Lavanila made me fall in love with their scents, and I was rejoicing when I found a new stick deodorant aptly called "The Healthy Deodorant" in a lovely packaging with a subtle scent that didn't interfere with my favourite perfume. But then again, I had to return it - this happens way too often these days. So many greenwashers, so little desire to support them with my money.

One of the main ingredients in The Healthy Deodorant is propanediol which is "corn-derived." In fact, 1,3-propanediol is a shameless petrochemical with a chemical name trimethylene glycol. It is used in the production of paints, plastics, and antifreeze liquids, same as propylene glycol. Why would Lavanila disinform their customers by claiming their Healthy Deodorants are free from petrochemicals? The answer is simple: because green sells better.

Unfortunately, The Healthy Deodorant by Lavanila (a cute little stick with a hefty price tag) is one of green-washed products that annoy me so much.

Lavanila deodorant proudly bears a Sephora natural seal of approval which means very little to me because Sephora guys are ready to call natural anything that was made with a few drops of essential oils.

My verdict: The Healthy Deodorant by Lavanila smells good but its ingredients aren't healthy at all. Who knows, maybe the famed lavender scent isn't that natural, too.