We’ve found 7 natural deodorants that *actually* work
If you want to go aluminium-free, we recommend these
You don’t need to be a natural beauty convert to see the appeal of a natural deodorant. While the research is not conclusive, there have been some concerns raised over the use of aluminium in antiperspirant deodorants (find out why aluminium antiperspirants have such a bad rap - and what the experts have to say about them).
Or maybe you’re just not into the idea of antiperspirants blocking your body from doing something it’s naturally designed to do - i.e. sweat to regulate your body’s temperature. While natural deodorants work slightly differently - they absorb moisture and mask body odour rather than actually preventing your body from sweating like antiperspirants do - they are free from aluminium and, of course, there’s the fact that their formulas are all-natural and free from nasties.
The problem is, in the past natural deodorants have failed to impress. Their effectiveness was very hit or miss, and their smells often unpleasant and overpowering. But, if you’ve tried them before and vowed to never again, you may want to reconsider. Because natural deodorants have come a long way, and there are ones out there that work an absolute treat.
We happen to have found seven of them for you. These are the ones we consider to be some of the best natural deodorant options available here in Australia.
GOOD TO KNOW: It’s important to note that when you start using a natural deodorant, you need to give it a chance. For some people, their bodies go through an initial detox period to remove the toxin build-up caused by your antiperspirant, which can make your natural deodorant seem like it’s not working. After the detox period is over (up to two weeks), you’ll be able to reap the full rewards of your natural formula.
Chelsea is BEAUTYcrew’s Contributing Editor. She has a sweet spot for anything that claims to make skin glow and won’t leave the house without a slick of mascara. Chelsea has 10 years of experience as a beauty editor and her words can be found on BEAUTYcrew, Women’s Health, Daily Addict, The Joye and Primped.