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We’ve tested and reviewed dozens of deodorant products to find the best natural deodorants that actually work.
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Some have wonAllureBest of Beauty Awardsboth clean and non-clean categoriesand Readers' Choice Awards.
(Keep in mind: Baking soda is only one potential cause of irritation.
The more likely culprit is fragrance, which this particular formula has.)
It has gentle ingredients like hyaluronic acid, aloe, saccharomyces ferment, seaweed extract, and kelp extract.
What itdoesn’thave is aluminum, a common irritant.
Besides odor, excess moisture is also on the no list.
They alsolower the pHin those regions so less odor-causing bacteria can take up residence in the first place.
The cooling rollerball applicator is especially soothing for hot summer days and workouts.
Behind each scent is a blend of superfruit elderberry extract andcoconut oilto keep skin conditioned and odor at bay.
Potato starch does some heavy lifting absorbing moisture, so your pits feel drier as the day goes by.
Vitamin E, which soothes irritated pits post-shave.
The buttery formula swipes on without blocking pores or leaving any residue, including stickiness or white cast).
Thespray formulamakes reapplication a breeze and doesn’t leave streaks on your clothes.
White residue, who?
But that’s not the only reason it earned itself a 2023 Best of Beauty Award.
The quick-drying formula goes on smoothly and doesnt feel wet or slimy, as you might imagine.
Additionally, niacinamide strengthens the skin barrier and chamomile extract soothes sensitive areas.
Thanks to coconut oil and castor oil, your pits stay soft and moisturized.
In short, there is no official definition.
How does natural deodorant differ from antiperspirant?
In layman’s terms, aluminum physically plugs/blocks the ducts that cause sweat.
Natural deodorants, by comparison, do not block those ducts.
What are some concerns associated with natural deodorants?
(It’s more likely that cancer develops in this area because there’s justmore tissue there.)
What does EWG-verified mean?
We review ingredients, scrutinize brand claims, and, when necessary, examine peer-reviewed scientific and medical studies.
To learn more information on our reporting and testing processes, read our completereviews process and methodology page.
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A beauty product is a personal purchase.
Can we honestly deem a high-end diffuser worthy of your hard-earned cash if its never been tested on curls?
More body-care favorites to explore:
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