I’ve had a love/hate switching between natural deordorant and my trusty antiperspirant. The more aware and educated I get regarding chemicals absorbed into my body, makes me want to stick with as many natural products as possible. Your skin is the largest organ on your body which is scary to actualize.
I tried switching to a natural deordorant years ago when there weren’t many options. I went cold turkey and just switched. Little did I know that I should have detoxed my armpits while doing this. After sticking it out for almost 2 weeks of smelly wetness, I went back to my antiperspirant.
Now that a few years have passed since my first attempt, there are so many great products on the market to make this transition less sweaty and smelly. Thanks goodness!
What is B.O.
Let’s get clear on what B.O. really is. It’s not the sweat that smells bad it’s the bacteria that grows on the sweat. Aluminum blocks sweating by plugging up your pores.
Antiperspirants vs. Deordorants
Antiperspirants contain aluminum to block sweat. Your body sweats to release toxins. Natural deordorants won’t stop the sweat but it will stop the smell.
Detox Your Pits with a Mask
There are a few homemade remedies from lemon juice, witch hazel, charcoals, clay and apple cider vinegar. I personally don’t have the energy to create my own, so I’m testing out two highly reviewed masks: Megababe Happy Pits Detoxifying Underarm Mask and Kopari Armpit Detox Mask with Bamboo, Charcoal and Bentonite & Kaolin Clays while using Milk & Honey Extra Strength Natural Deordorant.
Here’s a list of natural deordorants comprised of highest rated online reviews and user reviews from our staff and colleagues.
Megababe Rosy Pits
The OG of natural deordorants – has a fresh, rosy scent meets natural ingredients for superior odor protection.
Vichy 24-hour Dry Touch
For the sensitive skin person, this works effectively and doesn’t irritate you skin.
Nécessaire The Deodorant
A vegan, cruelty-free deodorant with a clean multi-acid and multi-mineral treatment for daily odor control.
Kopari Aluminum-Free Coconut Deordorant
A cult fave of team natural deordorant. Unique blend of coconut water, coconut oil, and sage oil.
Native Eucalyptus + Mint
We love the fresh scent and that it works really well. This deordorant is our staff’s go to.
Violets Are Blue
An unscented, magnesium cream deodorant that doesn’t contain any baking soda, aluminum, or essential oils.
Milk + Honey Extra Strength
Contains Arrowroot powder to reduce sweating. Organic Coconut Oil, Lavender Oil calms skin irritation and organic Tea Tree Leaf Oil to eliminate bacteria.
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