How armpits became a skin-care category – Glossy.co

All products featured on Glossy Pop are independently selected by our editorial team. However, when you buy something through our retail links, we may earn an affiliate commission.Deodorant used to be a fairly simple category. Sure, your local drugstore stocked a handful of brands with products in a multitude of scents — however, for the most part, all did the same thing. But increasingly, deodorant has become a topic of conversation among beauty fans. At the center is the debate over whether or not to go natural, and countless brands and products hyping the benefits of natural ingredients have launched as more people have made the switch. (A quick primer: In the world of deodorant, “natural” refers to aluminum-free formulas. There are concerns about health risks associated with aluminum, but they have not been scientifically proven.)  With natural deodorant, there are many factors to consider. New users supposedly face an “adjustment period.” And, according to a 2018 story by Racked reporter Tracy Robey, “the best natural deodorant” of any kind is acid.  In place of a deodorant, Robey suggested using facial care products like Pixi’s cult-favorite Glow Tonic, a toner containing glycolic acid. By 2020, chic brands like Kosas, Necessaire…
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