Good Buy: The Five Best Natural Deodorants
When it comes to herbal natural products that smell so unbelievably calming, Aēsop does it best. Made without alcohol or aluminum, this deodorant contains a blend of essential oils, Zinc Ricinoleate, and Wasabi extract — ingredients that help reduce odor without harming our underarm skin. If you don't feel comfortable with the milky texture of this roll-on, there is also a spray version available.
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Dr. Hauschka is a popular brand among estheticians and dermatologists, so you can bet its products are suited even for the most sensitive skin. The Rose Deodorant roll-on is anti-perspirant free, which means that no chemicals are present to interfere with our natural sweating process. Be sure to reapply the deodorant throughout the day to keep the gentle rose odor lasting.
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Agent Nateur Holi(Stick) N. 3 has made Hollywood's A-listers like Emma Watson, Olivia Wilde, Kourtney Kardashian, switch over to using natural deodorant. Ingredients like honey, lavender, and eucalyptus, are sourced mostly from Europe, to avoid the loose cosmetic regulations in the US. The suppliers come from the South of France, Switzerland, and even Japan. Give your armpits the treatment they deserve.
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NY-based apothecary Malin + Goetz knows what New Yorkers need: A long-lasting deodorant. Natural ingredients are often gentle, so they tend to fade away quite quickly. Fear not, the Eucalyptus Deodorant by Malin + Goetz is formulated with ingredients that will last 24 hours and is made free from aluminum and alcohol. The neutral odor also makes it perfect to use for both men and women.
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Soapwalla's Deodorant Cream came from the Brooklyn kitchen of a woman who was diagnosed with lupus. Founder Rachel Winard formulated an all-natural, vegan deodorant for her extremely sensitive skin, by using tea tree oils, vegetable powders, clay, lavender, and peppermint. The product comes in a small, round packaging and applied by hand.
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