9 Best Natural Deodorants For Women (2024)
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Our editors have researched and tested the best natural and aluminum-free deodorants for outdoor fun, sweaty workouts, and everyday wear.
Switching to natural deodorant is a good idea in theory, but for those of us who work up a regular sweat, finding a deo that keeps us feeling (and smelling) fresh is no small feat. Even still, conventional deodorants can be sneaky with their synthetic chemicals like parabens and aluminum compounds, which can disrupt hormones and even lead to reproductive issues and certain cancers. While the aluminum in antiperspirants can work powerfully to reduce odor by blocking sweat ducts, this can lead to potential irritation, infection, and sensitive underarms. No thanks!
By making the switch to an alternative and effective natural deodorant, your body can naturally shed toxins, maintain a stable temperature, and stay cool and clean for up to 24 hours, even when active. Using safe ingredients like baking soda, coconut oil, and essential oils, the below brands give us options when it comes to efficacy and safety.
Our criteria:
Our editors have tested, researched, and scoured thousands of customer reviews to determine the very best organic and nontoxic deodorants. We’ve tested them for you — so you don’t have to worry about whether they actually work. Scout’s honor, they do!
- NATURAL/ORGANIC | These deodorants are made with clean, natural, and organic ingredients that are safe and nourishing for your skin.
- EFFICACY | We’ve tested and researched these brands to ensure their formulas are effective and will support your body’s needs with consistent use.
- AFFORDABILITY | Natural beauty can be expensive! We’ve included brands that are easy on the wallet so we can all benefit from incorporating a little more clean beauty into our routines.
Top off your routine with a spritz or two of one of the best all-natural perfumes. 🌸
1. Kinfield
Natural Ingredients | Arrowroot extract, fruit enzymes, sunflower wax, jojoba oil, flower & fruit oils
Natural Scents | Lemon verbena, yuzu & ylang ylang
Price | $24 for 2.8 oz
The Baseline deodorant from Kinfield is your go-to for staying fresh all day with its pH-balancing fruit enzymes that neutralize odors without harsh ingredients. It’s gentle enough for sensitive skin and glides on clear, so you won’t need to worry about stains or residue. Plus, it’s refillable, making it eco-friendly while keeping you smelling great with refreshing notes of lemon verbena, yuzu, and ylang ylang.
Customer Review | “I love this deodorant so much I bought refills. It is silky smooth, no bad ingredients and yummy light smell. I am not yet ready for my refill but wanted it on hand for when I am!” – Ann L. (Read all reviews.)
2. by Humankind
Natural Ingredients | Candelilla wax, jojoba seed oil , tapioca starch, arrowroot powder
Natural Scents | Eucalyptus, Lavender Citrus, Coconut, Rosemary Mint
Price | Starting at $12 for 1.6 oz
Using ingredients derived only from plants and minerals (like arrowroot powder and jojoba oil), by Humankind says its deodorant is so natural, you could eat it! It’s also scientifically proven to eliminate odor-causing bacteria 40 percent faster than its natural competitors. The durable, travel-friendly container is refillable so you only have to buy it once — and you get to pick your own color. Each time you refill thereafter, you eliminate 1.49 oz of single-use plastic from your routine. If you opt for a subscription-based delivery, you’ll save money, too!
3. Meow Meow Tweet
Natural Ingredients | Organic coconut oil, arrowroot powder, organic cacao seed butter, organic shea butter
Natural Scents | Vanilla Bean, Lavender Bergamot, Grapefruit, Rose Geranium, Cedar Spruce, Eucalyptus Lemon, Tea Tree, Unscented
Price | $14 for 1.8 oz
Meow Meow Tweet is a small-batch skincare company creating vegan and cruelty-free products out of New York, including a range of deodorants, soaps, and body and baby care products. Ideal for those with sensitive skin, the deodorant cream uses organic plant oils and shea butter to moisturize and soothe underarm skin. Plus, it offers baking soda-free selections and formulas with tea tree oil, too.
Customer Review | “I’ve been using this deodorant for a few years now. I tried it originally because of the cardboard packaging (no plastic!), but I have continued using it because it really works. The lavender fragrance is subtle but nice. Also, the customer service is outstanding, and these days that is worth a lot.” – Nancy M. (Read all reviews.)
4. Schmidt’s
Natural Ingredients | Coconut oil, arrowroot powder, shea butter, baking soda, candelilla wax
Natural Scents | Fresh Cucumber, Bergamot & Lime, Lavender & Sage, Rose & Vanilla, Charcoal & Magnesium, Fresh Fir & Spice, Clean Coconut, Cactus Flower & Pear, Fresh Rain & Birch, Grapefruit & Apricot, Vanilla & Oat Milk
Price | $10 for 2.65 oz
Born out of Jamie Schmidt’s Portland home back in 2010, Schmidt’s is an award-winning company bringing self-care and home goods to the masses. The brand’s vision is to change the way you think about natural products with its innovative deodorant sticks and creams. The deodorants are always plant-based and their scents are a combination of essential oils or aromatic plants. We’re also big fans of its extensive sensitive skin formulas, including vanilla and oat milk.
