The best way to keep smelling fresh is to eat wholesome foods, drink plenty of water, shower daily and wear natural fabrics (like cotton or hemp or linen) that allow skin to breathe. These will do far more than any deodorant. Natural deodorants are simply helpers.
Choose unscented deodorants for pregnancy/nursing and medical conditions (avoid zinc/titanium oxide versions if you live near pets, toxic if licked). Do not use on irritated/broken skin, and avoid eye area. Keep out of direct sunlight.
It’s best to avoid toxic deodorants with aluminium (not the same as natural alum) as there are concerns at having chemicals so close to lymph nodes. Anti-perspirants are even worse, as they stop your body sweating (an essential bodily function). If you find you perspire profusely, it’s best to look at the cause, rather than just cover things up with deodorants.
One-Ingredient Natural Deodorant Crystal
Salt of the Earth (Hampshire) is a leader in the natural deodorant market. Its factory runs on clean energy, and it produces natural deodorants that so far have saved over 500,000 plastic bottles from landfill. This natural crystal deodorant only contains potassium alum (not aluminium) and nothing else. Just apply to damp skin after washing, and dry after use. May mark some household surfaces, marble and natural stone.
The natural deodorant is sold with refills (we only recommend the unscented version, as the scented versions contain fragrance oil). Made with moisturising shea butter and coconut oil, just buy cardboard refills thereafter.
An Unscented Natural Deodorant Bar
Earth Conscious Bare Bar is an unscented bar of deodorant, ideal for sensitive skin and allergies. Crafted with love and care, these bars are made with organic fair trade coconut oil and arrowroot, to keep you smelling fresh. Ergonomically designed to glide smoothly onto skin, the compact shape fits perfectly in your hand ais travel-friendly.
A little goes a long way, and everything is sold in zero-waste packaging. To use, just apply sparingly to underarms and it will melt into the skin. 10% of each sale goes to a charity helping to protect our seas, shores and wildlife.
Vegan Deodorant Balms in Cardboard Tubes
Battle Green Vegan Deodorant Balms are made with natural ingredients, sold in easy-to-recycle cardboard tubes. Handmade in Wales, each tube contains at least 65 of deodorant.
Choose from 7 refreshing scents:
- Violet Bergamot
- Lavender Tea Tree
- Grapefruit Mint
- Orange Patchouli
- Lime Vanilla
- Lemon Rose
- Mandarin Neroli
To use, just push up the cardboard disk at the base to reveal your desired amount, and apply to your underarms. A pea-sized amount should be enough.
The mini deodorant tins are ideal for travel. They are sold in the same choice of scents.
Natural Deodorants in Cardboard Tubes
Scence makes natural deodorants, sold in paper packaging. The brand is based around one mile from Falmouth in Cornwall, founded by two friends, who generate energy for the business from the building’s solar panel on the roof. Also in Fresh cedar.
The handmade deodorant balm sticks are made with organic coconut oil and mango butter, plus magnesium and organic arrowroot (to absorb moisture), scented with real essential oils. The push-up tube applicators can be recycled, after use.
Use this deodorant daily after showering. Just release the balm by pushing the base firmly into the tube lid, then apply the stick to your skin for a few seconds, to melt. Don’t worry if the oils darken the cardboard, this does affect quality. Store in a cool dry place.
The balm will soften above 30 degrees, but will firm again once cool. Use within 12 months of purchase.
Eco Deodorants In Cardboard Tubes
Planet Detox Natural Deodorants are handmade in Devon, from biodegradable ingredients. Sold in easy-to-use tubes made from recycled cardboard, just push up the tube to apply. Made from a blend of coconut and almond oil, with candelilla wax and real essential oils. These deodorants are free from baking soda, cornstarch and arrowroot (which can irritate dry skin). Choose from lavender or tea tree scent.
Travel Deodorants in Cardboard Tubes
Your Nature Deodorants are made from natural biodegradable ingredients, sold in push-up cardboard tubes. These travel size are ideal to pack in your case, to avoid taking up room. They are made from a quality blend of ingredients like coconut oil, shea butter, arrowroot powder (all organic) along with candelilla wax and mango butter.
The range includes:
- Unscented
- Lavender Bergamot
- Lemongrass Tea Tree
- Sandalwood Bergamot
- Orange Patchouli
- Lemon May Chang
Natural Deodorants in Pretty Tins
Blushberry Botanicals is a lovely company in Scotland, founded by a woman trained in botany. One of the main products it offers are lovely little natural deodorants in pretty tins, ideal for travel. The ingredients are mostly organic, and you can order trial sizes.
This company also makes natural skin creams. Likewise avoid ones with cocoa butter if near pets, in case they lick your skin!
Choose from the following scents:
- Rose Geranium
- Cypress
- Pink Grapefruit
- Lavender
- Peppermint
The deodorant bars are similar, and contain calamine (the stuff your mum used to put on your skin, when you got sunburn).
