8 Natural Deodorants That Actually Make You Smell Good
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Every summer, natural deodorant users hear the PSAs from their mainstream-deodorant-using counterparts: please, stop using natural deodorant—you stink. We hear you. Natural deodorants have a bad reputation for not being the best at covering B.O. As far as the effects of aluminum, we’ll let you baddies do your own detective work and draw your conclusions. But we do believe in choosing brands that promote a more sustainable disposal process and many of the formulations below are conscious of limiting potential allergens, pollutants, and adhere to overall susty benchmarks. So to help sustainable baddies stay unstinky, we’ve compiled a list of effective, sustainable natural deodorants you can rely on. Many of these recommendations come from our Sustainable Baddie community and our staff, so they're tried and true!
We also received a few messages from baddies sharing eulogies for their favorite (discontinued) deodorants, which is relatable, as my favorite natural deodorant by Type A was discontinued in 2022. I'm now on the hunt for a new favorite, so stay tuned for an update!
1. Hello Deodorant with Shea Butter
Staff Tested | PCR Materials | Vegan
Carla, our editor and partnerships coordinator, recommends the Hello Deodorant for anyone with sensitive skin. Hello’s Deodorant with Shea Butter offers 24-hour odor protection with gender-neutral fragrances. It’s free from aluminum, baking soda, parabens, sulfates, and dyes. Packaged in 100% recyclable materials, Hello is vegan, cruelty free, and Leaping Bunny certified (they’re committed to ending animal testing!).
2. HiBAR Plastic Free Deodorant
Staff Tested | Plastic-Free & Recyclable
Staff writer Zibby loves their HiBAR plastic-free deodorant. HiBAR’s all-natural, aluminum-free, paraben-free deodorant is formulated with ingredients like sunflower wax, shea butter, rice bran, and lime seed oil to ensure all-day protection while keeping your skin nourished. Packaged in a 100% recyclable cardboard container, HiBAR deodorant is a susty choice that helps eliminate plastic waste.
3. Ursa Major Hoppin’ Deodorant
Pact Partner
Ursa Major's award-winning natural deodorant eliminates underarm odor, absorbs moisture, and soothes the skin with hops, eucalyptus, and probiotic enzymes. Free from aluminum and baking soda, it embodies the brand's commitment to effortless, nature-infused skincare, using clean ingredients and packaging that can be recycled at Credo through Pact.
Community Rec | Plastic-Free | Vegan | Woman-Owned
Ethique's solid natural deodorant stick uses an aluminum-free formula combining bamboo powder, zinc oxide, and magnesium hydroxide to absorb moisture and prevent odors. Founded in 2012 by Brianne West, Ethique began with a mission to reduce plastic waste and now offers plastic-free, solid products.
SB community review: “In the scent rustic! It lasts my 8+ mile runs and I don’t end up stinky! Lil crumbly tho.”
5. Meow Meow Tweet Deodorant Stick
Community Rec | Queer-Owned | Plastic-Free
This ethically made deodorant from Meow Meow Tweet uses bamboo powder, zinc oxide, and magnesium hydroxide to absorb moisture and control odor, all while being free from aluminum, palm oil, and synthetic fragrances. Packaged in compostable tubes, Meow Meow Tweet emphasizes sustainability, ethical production, waste reduction, and supports BIPOC and queer communities by redistributing funds to grassroots organizations.
SB community review: “It really works and the packaging is cute and plastic-free”
6. Salt & Stone
Community Rec | Upcycled Ocean Plastic Packaging
Founded in Los Angeles by ex-snowboarder Nima Jalali, Salt & Stone uses natural ingredients to make effective, sustainable skincare products. Their aluminum-free deodorant offers 48-hour protection without alcohol, parabens, or phthalates and is infused with probiotics, spirulina, hyaluronic acid, and antioxidants to help balance the skin’s microbiome, soothes irritation, and maintain hydration.
SB community review: “Black rose & oud, lasts-ish.”
7. Clean Age
Community Rec | Woman-owned | Recyclable packaging
Clean Age creates natural deodorants and other personal care products for a new generation of susty teens. Combining clean formulas with fresh, inclusive scents, Clean Age makes effective, sustainable options that cater to both teens and their parents, making daily self-care a fun and sustainable ritual.
SB community reivew: “It works all day and smells amazing and is super natural.”
8. Nécessaire The Deodorant Gel
Hypoallergenic | Pact Recyclable
Nécessaire's deodorant gel is a quick-drying 5% AHA and niacinamide formula that combats odor, treats hyperpigmentation, and minimizes bumps. Free from aluminum, baking soda, parabens, and synthetic fragrances, this hypoallergenic and dermatologist-tested deodorant is recyclable through Credo’s Pact partnership.
What’s your favorite effective natural deodorant?