Customer Review | “I’m so pleased with Schmidt’s Vanilla & Oatmeal deodorant. I’ve searched all over the place to find a natural and effective deodorant and this combination of ingredients is perfect for me. No harsh chemicals; no overwhelming scent! Love it!” – Anonymous (Read all reviews.)
5. Ursa Major
Natural Ingredients | Hops, aloe, eucalyptus, saccharomyces ferment, silica, tapioca starch, diatomaceous earth
Natural Scents | Peppermint, eucalyptus & rosemary
Price | $13 for 1.65 oz
Ursa Major’s award-winning deodorant keeps you fresh all day with its aluminum and baking soda-free formula that eliminates odor and absorbs moisture. Named the ‘Hoppin’ Fresh Deodorant’ (for good reason!) it’s packed with natural ingredients like hops, eucalyptus, and probiotic enzymes, helping to neutralize smelly bacteria while soothing your skin. Plus, its crisp, cool scent of peppermint, eucalyptus, and rosemary will leave you feeling tingly and refreshed. Non-staining, vegan, and cruelty-free, it’s the perfect daily deo to keep you fresh without the funk!
Customer Review | “I love this deodorant formula. Glides on easy and has a cooling effect with a light refreshing scent. Then the scent eventually fades but it’s still working! Love this!” – Sandy I. (Read all reviews.)
6. CORPUS
Natural Ingredients | Saccharomyces ferment, diatomaceous earth, tapioca starch, essential oils & isolates
Natural Scents | Nº Green, Third Rose, Santalum, Cedar Flora, California, Neroli
Price | $26 for 2.6 oz
CORPUS’ best-selling natural deodorant stick uses an advanced water-based gel formula with plant extracts and enzymes to eradicate body odor. Nº Green, its signature scent, is a refreshing mix of citrus and spice, offering a complex yet invigorating aroma. Free from aluminum, synthetic fragrances, and baking soda, it’s gentle on sensitive skin, glides on clear, and leaves no residue. Plus, the eco-friendly packaging is recyclable, making it a great choice for both you and the planet!
Customer Review | “This deo smells amazing! I tried ALL of the natural options on the market, and this is the only one that worked for me. The packaging is also beautiful and feels like a luxury item. What’s not to love!?” – Heather S. (Read all reviews.)
7. Salt & Stone
Natural Ingredients | Probiotics, spirulina, hyaluronic acid, antioxidants, coconut oil
Natural Scents | Santal & Vetiver, Bergamot & Hinoki, Black Rose & Oud, Neroli & Basil
Price | $20 for 2.6 oz
Salt & Stone‘s natural deodorant blends energizing and soothing scents like warm sandalwood, crisp bergamot, and refreshing orange blossom for an invigorating experience every time you swipe. Beyond it’s aroma, this deo is packed with skin-loving ingredients like probiotics to keep your underarms balanced, and spirulina to calm and protect your skin. Plus, hyaluronic acid makes sure your skin stays hydrated while antioxidants keep it feeling fresh and soothed. With no harsh chemicals and a collection of dreamy scents, it’s the perfect pick for staying fresh all day long!
Customer Review | “Absolutely love this deodorant, the smells are incredible and last so well. Love the mini pack for travel sizes as well. Completely hooked my sister and all my friends on this as well now!” – Andrea T. (Read all reviews.)
8. Bite
Natural Ingredients | Fractionated coconut oil, tapioca starch, castor seed oil, shea butter
Natural Scents | Neroli, Rose Vert, Santal, Fragrance-Free
Price | $44 for 2.1 oz plus two additional refills
Bite’s chic, refillable deodorant set is not only stylish but also sustainable! Delivered every four months, you’ll get two long-lasting refills that are clinically proven to keep you fresh, absorb sweat, and be gentle on sensitive skin. With sleek, eco-friendly packaging made from metal — and clean, science-backed ingredients like zinc and shea butter — it’s as good for the planet as it is for your pits.
Customer Review | “Great, not overpowering scent. Beautiful refillable container. Would recommend this product even before thinking about environmental benefits – and those are great.” – Branden B. (Read all reviews.)
9. Primally Pure
Natural Ingredients | Coconut oil, grass-fed tallow, beeswax, blue tansy essential oil
Natural Scents | Blue tansy & geranium
Price | $16 for 1.7 oz
Say bye-bye to aluminum-filled deodorants and hello to Primally Pure’s Blue Tansy Deodorant for good. This unique formula includes grass-fed tallow, coconut oil, and blue tansy essential oil to eliminate odor, soothe irritation and detox your armpits. Perfect for sensitive skin, this award-winning deodorant will keep you smelling great with a gentle floral aroma. Plus, it’s sustainably sourced and handcrafted in sunny California!
Customer Review | “I have tried many natural deodorants but most still have ingredients I don’t love and I have to reapply throughout the day. I love this product and it works all throughout my nursing shift!” – Rebecca T. (Read all reviews.)
Featured image by Humankind
