Natural Deodorant Propolia BIO

01 · WHAT ALUM IS

A mineral salt, astringent, that works on the bacteria

Fresh sweat does not smell: the odour appears when the skin's bacteria break it down. That is where potassium alum comes in — it is astringent and gets in the way of that work, rather than plugging the outlet.

And one thing that is almost never said: alum is a double salt of aluminium and potassium. It is sold as the natural alternative, and it is one by origin, but it does contain aluminium.

02 · WHAT ELSE IS IN IT

Witch hazel and the three hive ingredients

Witch hazel is the other astringent leg of the formula, the classic of after-shave lotions. Honey and propolis bring the hive part, and the propolis the resinous base note.

No synthetic fragrance and no sticky feel once dry.

03 · HOW TO USE IT

Clean dry skin, and not freshly shaved

Apply to clean, dry skin and let it dry before dressing. On freshly shaved skin it stings: the micro-cuts feel the astringent, so leave a few hours.

And the caution that goes with any propolis product: do not use it if you have a known allergy to bee products.

04 · BEFORE YOU BUY

It is a deodorant, not an antiperspirant: if what you want is to stay dry, this is not it.