Taking the plunge into an all-natural beauty routine is super simple these days, but the final frontier for many is natural deodorants. Nobody wants to take the risk of being *that* person stinking up the office with their BO, but rest assured that natural deodorants have come a long way since their sub-par formulas of yesteryear. Because deodorants that don’t actually work are the pits (get it?) we’ve rounded up the top 10 natural deodorants that won’t leave you smelly.
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Sukin Natural Deodorant
Suitable for all skin types, Sukin Natural deodorant is aluminium and paraben-free, helping eliminate the bacteria that results in odour. Formulated with essential oils of tangerine, mandarin, lavender and vanilla extract, it emits a fresh and clean fragrance that isn’t overpowering.
Read reviews for Sukin Natural Deodorant here
A’kin Geranium & Cedarwood Natural Deodorant
Free from triclosan, aluminium and zinc, the A’kin Geranium & Cedarwood Natural Deodorant is odour-neutralising. With a blend of geranium, cedarwood and patchouli oil, all selected for their deodorising properties, this natural deodorant will leave skin feeling comfortable and refreshed.
Read reviews for A’kin Geranium & Cedarwood Natural Deodorant here
Dermal Therapy™ Crystal Deodorant
Crystallised alum, the hero ingredient of this product, gives the skin an invisible protective barrier that prevents odour-causing bacteria, while still allowing your skin to breathe. Being 100% natural, hypo-allergenic, alcohol and aluminium free, the Dermal Therapy™ Crystal Deodorant is perfect for sensitive skin types.
Read reviews for Dermal Therapy™ Crystal Deodorant here
Weleda Citrus Deodorant
Certified organic and free from synthetic ingredients, the Weleda Citrus Deodorant supports the body’s natural detoxification process by neutralising the bacteria that causes odour. This citrus fragranced deodorant has a refreshing scent made will essential oils, coming in a glass bottle that is 100% recyclable.
Read reviews for Weleda Citrus Deodorant here
sebamed Deodorant Spray Blossom
Formulated with a 5.5 pH balance, which is the same as healthy skin, the sebamed Deodorant Spray Blossom prevents body odour without getting in the way of the sweat glands natural process. The formula is free from metal derivatives, preservatives, colour additives and other harmful chemicals.
Read reviews for sebamed Deodorant Spray Blossom here
Nu Skin® Epoch® Deodorant with Citrisomes
Nu Skin® Epoch® Deodorant with Citrisomes is potent enough to keep body odour at bay, without leaving any white marks behind. The grapefruit seed extract scent of this deodorant is fresh without being overpowering. The deodorant contains chamomile extract for its skin-soothing properties, which works to soften the skin of the underarms.
Read reviews for Nu Skin® Epoch® Deodorant with Citrisomes here
QV Naked Deodorant Roll On
Built using sensitive skin-friendly Biosorb™ crystals, QV’s Naked Deodorant eliminates body odour by targeting the cells responsible for producing bacteria.
“Normal supermarket sprays and roll ons give me a terrible rash and itchy skin, I’ve found this product and haven’t had either irritations since.” – ClaireEllen
$7.49 at Chemist Warehouse
NS Deo Fresh
A gentle yet effective alternative to chemical-based deodorants, the NS Deo Fresh contains active ingredients like witch hazel and rosemary, offering all-day freshness and the prevention of perspiration odour.
“It’s cost-effective too, which most natural alternatives aren’t!! It’s got a subtle, pleasant scent. I would purchase this again!” – AP1992
$7.49 at Plunketts.com.au
Andalou Lavender Thyme Botanical Deodorant
Effectively neutralise odour with Andalou’s Lavender Thyme Botanitcal Deodorant. Formulated with super antioxidants, arrowroot and skin-soothing plant oils, this vegan-friendly alternative offers protection for all skin types.
“It smells absolutely amazing, the Lavender is very calming and relaxing.” – BeccaDuncan21
$12.49 at Chemist Warehouse
Natio Spirit Tea Tree + Lime Deodorant
Formulated with native Australian ingredients to combat undesirable body odours, the Natio Spirit Tea Tree + Lime Deodorant offers a zesty and refreshing scent that’s powerful enough to see you through the day.
