Episode 10 | Deodorant Deep Dive: Aluminium, Low-Tox & The Crystal Deodorant That Actually Works

Is your deodorant secretly bad for you? Or is the low-tox movement sending us down another beauty rabbit hole? This week on glossy*, we're unpacking one of the most debated products in our beauty routines: deodorant. From antiperspirants and aluminium salts to crystal deodorants, fragrance sensitivities, eczema, and the rise of low-tox beauty, we're diving into the facts, the myths, and everything in between. Hannah shares her search for a deodorant that actually works after developing sensitivities to her long-time favourite, while Jaz questions whether we're being informed consumers or falling victim to clever marketing. As always, we're not doctors — just two beauty professionals trying to make sense of the endless beauty information overload. Show Notes - In this episode we chat about: Hannah's deodorant journey after developing eczema and sensitivities The Dermal Therapy Crystal Deodorant that's currently winning her over Deodorant vs antiperspirant: what's the actual difference? Why sweat doesn't smell (but bacteria does) The history of deodorant and how marketing changed our views on body odour The controversial debate around aluminium and breast cancer What the current research actually says The rise of the low-tox beauty movement Fragrance allergies and ingredient sensitivities Why Jaz can never pronounce aluminium Gel polish allergies and unexpected beauty reactions Why "clean beauty" isn't as straightforward as it sounds What we're currently using and whether we'll switch Products Mentioned: Dermal Therapy Crystal Deodorant Mitchum Deodorant Malin + Goetz Eucalyptus Deodorant GEM Deodorant Fussy Deodorant Becca Cosmetics Smashbox x Becca Under Eye Brightening Corrector Follow Glossy! 🎧 Listen on Spotify, iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. 📸 Follow us on Instagram & TikTok → @glossypod 💌 Got a beauty dilemma or topic you'd like us to cover? Send us a DM. 🎶 Our signature Glossy theme track by Mike Newport (@mikenewportmusic) and SIDD (@iamsiddmusic)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.