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title: "ClayDry: A Natural Deodorant That Works!"
date: 2013-06-27T03:34:53Z
modified: 2013-06-27T03:34:53Z
permalink: "https://elizabethyarnell.com/claydry-a-natural-deodorant-that-works/"
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status: publish
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categories:
  - Living Naturally
  - Recommended Products
tags:
  - aluminum and cancer
  - aluminum-free deodorant
  - Clay Dry Deodorant
  - natural antiperspirant
  - toxic antiperspirant
author: Elizabeth
---

There are all kinds of[ things not to like about mainstream deodorants and antiperspirants](http://www.effortlesseating.com/2009/06/natural-underarm-deoderant/ "toxins in deodorants and anti-perspirants"), including aluminum, petroleum products, chemical dyes, and artificial fragrances. But natural deodorants can leave you wet beneath the arms. That’s why I’ve been so excited to find [Clay Dry Deodorant](http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00A07UR60/ref=as_li_ss_til?tag=lizoneandmore-20&camp=0&creative=0&linkCode=as4&creativeASIN=B00A07UR60&adid=1GPXXGAM9X6D9KTWJ4F7 "Clay dr").[![clay dry deodorant](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/21hZEYIQ5YL.jpg "natural aluminum-free deodorant")

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[Antiperspirant use has been correlated with breast cancer ](http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/08/070831210302.htm "antiperspirant use linked to breast cancer")– reason enough to change an antiperspirant habit. That’s what I was thinking when I began my quest for a natural deodorant that would keep the odor away and also prevent wetness. It has been a long journey because, as it turns out, this combination is hard to find.

[I’ve tried all kinds of natural deodorants](http://www.effortlesseating.com/2009/06/natural-underarm-deoderant/ "natural deodorants") from Tom’s of Maine to the Crystal to essential oils, but none have won my devotion. The closest I’ve come to staying both odor-free and dry was from using a combination of dampened baking soda and cornstarch. The baking soda neutralizes odor and actually does a great job of keeping me odor-free through the next day, but I could still find myself dripping wet and wearing sweat circles underneath my arms. I tried to avoid this by powdering my underarms with corn starch as well. Sometimes it worked well; other times, not so much. It was hard to get consistent results with such haphazard application. Seriously.

Then my sister recommended that I try [Clay Dry Deodorant](http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00A07UR60/ref=as_li_ss_til?tag=lizoneandmore-20&camp=0&creative=0&linkCode=as4&creativeASIN=B00A07UR60&adid=1GPXXGAM9X6D9KTWJ4F7 "Clay Dry Deodorant natural aluminum-free") and I was hooked.

[Clay Dry](http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00A07UR60/ref=as_li_ss_til?tag=lizoneandmore-20&camp=0&creative=0&linkCode=as4&creativeASIN=B00A07UR60&adid=1GPXXGAM9X6D9KTWJ4F7 "Clay Dry Deodorant natural aluminum-free") combines the drying qualities of clay with essential oils, plants, and herbs into an easy-to-use and effective deodorant that keeps me both odor-free and dry. Once my husband tried it, he switched from Speed Stick and finds it just as effective.

Finally!