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Beauty Tuesday: Tom’s of Maine Natural Beauty Bars

Tom’s of Maine has been a pioneer in the natural beauty market for decades (over 45 years to be precise), so just when you think its formulas can’t get any better, Tom’s goes back in and further perfects them! The new and improved Tom’s of Maine beauty bars come equipped with organic botanicals such as virgin coconut oil, raw shea butter, and Moroccan argan oil with no artificial fragrances, preservatives, or animal ingredients, and and are triple-milled for the most luxurious lather around. The four bar options available include Lavender Tea Tree, Morning Mint, Creamy Coconut and Orange Blossom and truly smell as wonderful as they feel. Pick a bar for $3.99 or the body wash version for $6.95 online or at retailers nationwide such as Target or Walmart.

Full Disclosure: Fashion Pulse Daily was given samples for editorial consideration.

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We’ve Got 5 Aluminum Free Deodorants You Won’t Want to Miss

Did you know that your deodorant/antiperspirant contains aluminum? Did you know that this active ingredient can hazardous to your health? Deodorants contain varying percentages of aluminum (averaging between 17-20%) in order to work as an antiperspirant, in order to diminish and block sweat from coming through your skin.

However, aluminum is linked to increasing the risk for Alzheimer’s, brain and respiratory disorders, along with cancer. In addition, these deodorants are designed to be absorbed by the skin meaning that the compounds are being absorbed directly into your body – yikes! If you’d like to find some aluminum free deodorant options to try, we’ve got you covered! See below for five options that you can easily purchase – and apply!

1. Tom’s of Maine Natural Long-Lasting Aluminum-Free Deodorant Stick– Tom’s of Maine is one of the more popular brands in the natural care market, and at around $5, this deodorant goes on clear, controls odor and works as an antiperspirant. It is also available in a variety of scents including apricot, lavender and honeysuckle rose.

2. Lavanila The Healthy Deodorant – Lavanila is a more expensive option ($18) and is available at Sephora and the brand’s website, lavanilla.com. This all natural deodorant is completely free of chemicals and comes in a a selection of scents. It is long-lasting and protects against odor but also has soothing properties via essential oils and anti-oxidants.