How to choose a natural deodorant
Natural deodorants have been around for a long time, but choosing the best one for you can be confusing.
Like regular deodorant, natural deodorants come in a variety of forms, including roll-on, stick, paste and spray formulas – but what sets them apart?
We spoke to Dee Zibara, founder and director of online female health empowerment clinic, Cell to Soul, to find out…
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Natural deodorants don’t contain aluminium
According to Dee, the key difference between natural deodorants and more mainstream formulas is the former don’t contain aluminium.
So, rather than acting as antiperspirants, they focus on absorbing wetness and neutralising odour. “Natural mineral salts” are often used instead of aluminium, along with other natural ingredients like “lime juice, coconut oil and witch hazel”.
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Natural deodorants can help sensitive skin
Is your skin sensitive? Your daily deodorant spritz may be making it worse. As Dee explains, “sensitive skin is more often than not caused by over-exposure to synthetic chemicals and xenoestrogens (bad oestrogens) in the first place”. That means switching to a natural deodorant may “actually fix the issue” over time. She recommends those with sensitive skin go for a natural deodorant that’s free from bi-carb to reduce the chance of irritation.
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Your next beauty project: DIY natural deodorant
If you’re feeling creative, you might want to experiment with a DIY natural deodorant. Dee makes her own mixture at home using a body spray, the juice of two organic limes and two drops of tea tree oil. The expert pours the lime juice and tea tree oil into her body spray bottle for better strength and scent.
According to Dee, a DIY natural deodorant “is a great way to increase the longevity of what can sometimes be more costly products”. Plus, “you can also add a few drops of your favourite essential oils this way to alter the smell to your liking,” she says.
The bottom line? Whether you buy it in-store or try your hand at DIY, even the most hardcore yogis can smell fresh and fabulous with natural deodorant!
Natural deodorants bh reccommends
2. Dermal Therapy Crystal Deodorant
3. Kopari Beauty Coconut Deodorant
4. Plunkett's Deo Fresh Roll-On Deodorant For Her
5. Eco Tan Coconut Deodorant
6. Vanessa Megan Vanilla Pod Deodorant
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120 Member Comments
Haven't considered natural deodorants before because I need something that keeps me dry and comfortable. Definitely like Nivea's Every Day Active Deodorant.
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I’ve never tried any of these, and I doubt I’d try making my own deodorant. I’m very particular when it comes to personal hygiene, so I think I’ll stick to my Rexona.
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We use the Sukin natural deodorant. I don't think I'd try making my own - not yet anyway.
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I've used the sukin and hate it! Feel like I'm all wet from it I find it more of a body mist refresher than a deodorant. I'm not a fan of "natural" deodorants I want something that stops the sweat personally & keeps me dry like the mitchum clinical
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I have tried Sukin and making my own DIY deodorant sounds great.
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I havent tried one yet. I do have one sitting there but I havent been game to try it as I was told that it can take a month for your body to change and accept it and I might feel like its not working for the first month. Im not so sure that i want to spend a month smelling...lol
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I have been using the Sukin natural deodorant and am completely in love!
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The SUKIN deodorant is really great for a more natural feeling without irritation.
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I've tried many natural deodorants to find one which is effective. I found No Pong to be by far the best, unfortunately it has bicarb in it which gives me a rash. The bicarb-free version isn't as effective I found. I'm currently using the Weleda citrus roll on, which I really like. It generally lasts all day and only on rare occasions have I had to reapply, but yet to test it out in summer!
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Vanessa Megan Vanilla Pod Deodorant sounds really nice
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flushing the body of toxins is essential when starting a natural deodorant path, chloryphil is a great way to do so!
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I've been using the natural deodorant by Akin for months now and I love it!
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Yet to try that one but does look nice
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I definitely recommend it
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My husband can only wear natural deodorants as his skin is so sensitive. I dont like them for myself I dont feel fresh when using them.
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I only use these now, they are lovely
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Too bad natural deodorants don’t work.... you sweat straight through them and they do nothing to help minimise BO
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I haven’t tried a natural deodorant yet.
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I have finally found the one that works a charm. It's 'Body Crystal' Unscented Crystal roll-on deodorant.
In the past I have tried the crystal deodorant that was just a solid rock and you had to went it before applying it, I gave up on it quickly because it is just messy, wet and gets all over your fingers and clothes. So I was SUPER happy to find the crystal one in a roll-on version
It's very difficult to find one that is natural without it having a fragrance. Or if you find one for sensitive skin, which usually means it doesn't have a fragrance, it will contain aluminium, like Rexona's Clinical Protection Sensitive. Which I will use if I know I will need that extra protection, but the every day one is the Body Crystal product.
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I also used cristal deo when needed to avoid all commercial regular ones (developing severe allergy, with doc advice. He said to stop using deo all together). Was effective up to a point. Then discovered that Al is so bad and gets absorbed and accumulated in lymph nodules, with potentiality to develop stuff....so found another way. Crystal deo is Al based. eeek
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I stopped using all the commercial ones because of the Al in them.
Seriously? The crystal stuff too?
Insert pointed, crisp swear word.
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I've been using his one for some time, TinDrum, and I love it too. I did actually try the lavender scented version of this and threw it out after a couple of uses because it wasn't nearly as effective.
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It's a great little product isn't it? I was a bit weary to go back to the crystal ones, but I thought I'd give this one a roll (teehee). The roll-on one is just great and works beautifully. I can see the lavender being problematic.
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