Conventional and natural deodorants may stain clothes due to a mix of sweat and deodorant ingredients.

The main culprit for staining clothes in conventional deodorants is aluminium salts causing yellow stains or white residue.

Natural deodorants being free from chemicals like aluminium, parabens and other chemicals makes a much healthier option for your skin.

Most natural deodorants use skin friendly ingredients such as coconut oil, shea butter and essential oils. Though great for your skin these ingredients may leave residue on your clothes.

Most users of natural deodorants will not experience any staining and will only experience improvement in odour.

However, should you experience stains here are tips on how to prevent and treat natural deodorant stains.

How to prevent natural deodorant stains

Apply sparingly. Natural deodorants do not have to be layered on, a little goes a long way. Applying to much will cause transfer to your clothes and build up on your skin.

Allow time to absorb before getting dressed. This will reduce transfer and give the ingredients a chance to be absorbed in the skin

Use breathable fabrics. Tight synthetic fabrics such as nylon, spandex and polyester can trap oils and moisture and will be most likely to stain. If you can, wear fabrics such as hemp, cotton and bamboo.

If you do get a stain, spot-treat it as soon as possible.

Rub stains with normal dish soap and warm water and wash as normal.

Make a thick paste using bicarbonate of soda and water, apply to the stain and wait half an hour before washing in cold water.

Use a vinegar rinse and for white clothing apply lemon juice directly to the stain, leave for 15 minutes in the son and wash as normal.

The small possibility of staining is no reason not to choose a healthy and effective natural deodorant, just apply sparingly and choose your materials and clothes wisely.