Top Natural Deodorant Picks

Deodorant is high on the priority list of things to switch if you want to detox your routine, but it’s also one of the hardest things to find a good natural alternative for. I’ve tried so many natural deodorants that I’ve lost count and many have been flops (in some cases I think I would have smelled better with no deodorant). It’s almost enough to make you throw in the towel and go back to conventional. Let’s face it- No one wants to be stinky! The good news is that I’ve found some products that get the job done and keep you smelling fresh.

Let’s talk about why deodorant is so important to switch out. I’ve shared before about the harmful effects of ingredients like synthetic fragrance, harsh preservatives, and artificial conditioning agents (all of which are in conventional deodorants), but the biggest bad guy in deodorant is Aluminum. First and foremost, it’s a neurotoxin that’s been linked with dementia and Alzheimer’s in some studies. Secondly, the aluminum stops your sweat by actually plugging up your sweat glands in your armpits, which is stopping one of your body’s biggest ways to detox itself. So you’re putting toxins in and preventing your body from getting toxins out, all in one swipe of deodorant.

If you’ve never switched to natural deodorant and try one of these, please know that the first two weeks will be rough. Remember all those little plugs created by the aluminum? Those take a couple of weeks to come out and your body follows it with a little bit of a detox. You may find yourself sweating a bit more than normal as the stuff that your glands have been trying to expel work their way out. Not fun, I know, but I promise that it’s temporary!

My Favorite Natural Deodorants

Agent Nateur

This brand smells every bit as luxe as it looks. I’ve tried all of their scents and all smell amazing. The Holi(rose) and Holi(man) may be the best smelling deodorants I’ve ever tried. The twist-up containers are convenient and it has a very smooth consistency. Out of any natural deodorant I’ve tried, this is the longest lasting for me. I can put it on in the morning and 24 hours later I still smell like roses. It’s pretty amazing.

They also just released a new one, (aime) probiotic deodorant. This one smells SO good with jasmine and neroli! The downside is that I seem to be particularly sensitive to the baking soda in these formulas, so I always get some irritation when I use it. I use it sparingly and do just fine. They also make a sensitive version that’s next on my list to try. Find them here.

Taos AER Next-Level Deodorant

This was a surprise favorite for me. Gentle enough for me to use every day, but also has more lasting power than most deodorants I’ve tried. AER gets major points for dispensing in a familiar form and for quick drying to a powder-like finish that helps keep moisture at bay. If you tried the old version, they’ve updated the packaging and solved the issues from the old packaging. The twist-up gel to powder formula is convenient and available several scents: Lavender Myrrh (my favorite), Palo Santo Blood Orange, and Ginger Grapefruit. They’re also in a convenient size for travel! Find them at Aillea.

Meow Meow Tweet Baking Soda Free

Bet you can guess why I use this! This formula uses magnesium instead of baking soda to combat bad smells. I love their fresh and creative scents and how gentle the formula is. The original is the jar version, but I recently switched to their push-up tube that has a more solid consistency. This does work for me, but I need to reapply midway through the day to keep smelling fresh. I tend to reach for this on days I’ll mostly be home or running errands since I know I won’t get any irritation from it and I don’t necessarily need something that long-lasting (or I know I’ll have the chance to reapply). Find the jar at Integrity Botanicals or The Detox Market. You can find the push up here.

Green Tidings

Green Tidings is a great all-around deodorant. They just added some fresh new scents in addition to the original two versions, unscented and Lavender. They now have Orange Vanilla, Floral Spice, Jasmine Rose, Vetiver Citrus, and a new baking soda free version as well. Green Tidings comes in a convenient twist-up tube, so it’s easier to apply than some natural versions. It’s also moisturizing and keeps your skin feeling soft. I think for the price and the fact you can easily buy it on Amazon, this is a great pick for someone who wants to give natural deodorants a try. Most importantly, it does work well to keep you stink-free. Find it on their site with free shipping or here on Amazon.

Madame Lemy

Nothing can make you feel more glamourous than a powder deodorant that applies with a big fluffy puff! This comes in several scents but I happen to be partial to the rose scent. It has baking soda, so it does a good job of neutralizing odors and because it’s a powder it absorbs some moisture as well, making this one of the few natural deodorants that offer a bit of antiperspirant action. Find it here.

Detox Mode

Detox Mode launched 2 deodorants: Feeling Altogether which is a classic, baking-soda formula with a neroli and cardamom scent, and Feeling Free, which is baking soda free and uses charcoal and lavender to keep you fresh! Find them both at The Detox Market.

CLEO+COCO

Talk about options! CLEO+COCO now offers a zero-waste deodorant version with very minimal packaging, as well as a charcoal deodorant in a more traditional form and a body powder spray that can double as a powder deodorant! I love the blue tansy scent, but they offer plenty of choices so there’s something for everyone. Find them at Beauty Heroes.

Any of these would be a great option to keep you smelling fresh without any of the junk! Spot any favorites? If you’ve tried any of these, leave your thoughts on them below!

**Post contains affiliate links. All thoughts and opinions are always my own. Especially when it comes to deodorant!