Holy Schmidt, Dry Pits!

I don’t know about where you live, but it’s been HOT in New York City this summer. Multiple-official-heat-waves hot. So hot the breeze from an approaching subway train provides zero relief. So hot -- well, you get the idea.

With this in mind, I think it’s pretty fortuitous that I signed up for a three-month subscription of the Beauty Box from Vegan Cuts at the beginning of the summer. In my first box that arrived in June, I received a sample of Schmidt’s Deodorant in Ylang Ylang + Calendula. At first, I was a little leery of it. It came in a jar, not a nice, familiar stick, and forced me to apply it with my fingers. But if I’m going to do something, I’m going to go all in. I took the leap and test-drove it on the very first 90-degree day we had, and hot damn, was I impressed.

Before I went cruelty-free, I tried a lot of your average NOT cruelty-free drugstore deodorant -- Degree, Dove, etc. Most deodorants are actually antiperspirants which use aluminum that prevents you from sweating. As much as we might not like it, humans are supposed to sweat, because it helps us rid our bodies of toxins. I’ve tried a lot of deodorants with varying success throughout my cruelty-free journey, but now that I’ve had Schmidt’s, I’ll never go back.

Here’s why: Schmidt’s holds up on the hottest, sweatiest of days. I apply a tiny bit each morning and I’m dry all day long and even better, all pit-stank is neutralized. No fears of lifting my arm to hang onto a subway pole. Pretty impressive for “just” a deodorant.

According to their FAQ, Schmidt’s keeps you dry because it contains “natural plant powders to absorb wetness, so even though Schmidt’s doesn’t prevent you from sweating, it will still keep you dry.”

I was sold from day one, and went and ordered a full size jar of the Lavender + Sage scent as soon as I neared the end of my sample. Even though Schmidt’s is across the country, my order arrived in about three days. I’ve been using my jar for a month now, and it’s not even close to finished. I’ll probably have it until the end of the year, which I think is incredible for just $8.99.

Schmidt’s Deodorant (a homegrown operation based in Portland, OR) offers four scents plus a scent-free option. Your pits can smell like Cedarwood + Juniper, Lavender + Sage, Bergamot + Lime or Ylang Ylang and Calendula, or you can get real crazy and order a Deluxe 5-Pack to try them all.

You can order here on the Schmidt’s site. As of this post, they’re offering 10% off your order with the code “HEATINGUP.” Give them a try -- I bet you’ll never look back.