We’ve found 9 natural deodorants that *actually* work
If you want to go aluminum-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.
2024's Top 3 Natural Deodorants
- Woohoo Body Deodorant & Anti-Chafe Stick Wild Extra Strength, $17.95, Healthylife
- Real Purity Roll-On Deodorant, $28.81, iHerb
- Mukti Organics Botanique Deodorant, $32, Adore Beauty
Why do I smell using natural deodorant?
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.
Emma Allcock began her career in the world of fashion and beauty in 2015, interning for various PR fashion houses. Naturally her love for style soon extended to beauty, and Emma landed firmly in the beauty and wellness world thanks to an internship-turned-role at local Australian fragrance brand Maison Blanche. One thing that remained consistent whether unpacking accessories or creating social content? Her commitment to an always-perfect manicure. Luckily, she’s since turned her talents to helping her readers achieve the same, writing about all things beauty and wellness. Emma is now a Content Producer for BEAUTYcrew, with her words and recommendations also appearing across Girlfriend and beautyheaven. Emma loves the process of diving deep into the world of testing (and writing) about everything from haircare to fragrance. When she’s not slathering her skin in something new, she’s going for an early morning stroll to catch a stunning sunrise (coffee in hand, of course), because life’s all about that wellness balance after all.
