Can you recommend a good natural deodorant?

Question

I want to try a deodorant that doesn't have aluminum. I've tried Tom's of Maine Unscented Long-Lasting Deodorant, but it irritated my skin. If you can recommend a natural deodorant, what are the ingredients that make it effective?

Thanks in advance for all the answers.

Answer 1

Try Avalon Organics. They make all natural organic deodorant. That's what I use, and it works great. And it has no aluminum or chemicals. They have Lavender, Lemon, Peppermint, Rosemary, and Wild Yam scents.

Answer 2

Since you don't seem to need an anti-perspirant why not just try baking soda! For starters you've most likely got some around the house anyway. If not, a tiny box from the grocer is usually under 50 cents and is enough for months and months. You just dust a little under your arms to use it (duh) and it makes your underarms too alkaline for smelly bacteria to grow (it's not sweat that stinks, it's the bugs that eat it). I've never had baking soda damage clothing like 'real' deodorants and anti-perspirants do either. If you stuff a whole vanilla bean into the box the powder picks up that scent and transfers it to you. A drop or two of essential oil mixed into the powder works just as well. As a bonus that same scented baking soda can be used as a flavored toothpaste! Vanilla is quite commonly used to mask odors also! Any vanilla extract that uses an alcohol base works as a deodorant. The alcohol kills the smelly bacteria and obviously leaves you with a hint of vanilla aroma. Dilute the vanilla extract and you've got mouthwash (another bonus tip). The rock salt crystals that so many folks are recommending do work, but a cheaper way to do the same thing is to put some regular table salt on a damp washcloth (salt also kills the smelly bacteria). If you don't like the 'scratchiness' of table salt you can use a water softener pellet since those are just a big lump of salt! No matter which route you go, just keep in mind that it takes a few days for these methods to really kick in.

Answer 3

What about the deodorant at bath and body works? I've heard it's really good.

Answer 4

This is what I use:

Kiss my Face obsessively natural Active Enzyme Deodorant

Kiss my Face is a great brand with a whole line of really good products - and the active enzymes work great.

Peace!

Answer 5

Try Rexona a 24 hour Protection, it helps prevent underarm wetness and odour all day long, Rexona cool white, it won't let you down.

Answer 6

Try using lemon juice for a while............. I know it sounds funny, but I no longer use a deodorant cause of it. I guess it killed the odor.

Answer 7

try an organic market or store, i have one by my house and they sell anything you can think that's organic or natural, including deodorant.

Answer 8

I use Tom's of Maine, Calendula type. I've never had any problems with it myself.

Answer 9

Have you ever tried the salt crystal? It comes in a roll on also.

Answer 10

yes
wash up twice a day
stay clean
good luck