• DIY MOM puts Secret Aluminum Free Deodorant to the TEST •

Unveiling the ‘Secrets’ behind Aluminum Free Deodorant; Can Secret’s new formula really compete with a DIY MOM week?

As you can probably tell from my name, I am a busy mom!

Between juggling a demanding business, renovating my newest project and being a mother to my wonderful daughter, my days tend to get pretty hectic. This week, I’ve partnered up with Secret to see if their newly reformulated Aluminum Free Deodorant can keep up with me, for a busy DIY MOM week.

Nearing the last weeks of summer, on a whim, I decided to put my house on the market and begin my newest renovation endeavor, a mid-century bungalow! An architectural staple of its era, this homestead calls back to simpler times. One where females were expected to take to the domestic lifestyle while feminist movements blazed trails for today's modern woman. Being a nurturing mother as well as an empowered woman sums me up perfectly

Since my days are often spent running from one hardware store to the next or in full-swing demolition mode, I don't always have time to be worried about BO, unfortunately. Lately, I've been looking into deodorant brands that are PETA certified cruelty-free and reliable for me – but also for when my daughter is ready I’ll be confident in the products that I pick up for her. This search led me to Secret's new and improved Aluminum Free Deodorant which is free of aluminum, dyes, parabens, glycol, baking soda, talc & lasts as long as I need it to with 48H superior, sweat activated, odor fighting protection. .

Established in the 50’s, Secret is a brand that has been actively working to support the empowerment & equality of women for over 70 years. As a woman working in an industry overwhelmed by men, it can be frustrating to be undermined by them… if only I had a nickel for every time a contractor tried to intimidate me. Maybe then I wouldn’t be breaking into these stress sweats!

I've partnered up with Secret to put their reformulated Aluminum Free Deodorant to the ultimate DIY MOM test. I have tried my fair share of aluminum free and natural deodorants in the past; roll ons, bars, sticks & sprays, where the latter has left me feeling soggy (just to put it lightly.) I have even tried Secrets’ very first aluminum free deodorant when it was released a couple years ago. Safe to say that I was happy about their health consciousness, however the aluminum free deodorant at the time did not give me the long lasting odor protection that I needed, thus lead me to the search for this awesome new product.

As my daughter Lennon grows older, as does my increasing concern for her inevitable BO. Just as a mother, I want to save her the embarrassment of a potential pit potpourri. By putting Secret’s new & reformulated Aluminum Free Deodorant to the test myself, I’ll know for sure whether I’ll be able to pass along this scented secret to my mini me.

For my past week of renovations, I have been committed to trusting the balance of my body odor to this deodorant. I must admit that I was a little hesitant at first, seeing as I hadn’t had much luck with similar products in the past; who would have known that creating an effective deodorant without aluminum would be SUCH a challenge. I had my reservations and rightfully so. But I took on the challenge full steam ahead by applying the deodorant first thing in the morning, and getting on with my day.

Over the course of the week, I continued with my demolition. Sledge hammers a’ swingin’; beams a breakin’; and errands a runnin’;  and to my surprise, not a single odour to be secretly sniffed! I would apply once early in the day (sometimes in the car when rushing to get Lennon to school) then the residual product would be rinsed away by my nightly shower. Since I am someone who suffers from allergies and skin sensitivities, I am always hesitant with which products I choose to use on my skin. Don’t get me wrong! I love a good sweat to drain the toxins from my lymphatic system and I am okay with it because I still look and feel fresh. Secret’s Aluminum Free Deodorant left me feeling soft, clean & comfortable for the full week.

Although I may have never reached the 48H mark, at times I felt like I squeezed 2 days of work into 1!

Now that I’ve put Secret’s reformulated Aluminum Free Deodorant to the DIY MOM test for a week, I can comfortably say that I trust Secret enough to let my daughter try it when she’s ready. She is always excited to do things that make her feel more grown-up and build her self-esteem. After having tested the product personally, I am confident that Secret has my back when it comes to comfortable and reliable odour protection and it will have her back too. .

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Thank you everyone for following along the blog! If you decide to give aluminum free deodorant a fair try, let me know how it works out for you! For more information about Secret Aluminum Free Deodorant, check out their website here.

Have Yourselves a Fresh and Healthy Week Folks!

xox DIY MOM xox