of the “Dusk” scent in particular and so that’s why the review is appearing here. I’m not picky about this sort of thing but I also think this might be the best scent of the bunch. However, all the scents could be viable options for me or someone else with the same issue.So, why Herban Cowboy? I can’t know for sure. I’d never heard of this brand before and chose it at random while wandering through the isle, being drawn in by the “no Phthalates, Aluminum or Triclosan” sticker on the front. (It was an interesting Whole Foods check out experience to go through with a basket full of deodorant)I took a look at all the ingredients of the various types and Aluminum Chlorohydrate seems to be the glaring difference that’s in the Tom’s of Maine and not in Herban Cowboy. The other deodorants that continued to cause this issue for me all had different forms of Aluminum. The roll-on Crystal even contains Potassium Alum. So my best guess after a thorough label comparison is that the Aluminum or its derivatives played a role. Polypropylene Glycol may have had an effect as well.I’m just so thankful that I don’t have to deal with this anymore, as it was rather uncomfortable and embarrassing.I’ve attached a photo of the ingredients to help others make an informed decision.If this works for you, there are also soap bars and other hygiene products in the line with the same scent. I have bought the Dusk soap bar but haven’t had an opportunity to give it a whirl.Hope this helps someone.