$14.37 at Kogan.com
Bar deodorant? Would be interesting to try
I’ve tried the Sukin one, but I’d like to know what no pong is like
I recently purchased no pong and I love it! The lemon myrtle scent is divine!
Great to know, ive only heard good things
Time to find A'kin products at my local stores. I want to see it for myself first.
I'm currently using Natio's Aluminium Free Roll-On Deodorant and I love the scent. It's fine for day-to-day wear but not enough for a workout or on hot summer days.
I haven't liked many of the natural deoderants but this one sounds worth trying
A'kin smells amazing and works. The NS Original is also good, but not I'm sold on the scent. It has another version that I will try. Like to try the Natio and Crystal.
Both Sukin and Akin are great!
Good advise, will check them out.
God! Want NuSkin one! Just because of packaging….ok formula sounds good too.
Actually the Andalou one looks interesting too – I love Andalou products – they've always impressed me the one's I've tried and I didn't know they made a good deodorant.
I don't use a deodorant every single day but I do shampoo every single day! Now that Weleda one looks appealing – what gorgeous packaging!
I’ve never tried a natural deodorant. I’m not overly sweaty. I’m using Dove at the moment and I’m quite happy with it. It works well for me.
The Dermal Therapy is good, but I'd like to give A'kin, Sukin or QV a try to compare.
I would love to try the Andalou one. I've recently been using some of their products and really liked them.
Have always used Rexona Deodorant black/white protection haven't tried the natural deodorants not sure if I would.
Even with use it doesn't always work, especially on a Hot Summer Days usually have to spray it on a couple of times a day.
Yess to Akin!! Smells amazing! They have a new variant, a lime (?) scent which I'm very keen to try!!!
Would like to try the QV one .
Good to use natural deodorant
As long as they dont contain baking soda im good. Baking soda makes my arms pits super sore and red.
I don’t use one, I don’t really need to.
Very informative article. Never knew so many choices available in natural deodorants in the market.
I've tried the A'kin one and I didn't like the scent, I don't think it did much for me deodorising wise.
Id really like to try the Andalou deodorant. I have some Andalou skincare and I quite like it.
This is a must
Natural deodorants really didn’t work for me! But if i had to choose my favourite is Sebamed !
Will take your advice and try them. Thanks
Not something I have thought about. Some good brands though to try in the future
Wouldn’t mind trying the Sebamed deodorant!
I use a mix of vanilla infused cornflour and bicarb on colder days when I’m less inclined to perspire!
I used homemade mix too, with bicarb. So powerful and works, just messy when wearing black
Never tried homemade, too much trouble. I just buy it. Easier
I’m using Dermal Therapy at the moment. Not too sure what to think. It works, no fragrance. I tend to prefer a fragrance.
Had no idea Andalou makes them too!
Do these actually work?
My husband and I have both have a Crystal Deodorant and have been using them for the past 30 years, it has never failed us. We purchased a Crystal Deodorant for my son when he was 14 but it did not work for him.
I’ve tried 3 of the above deodorants, Sukin, QV and Dermal. All of them are ok for me in the cooler months, Sukin I liked the most. Unfortunately none of them work that well for me in the hotter months, but I do tend to sweat more then. No Pong is the best one that works for me in the summer months. One of the beauties on here has her own blog and road tested quite a lot of natural deodorants, some of these were tested. Well worth a read, I think her blog is Kats Colourings.
I have tried the Sukin natural deodorant. Unfortunately, was not a fan.
Lots to choose from. Good idea to use a natural deodorant.
Yes we are so lucky lots to choose from with everything in life.
I’ve been wanting to try natural deodorants for a little while now. I was going to try MooGoo’s ‘Fresh Cream’ deoderant, but I like the sound of many on this list too such as the Sukin, A’kin, Natio and Weleda options!
I love MyAura. I’ve only used it in winter, but I’m interested in how it will perform in Summer.