5 Natural Deodorants That Actually Work

No, it's not April Fool's Day.

Good natural deodorants are hard to come by, but - thankfully for everyone around us - they do exist.

While what exactly counts as ‘natural’ is much disputed in the beauty biz, the general consensus seems to be ‘free-from aluminium chloride’ - a chemical compound still making headlines for possibly increasing the risk of breast cancer.

But even if these claims are eventually debunked, there could be a good reason to make the switch if you’ve got sensitive skin.

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Dr Alexis Granite, consultant dermatologist at London’s Cadogan Clinic, told The Huffington Post UK aluminium salts can easily irritate armpits - causing dermatitis or folliculitis - and recommends trying a more ‘natural’ alternative if you’ve got sensitive or eczema-prone skin.

Aluminium salts work by temporarily blocking the sweat glands (hence the term anti-perspirant), so making the switch can take a bit of getting used to - ’Get The Glow’ author Madeline Shaw told HuffPost there’s always a tricky “transitional period” at first.

Luckily, sweating doesn’t have to mean bad-smelling armpits - find the right bacteria-reducing ingredients and it’s like nothing ever happened under there. Read on below for our top 5 picks:

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Best For... The Gym
Malin and Goetz
Malin+Goetz Eucalyptus Deodorant, £18 from malinandgoetz.co.uk

Pricey? Yes. But this award-winning deodorant really does banish bad smells.

The antibacterial and anti-inflammatory eucalyptus does the job even in the hardest of spin classes.
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Best For... Smelling Sweet
Salt Of The Earth
Salt Of The Earth Pure Aura Scented Spray, £5.99 from crystalspring.co.uk

Praised by everyone from top beauty editors, to Madeline Shaw, Salt Of The Earth's spray deodorants work and work well.

This one includes a fusion of over 15 natural botanical extracts and oils, and smells far better than any chemical concoction.
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Best For... Post-Shower
Pitrok
Pitrok Crystal Natural Deodorant Stick, £6.59 from boots.com

The most 'natural' deodorant you can get - made entirely from mineral salts that stop bacteria reproducing.

There's just one downside - the crystal needs to be wet, or applied to wet underarms, making it slightly tricky to use on the go, but the perfect addition to your bathroom cabinet.
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Best For... Staying Dry
Lush
Lush The Greeench, £6.95 from lush.com

With nothing but five-star reviews, this talc-based deodorant powder is one of the most popular around.

Thanks to the talc, it actually stops you sweating. Odour-fighting lycopodium and tea tree oil add a second string to its bow.
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Best For... On-The-Go Application
True Organic Of Sweden
True Organic Of Sweden Undercover Agent, £10 from trueorganicofsweden.co.uk

This convenient roll-on deodorant is ideal for popping in your bag. The non-sticky formula and subtle fresh scent are ideal for reapplying mid-day.
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