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What are Quaternary Ammonium Compounds? Quaternary ammonium compounds (aka "quats") are a class of more than 1500 chemicals that are used in personal care products. Many are used as antiseptic agents and preservatives, while others are used as "conditioning" agents in hair care, skin care, and fabric softener. Their positive ionic charges help them stick to hair strands and reduce static and increase "slip" on hair. These chemical coatings make the hair have the feeling that we associate wi …

How to Remove Stubborn Underarm Odors Naturally Sometimes underarm odors can be stubborn, strong, and just don't seem to go away. Do you apply your deodorant and find that just an hour later, you're experiencing an offensive smell? Here are two simple tips for removing stubborn underarm odors naturally.  A baking soda underarm "masque"  Have you ever found that even after washing with soap, your skin still smells? Sometimes this can happen based on foods you've eaten, fluctuati …

Are you experiencing itching while using a "crystal" deodorant? There are a few different causes to underarm itching when using a "crystal" salt deodorant. Itching with no rednessIf you're experiencing itching with the crystal deodorant, but no visible irritation or redness, it could be the crystal deodorant basically "tanning" your hide. Crystal deodorants are made of either potassium alum or ammonium alum. Alum has been used for hundreds of years in the leather industry to tan l …

"Aluminum-Free" is probably the most popular phrase you'll see while walking down the natural deodorant aisle. And some of the most popular natural deodorants in that aisle are the "crystal" deodorant stones and sprays. But most people don't know that crystal deodorants do contain aluminum! You’ll notice their packaging says “no harmful aluminums” or “no aluminum chlorohydrate” but never “aluminum-free.” Most crystal deodorant stones are made from alum, which may also be listed …