The best non-irritating, baking soda-free natural deodorants for sensitive skin
The natural deodorant market isn’t what it used to be. Only a few short years ago, the mere thought of giving up our tried-and-true tubes of antiperspirant was enough to send us into a nervous sweat. Fast forward to today, and more and more people are opting to put down the aluminum-loaded options and reach for natural deodorants instead. The result? An impressive variety of really, really good aluminum-free deodorants and natural deodorants for sensitive skin.
No longer reserved for farmer’s markets, some of the chicest deodorant brands happen to be natural ones. Just look at Instagram-famous brands like Megababe and Native, whose cute packaging appears on our feeds regularly. However, as popular as aluminum-free deodorant is, the truth is that finding the right one for you is a process of trial and error. And sadly, one of the main sweat-absorbing ingredients in many natural deodorants, baking soda, can be a major irritant, causing redness, swelling, and burning—and is therefore a no-go for those with sensitive skin.
Enter: baking-soda free options, which plenty of brands have started offering. Below, we’ve rounded up the best of the best natural deodorants for sensitive skin. Your pits will thank you.
1No Pong All Natural Anti-Odourant
It may not be the world’s stylish packaging, but this tiny aluminum tin (which, btw, is super convenient for throwing in your purse) houses one of the most effective natural deodorants on the market.
2Schmidt’s Sensitive Skin Formula Natural Deodorant
This mega-popular brand has an entire line of baking soda-free options, in a wide range of scents, too.
3Native Sensitive Deodorant
Choose from six different scents of this minimalist Instagram-famous deodorant. (You can even build travel sample packs to try out multiple scents.)
4Agent Nateur Holi(Stick) Sensitive
This natural deodorant is a bit pricier but it’ll last all day. With notes of neroli, patchouli and cedarwood, the description reads more like a fine fragrance than your typical deodorant.
5Meow Meow Tweet Baking Soda-Free Deodorant Cream
Cute name, cute packaging, effective deodorant, and a commitment to using the least amount of plastic possible? (Everything is either hand-wrapped in PCW paper or housed in glass containers.) This small batch company is worth checking out.
6Megababe Rosy Pits
The waiting lists on this chic natural deodorant speak for themselves, really.
7Soapwalla Sensitive Skin Citrus Deodorant Cream
An OG of popular natural deodorants, this pick will leave your pits totally dry and never irritated.
