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Avoiding aluminum and other harmful substances in antiperspirants have been a common reason people turn to natural deodorants. If you have missed last week’s article on why you shouldn’t use conventional deodorants, check it out and then take your pick from one of these all-natural deodorants that will keep you healthy and smelling sweet.
Ever since aluminum ‘was found guilty’ of causing terrible illnesses like cancer, cosmetic companies have been trying to avoid it and produce a deodorant that will be healthy and safe to use. Which is why, until now there has been a myriad of deodorants that claim to be safe for your skin and overall health, so to simplify the search and help you figure out what suits your skin the best, we have tested dozens of deodorants and came up with a short list of six.
There is something for everyone, unscented, floral tones, fruity, vegan or not; you can decide which one is right for you, right here.
The 6 Best Natural Deodorants
Nasanta Magnesium Deodorant
This little guy here won me over with its naturality. Not only that it is aluminum-free, but it also contains no parabens, no ethyl alcohol, it’s hypoallergenic – non-irritant and without any artificial fragrances. How cool is that! Another thing I love the most is that the guys at Nasanta designed it with the addition of magnesium, as the most needed mineral in our bodies.
People with sensitive skin, worry no more! It won’t sting even if you have recently shaved because there’s nothing harmful to cause skin irritations. While testing it, we have noticed that this deodorant is worth every cent because one roll-on bottle will last you up to 3 months. Another cool thing is that it’s unscented and unisex so everyone can use it.
INGREDIENTS: Water, Magnesium Hydroxide, Glycerin, Xanthan Gum, Preservative: 0.35% w/w Phenoxyethanol and 0.15% w/w Caprylyl Glycol.
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Bali Secrets Natural Deodorant
If you are all about holistic living, Bali Secrets is the company for you. Among other all-natural, vegan products, Bali Secrets have designed this healthy deodorant with natural floral scents men and women both can use.
Without baking soda, parabens, or aluminum chlorohydrate, Bali Secrets produced their healthiest deodorant the way nature intended. A bottle of it while testing lasted almost 3 months which is pretty sweet if you are on the budget.
INGREDIENTS: Seaweed Extract (Gracilaria Verrucosa), Aloe Vera (Aloe barbadensis), Natural Mineral Salt (Potassium alum), Distilled Water (Aqua des), Alcohol (Ethanol 70%), Essential Oils.
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Primal Pit Paste: All-Natural Lavender Deodorant
First of all, I like the company name – witty and bright and then I was blown away by the effectiveness of their deodorant. Primal Pit Paste smells fantastic; with its lavender tones as it calms your skin, it eases your mind too.
I dug in a bit deeper into its production process and found out that the Lavender scent is derived from all natural essential oils that give a soft, floral aroma. It’s aluminum free, paraben free, and made of non-GMO ingredients.
INGREDIENTS: Organic Shea Butter, Non-Aluminum Baking Soda, Organic Coconut Oil, Organic Beeswax, Organic Arrowroot Powder, Lavender Essential Oil, Non-GMO Vitamin E (sourced 100% from sunflowers).
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Meow Meow Tweet: Grapefruit Deodorant Cream
I often hear complaints from people about their sensitivity to cosmetic products, deodorants mostly, especially after having their underarms shaved. Even from some of the DIY deodorants that are free of all possible irritants. The reason is baking soda.
While it’s all natural and doesn’t harm you, it does sting your skin and feels unpleasant, which is why I was very excited to use this Meow Meow Tweet cream that has all natural ingredients without the addition of baking soda. It’s incredibly useful and gentle on your skin.
INGREDIENTS: *manihot esculenta (arrowroot) powder, sodium bicarbonate, *+cocos nucifera (coconut) oil, *+butyrospermum parkii (shea) fruit butter, kaolin clay, *simmondsia chinensis (jojoba) seed oil *grapefruit oil
*certified organic / +fair trade
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Ursa Major Hoppin’ Fresh Deodorant
After trying so many, I now know that there’s nothing more effective and smelling so pleasant than a mixture of eucalyptus, peppermint, and rosemary. Ursa Major Hoppin’ Fresh D
INGREDIENTS: Peppermint, eucalyptus, rosemary, grapefruit, chamomile and lemon oils, Hops, (Neutralizes unpleasant odors), Aloe (Soothes sensitive skin), Saccharomyces Ferment, (Probiotic enzyme with potent odor-absorbing properties), Kaolin (A soft, mild clay used for its moisture-absorbing properties), Eucalyptus (Fights odor-causing bacteria), Baking Soda (Inhibits odors and neutralizes acid).
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Soapwalla – Organic Vegan Deodorant Cream
Soapwalla’s vegan deodorant has by far the best frosting-like consistency so far. It’s straightforward to apply, and if you think it will be a problem that you don’t have a roll-on bottle with it, you are wrong.
It’s effortless and pleasant to apply, and the entire little 2oz box will last you about 2 to 3 months. With the essential oils used in its production, this deodorant cream removes odor effortlessly by inhibiting bacterial buildup, and the fresh smell stays for an entire day.
INGREDIENTS: (*: certified organic, +: food-grade) Simmondsia chinensis (Jojoba)*; Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Oil*; Rosehip Seed Oil*; Butyrospermun parkii (Shea) Butter; Corn Starch*+; Sodium Bicarbonate+; Kaolin Clay; Vegan Kosher Glycerin*+; a custom blend of essential oils, including: Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender)*; Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree)*; Citrus Sinensis (Sweet Orange); Mentha Piperita (Peppermint)*; Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergaptene-free Bergamot)*; Non-GMO Sunflower Lecithin*+; Non-GMO Vitamin E*+.
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If you have decided to go for homemade after all, we have just the thing: DIY all-natural coconut deodorant. You can play with the ingredients and swap them as you wish as long as you keep the base unchanged.
Good To Know: All the DIY and store-bought deodorants that are all-natural and not harmful are just that, deodorants and not antiperspirants. Honestly, blocking your body’s sweat glands with aluminum isn’t a safe option; instead, these deodorant work with your body to control bacteria and odor naturally.
To The Scented You,
Monika
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