Deodorant

The pitfalls of using the wrong deodorant can be perilous. Not just to your health but also to the people that come into close proximity with you when you’ve had a major deodorant fail day. Believe me, it’s not pleasant for anyone when you have one of those days and go to reach for something in a meeting or get ready to give someone a hug only to catch a whiff of some horrid aroma. In that instant you realize it’s your own body odor causing you to turn your nose up in disgust, you quickly put your arms back down tightly by your side. For many, the choice becomes choosing between aluminum  and other toxic laden commercial deodorants or bad body odor. And as much as no one wants the risks of cancer, most will choose aluminum over the embarrassment of smelling like you’ve been stranded on a deserted island for a week because it’s a problem they want a solution for in the here and now. I too have been there so I totally get why you may feel like natural deodorants don’t work. However, I’ve got some really great news that there are some natural deodorants out there that actually do work for those of us that are a bit more on stink-prone side. You no longer have to choose between your health or smelling like a dead carcass. After searching high and low for years and testing dozens of deodorants, here’s our 7 best natural deodorants that have confidently and pleasantly stood the test of time and sweat in varying hot and humid weather conditions with extremely pure formulas. They even have the added bonus that they actually look good when left out on your counter top…boy, have natural deodorants come a long way. No more reapplications either because these natural deodorant leaders last from morning until night.

1. Routine Natural Deodorant Cream, $24 – Hand-made with love in Calgary as well as with human and environmental health as a priority, these natural deodorants are effective and worth every bit of their Canadian price tag. Routine kept us dry under our arms as well as smelling like blackberries (depending on which of the six delicious scents you decide to try) all day long. Routine also makes an unscented deodorant as well as offers two scents for men. Not sure which scent to try first? Sample each Routine Cream for $3.99.

Notes: All of the scents smell lovely and each one mixed extremely well with our body chemistry. Did not cause any irritation applying it directly after underarm shaving. Off-white/cream color.

Made with coconut oil, kaolin clay, sodium bicarbonate (baking soda), shea butter, cocoa butter, tea tree oil, vitamin e, marigold infused olive oil, neem oil, flavour or essential (natural and organic) oils.

2. R.L. Linden Close To Me Natural Deodrant Spray, $38 – If you’re more of a deodorant spray kind of gal, R.L. Linden Close To Me might just be the one for you with its beautiful uplifting aromatherapy and floral essence benefits to keep you smelling fresh from morning to night.

Notes: Smells just as amazing as their Thousand Petal Beautifying Hydrating Toner Mist. Did not cause any irritation applying it directly after underarm shaving. Goes on clear.

Made with Witch Hazel; Organic Olive Leaf Extract; Organic Tamanu Oil; A Proprietary Blend of Essential Oils (including Rose Geranium and bergaptene-free Bergamot) and Flower Essences (Including Borage and Dandelion).

3. PiperWai Natural Deodorant, $9.99 – Free of harmful chemicals, parabens, and aluminum compounds, PiperWai Natural Deodorant forms an invisible, absorbent, pH-balanced shield that neutralizes odor and protects your clothes from perspiration.

Notes: Gender neutral fresh scent. Touts itself as being great for sensitive skin. Did not cause any irritation applying it directly after underarm shaving. Charcoal grey color.

Made with Cassava (Tapioca) Starch, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut Oil), Magnesium Hydroxide, Butryospermum parkii (Shea) Butter, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter, Rosewater, Witch Hazel, Tocopherol Acetate (Vitamin E), Sodium Bicarbonate, Activated Carbon (Charcoal), Proprietary Blend of 11 Essential Oil.

4. In Love With Body Care Soothe Natural Deodorant, $9.50 – Available in Soothe Greece (with orange blossom), Soothe Morocco (with spearmint) and Soothe Unscented, these natural deodorant sticks eliminate odor on contact with a creamy delightful smelling formula.

Notes: Both scents are beautifully blended. Caused irritation applying it directly after underarm shaving. Found it best to shave at night and apply in the morning when shaving was needed to avoid skin irritation under arms. Also, found the formula on the creamier side and although it comes in a stick form, it was easier to apply with fingers. Light yellow/cream color.

Made with precipitated dead sea salts in distilled water, saponified organic coconut oil, candelilla wax, vegetable emulsifying wax, grapeseed oil, organic coconut oil, jojoba oil, witch hazel, carnauba wax, essential oils, sodium borate.

5. Soapwalla Natural Deodorant Cream, $14 – All natural and uniquely powerful, this long-time green beauty cult favorite utilizes superfine vegetable powders and clays, as well as lavender, peppermint and tea tree essential oils to absorb moisture, inhibit bacteria, and ensure a long-lasting and highly effective experience. The frosting-like consistency in Soapwalla Natural Deodorant Cream allows for easy application and rapid absorption, and is ideal for all skin types.

Notes: Wonderful fresh scent. Caused irritation applying it directly after underarm shaving. Caused redness/irritation on our very sensitive underarm skin. Light yellow/cream color.

Made with Simmondsia chinensis (Jojoba) Oil*; 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 Soy lecithin*+; Non-GMO Vitamin E*+. (*: certified organic, +: food-grade)

6. Primal Pit Paste Natural Deodorant Stick, $10.95 – The baking soda in Primal Pit Paste Natural Deodorant Stick kills the bacteria that causes odor and organic arrowroot powder helps you to feel dry while allowing you to still sweat and release toxins. These powders are mixed in a base of moisture rich and anti-microbial organic coconut oil and organic shea butter to soothe skin. Available in 7 scents, including unscented.

Notes: Tested the Thyme & Lemongrass scent. Did not cause irritation applying it directly after shaving. Beige/cream color.

Made with Organic Coconut Oil, Organic Shea Butter, Organic Arrowroot Powder, Organic Beeswax, Aluminum Free Baking Soda, and Essential Oils.

7. Schmidt’s Natural Dedorant Cream, $10 – Made with a signature blend of 100% natural ingredients, Schmidt’s Deodorant Cream effectively neutralizes odor and absorbs wetness without the use of aluminum or other harmful chemicals. Available in 5 scents, including unscented.

Notes: Although partial to Bergamot + Lime, all of the scents are captivating. Caused irritation when applying it directly after underarm shaving. Caused redness/irritation with long-term use on our very sensitive underarm skin. Off-white/cream color.

Made with Organic Coconut Oil, Organic Shea Butter, Organic Arrowroot Powder, Organic Beeswax, Aluminum Free Baking Soda, and Essential Oils.

One more for those of you that are not extremely stink prone, we really like Osmia Organics Deodorant Cream made with 91.9% certified organic ingredients (butyrospermum parkii (shea) butter*, tapioca starch*, simmondsia chinensis (jojoba) oil*, sodium bicarbonate, fuller’s earth clay, callophyllum inophyllum (tamanu) oil*, vegetable glycerin*, and a proprietary blend of certified organic and wild-harvested essential oils. *=certified organic). It’s great for sensitive skin and its compact size also makes it ideal for travel.

And for those of you that would rather make your own deodorant, here’s an Easy DIY Natural Deodorantthat anyone can do.

Remember, our natural body chemistry is different and may or may not mix well with different formulas. Hang in there. There is a natural deodorant out there for you that you can feel good about and works. This list is proof for us.

Which of these natural deodorants have you talking?