Schmidt's Aluminum Free Natural Deodorant For 24 Hour Odor Protection and Freshness, Bergamot + Lime Vegan, Certified Cruelty Free, 3.25 oz

I think this product is great after only about a week of use. I like it better than my last activated charcoal deodorant that I’ve been using for over a year (history below). The application is a bit annoying but I’ve been used to getting my deodorant from a small glass jar so this stick isn’t really a big deal to me. My biggest concern going in was the smell. I was pleasantly surprised that I enjoyed the scent more than my prior deodorants. I notice a slight citrus overtone when I put it on and it fades throughout the morning. I was afraid that the stronger smell would be noticeable by those around me but my wife could hardly smell it through a t-shirt with her nose right up close. The crazy thing is that at the end of a full day 10-12 hours after application I notice a baby powder scent. It’s mild and I love it. Laying on the couch at 10pm I still smell fresh and my arm pits seem softer than before. I’m only a week in and things could change but baring any major changes I’ve found my new deodorant.Finally the price is a great value compared to my previous choice. Larger amount for 40% less cost.My biggest fear with these small natural deodorant companies is that they will have supply chain issues, change the formula, or just go away. Schmidt’s seems to have a following and a robust lineup of products so maybe my concerns will be unfounded.Background: After years of wearing Antiperspirant/Deodorant from major brands and finally Mitchum's and still sweating I decided to switch to a deodorant only. My first was Arm and Hammer's Essentials. It worked great and had a pleasant smell which wasn't strong smelling (I really liked the smell). The only problem with A&H Essentials was I started noticing a red rash in my arm pits. It didn't itch it wasn't raised my skin was just red. I kept using it for a while because who sees my armpits other than me. I mentioned it during a doctor's visit and they just said: sounds like you're allergic to something in it.I remembered seeing the Piper Wia pitch on Shark Tank so I went to their site and bought a container. It was pretty pricey compared to what I was used to spending and I was scooping it out of a little glass jar (LOVE!!! those little glass jars for reuse) but I liked it. So I've been using Piper Wia for over a year and I've even recommended it to other people. I started ordering it from amazon as a prime item for a couple of dollars more than the PW site because it seemed to take forever to ship and deliver. It was worth the $2 premium to get it faster. I started noticing inconsistencies in the product. It seemed harder and darker in color when I opened it up and I thought the scent had changed a little. It wasn’t a huge deal and I chalked the first two up to the fact that it contained coconut oil which tends to solidify at colder temps. Then I started to notice that by the end of the day I was starting to notice my body odor using PW. I even felt like sweat had an odd smell almost spicy but I thought it could be my diet or some other factor.My last amazon order was delayed and I was almost out of PW. Then I was out and using my backup in my overnight bag so I went on the hunt for something new. I started my search for other Deodorants containing activated Charcoal and came across Schmidt’s.

This is a great product. I wanted to start using better quality deodorant (with no chemicals, aluminum, evil preservatives, and nasty stuff in it). I did some research and it led me here.Pros of the product:1) Longevity: I bought this around October 2022, and I was able to keep this till March of 2023.2) It has a great smell and lasted almost all day for me (even when I did not reapply all day and withsweating- smells so good before even putting on).3)I have sensitive skin and break out easily and never once broke out using this( I will never go back to anyaluminum deodorants-felt like I never knew it after I started using it).4) Also, my pits are not discolored or bumpy. My pits look more sleek and even toned than I have seen in along time.4) The packaging was neat, easy to read, and looks very fresh ( makes me feel fresh looking atit).5) It has been so good to me that I started telling my family about it, and they are mostly using it now.6) Love that they have a variety of scents (cannot wait to try out). My sister has bought so many (she is inlove with them :)).Cons:1. I do wish they would make alternative brand that did not use coconut oil ( is so hard to finddeodorants that do not use coconut oil).Other than that...you should still buy it. It is a little pricy (but it is worth it, cause your pits and health are worth it).Hope that helps.

This is a great natural product and I'm a smelly sweater. Gives me at least 24 to 48 hours of protection and the bergamot and lime has a light, refreshing scent

I have been aluminum free for years and wanted to try something new, so I purchased Schmidt's' Rose Vanilla deodorant. First of all, I love the smell and since there is no aluminum it doesn't make your armpits smell funny. Not only does the smell last, it keeps you dry as well! Staying dry has been my main problem with going aluminum free.RASHES: Now, this deodorant is a little abrasive and can pull your skin when applying. I've read and seen the rashes but I do not believe it is due to the ingredients but the application. When you apply the deodorant it pulls the skin, creating micro-abrasions, then the deodorant get into all of those, what are essentially tiny cuts and your skin becomes irritated. I started to develop a rash myself but not until weeks later, so I knew IT WAS NOT AN ALLERGIC REACTION. I then figured out the micro-abrasion thing. So I took a 2 or 3 day break from using it, used an alternative deodorant during the day, applied a rash cream at night and washed my pits gently during those days, this allowed the abrasions to heal. After a few days I went back to using the Schmidt's but I now WARM IT UP WITH MY BLOW DRYER TO SOFTEN IT BEFORE APPLYING. I've been using this method for about a month and HAVEN'T HAD ANY MORE PROBLEMS. I strongly suggest you give it another try, using this method. I would hate for you to miss out on the best dang aluminum free deodorant there is out there! Believe me, I've spent tons of money trying numerous brands and Schmidt's has proven to be the best so far.I discovered SCHMIDT'S HAS A SENSITIVE SKIN DEODORANT LINE, so I just ordered the sampler of that. It claims to be "Smooth and creamy in texture, with natural magnesium. Formulated for sensitive skin." This may be the remedy to having to blow dry my deodorant in the morning! :)Good Luck, Stay Fresh and so clean, clean!