Sustainable beauty: natural and clean deodorant
In our search for the finest natural care products, deodorant is high on the list. Which natural and clean deodorants are A-OK? It was a stinking job, but someone had to do it. Time and time again we bought a natural deodorant and it turned out not to work. But the sea. Because we searched and we found. And now we all can clean and enjoy life smelling nice.
Fan of natural and clean care products? These are the nicest and nicest that we know.
First things first: Why do we actually want to be natural? It has been claimed for years that the ingredients in deodorant can cause increased sweating, hormone disruptions and even (breast) cancer. There is about the latter scientific (among others by KWF) it has been shown that there is no connection between deodorant and becoming ill. But if there is so much nice clean deodorant, why use chemicals, right?
Second honesty It's that natural deodorant sometimes doesn't work as well as chemical deodorants. For years, we tried natural deodorants and found that you smelled a bit more. But over time, natural deodorants also improved, and that's no longer the case. The deodorants below make it easy to switch to milder ones.
Under your arms, on your upper lip, or on your back. AKT London has a deodorant balm you can apply anywhere you sweat easily. This nourishing balm transforms into an invisible powder layer that neutralizes odors and absorbs perspiration. Housed in a stylish tube, it's stain-resistant and available in five fragrances.
De SC.05 With mild scents of amber, violet, lemon, and tonka bean, it smells sweet and powerful at the same time. Tip: buy it now! the Assistant plus, a golden “key” that makes the tube even more beautiful on your bathroom furniture.
Deodorant balm, you'd almost think it's trendy. Dutch brand Loïs Lee also has a great deodorant balm. This 100% natural deodorant balm works with your skin flora instead of blocking sweat. Many regular deodorants contain alcohol, which stings and irritates the skin. The deodorant balm nourishes and supports your skin's balance. And that feels—and smells—much better. The deodorant balm is aluminum-free, and by applying it, deodorant balm, also supports your lymphatic system. The sage scent is mild and fresh.
Lois Lee has the clear philosophy “no more junk” and makes natural care products for adults and teenagers full of natural, effective ingredients.
The 99,97% natural deodorant that works really well and – we find it important – does not leave yellow stains in your clothes. Hooray! To My Ships To My Ships is a fast-drying deodorant available in two scents: Of the Gods and Stand Up Bravely. It's a water-based deodorant without heavy grease, aluminum, or baking soda (which often cause stains). To My Ships also offers a refill system to promote recycling.
To My Ships – Of the Gods roll-on €42
To My Ships – Stand Up Bravely spray-on €42
The latest in deodorant land is aluminum-freeWhy do we want that again? Aluminum-free deodorant neutralizes odor instead of blocking sweat, which is more suitable for a more "natural" or skin-friendly skincare routine. Aluminum in deodorant is also a major cause of yellow stains on your nice white T-shirt, and we don't like that anyway. The cool (mens) brand Blind barber has a deodorant stick with a fresh lemongrass scent. YummyThe shea butter used makes your armpits wonderfully soft, but it can leave light, washable stains. Stubborn stains are often caused by aluminum or baking soda, which are not included in this product.
Blind barber deodorant stick €25
The deodorant sticks from Loveli are 100% junk-free and 100% natural. Brand founder Linda, due to a family wake-up call, wanted to stop using deodorant with aluminum. Unable to find it, she set out to develop a well-functioning deodorant that actually works. And she succeeded. Loveli deodorants are based on coconut oil, baking soda (stain-sensitive), and zinc oxide, and neutralize sweat odors as soon as sweat reaches your skin. The sticks are available in various scents for him and her. €8
The bathroom cabinet needs something too. Corpus Naturals makes 100% natural deodorant that works and comes in a stylish package. There's a deodorant stick and spray, and they come in seven different scents. The scents are to die for (don't do it, though). For example, No. Green Deodorant with bergamot, pink lemon, orange blossom and cardamom (stick €28). Or the Cedar Flora with scents of cedarwood, white musk, jasmine and guaiac wood. Or Third Rose Scented with rose, Italian mandarin, violet, and cedar root (spray €28). These deodorants are aluminum-free and baking soda-free. Thanks to their water and alcohol base and the absence of heavy oils, they are less likely to stain clothing.
