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We all need deodorant, but does it have to contain harsh chemicals with names like aluminum chlorohydrate, phthalates, triclosan, and propylene glycol? Absolutely not. The ingredients in our selection of natural deodorants are easier to pronounce, but they’re just as effective.
Say ‘Hasta la Vista’ to Antiperspirants
Sweating is our way of thermoregulating, and it happens to be so effective that it gave our hominid ancestors an advantage over other mammals. It’s as natural as salivating or sleeping. That’s why all of our deodorants are free from sweat-gland blockers: So you can continue sweating as nature intended, but without the accompanying odors.
Top Deodorant Stick Brands
Not sure where to start? Check out a few of these top recommended deodorant brands:
Acure
Sulfates, parabens, aluminum, petrolatum, silicon: You won’t find them in this family-owned company’s deodorant sticks. What you will find is all-natural, 100% vegan ingredients like coconut oil, shea butter, and lavender that neutralize underarm odors. This brand is dedicated to healthy, high-quality products, and it shows. You’ll like the way you smell.
Primal Pit Paste
This brand is a classic case of “Mom knows best.” Amy Perez wanted to create a deodorant formula for her daughter that would neutralize armpit odors without a daily dose of potentially toxic chemicals. She ditched the aluminum in favor of beeswax, essential oils, vitamin E derived from sunflowers, and other wholesome ingredients. Primal Pit Paste was born of a mother’s love.
Schmidt’s
Schmidt’s is what you get when you combine the entrepreneurial spirit of founder Jaime Schmidt with the local maker culture of Portland, Oregon. The company mission is as simple and pure as its products’ ingredients: “To make small, yet effective changes to your lifestyle that benefit overall health,” - one armpit at a time, in this case.
Best Deodorant Sticks
Stick it to your underarm stench with these top deodorant sticks:
Primal Pit Paste Natural Deodorant Stick With Jasmine
Where to begin? This organic, gluten-free, soy-free, nontoxic, U.S.-made deodorant stick has only the faintest, most delicate scent of jasmine. And yet, it’s strong enough to keep odors at bay. Did we mention that it has a moisture-rich, antimicrobial formula?
Schmidt's Charcoal Magnesium Natural Deodorant
This magnesium-enriched, charcoal-activated deodorant is a customer favorite for good reason. Its Certified Vegan and cruelty-free all-natural formula delivers long-lasting odor relief. Body odor is effectively neutralized, and in its place, you’re left with, “a crisp scent that's reminiscent of freshly fallen rain.”
More on Aluminum Free Deodorants & Your Health
If you’re relatively new to the world of natural deodorants, you’ve come to the right place. Here’s some literature to get you properly informed:
Antiperspirants May Actually Be Making You Stinkier
You read correctly. And it’s not just antiperspirants. People have all kinds of habits that affect their body odor. Read all about it.
Natural Deodorants: Here’s Why You Should be Using Them
Deodorant is one of those things in life that most people don’t give much thought to beyond the fragrance. But take a moment to read the fine print, and you’ll learn that there’s a lot more than meets the eye - er, nostril? - when it comes to deodorant shopping.
A 5-Ingredient, DIY Deodorant
For the especially self-reliant consumer, we decided to put together a recipe and an accompanying video showing you exactly how to create your very own, aluminum-free deodorant stick. Check it out!