On the hunt for a new deodorant brand? Maybe it's time to ditch the deodorants with chemicals and switch to a natural deodorant brand. This list of the best natural deodorant brands made in USA includes deodorant brands that you can trust. We found non toxic deodorants for men, women, tweens and teens in all types of scents (and even unscented). Deodorant sticks, sprays, creams, and roll ons- we have your pits covered no matter what you prefer!
Best Natural Deodorant Brands
I recently overhauled my entire collection of beauty and personal care products. In the past, I used Secret or Degree as my antiperspirant and would use Kiss My Face deodorant, if I knew I wasn't going to be doing any serious sweating. I had never considered that there were better alternatives. After using the Think Dirty app to find out how “dirty” my deodorants were, I knew I had to make a switch. That's when I started to look into more natural deodorant options. (Also check out our list of safe sunscreen brands you can trust.)
Non Toxic Ingredients
My previous antiperspirant had aluminum zirconium tetracholorohydrox and talc. These ingredients are linked to organ toxicity and are a possible ovarian cancer carcinogen, respectively. I decided to try deodorants with non-toxic, natural ingredients and I'll never go back to commercial brands again.
Natural deodorant brands on our list include ingredients like baking soda, charcoal, arrowroot powder or clay to block odor and absorb sweat. Some of the natural deodorant brands include probiotics to prevent the growth of odor causing bacteria. There are so many options.
Deodorant vs. Antiperspirant
What is the difference between a deodorant and an antiperspirant? Deodorants are formulated to prevent arm pit odor, but not to eliminate sweat. Antiperspirants contain ingredients that block sweat pores to eliminate sweat. Aluminum is the main sweat blocking ingredient.
There are no natural antiperspirants because aluminum is not a natural ingredient. Some natural deodorants do contain ingredients like baking soda, arrowroot, clay, or charcoal that can absorb sweat.
I sweat, like, a lot, so I was curious to know how well these options would work. Let me tell you that they really work in terms of keeping me smelling good, and minimizing sweat during daily activity. Since deodorants aren't made to stop you from sweating, you'll still sweat, but not too much. For me, the change in how much I sweat wasn't any different than what I saw while I was using an antiperspirant. In fact, I think these natural deodorants work better than the Secret and Degree that I was used to using, so the switch to one of the best natural deodorant options was an obvious one.
All of these deodorant options work better than any antiperspirants or other deodorants I have tried before. Know that you will sweat some, but you won't smell! Furthermore, I haven't found any of these options to stain my clothes, even when I'm wearing black.
Agent Nateur
Agent Nateur is a luxury natural beauty brand that carries a line of aluminum free deodorants. The Agent Natuer holi (stick) No3 deodorant is Agent Nateur's flagship product. This deodorant is unsex and smells A-MAZING. N3’s nourishing oil, butter, and beeswax formula is infused with aromatic lavandin and soothing eucalyptus to prevent odor and leave the skin feeling hydrated, soft and fresh. Other all natural Agent Nateur deodorants include holi(Rose)N4, holi(stick) sensitive, and (aime) probiotic.
All Agent Nateur products are organic or wild-crafted, non-GMO, cruelty-free, and Ecocert certified, They are handcrafted in Los Angeles, California.
All Good
All Good is a women owned, B Certified Corporation natural ingredients skincare brand headquartered in Morro Bay, California right up the road from the farm where they grow many of their ingredients. All Good aluminum free and petroleum free deodorants come in 6 varieties, which include an Unscented deodorant for those who are sensitive to essential oil scents.
Jill's Review: Tea Tree & Basil Deodorant for men & women uses naturally occurring enzymes and essential oils to fight odor-causing bacteria. Arrowroot powder absorbs moisture and dries underarms, while aloe vera and our homegrown calendula soothe sensitive skin. This is deodorant is baking soda free, vegan, GMO free and gluten free, and made with organic ingredients. I love the Tea Tree & Basil for a refreshing, fresh, and non-floral scent.
Bubble & Bee
Bubble & Bee skincare products are processed in a certified organic facility in the Utah Rocky Mountains. Bubble & Bee has the largest selection of deodorants than any of the other deodorant brands on our list. They have deodorant creams, sticks, and sprays. There are unisex scents, and floral scents. They have versions with baking soda, and even some without baking soda.
Jill's Review: The Lemon & Clove & Patchouli Pit Putty is my favorite. I found myself staying dry throughout most of my day with Pit Putty. I love that you can really smell the scent throughout the day.
Chagrin Valley Soap & Salve
Chagrin Valley Soap & Salve is a family owned and family operated skin care company located in Solon, Ohio. They manufacture USDA organic deodorant sticks and creams. They have clay cream deodorant for those with baking soda sensitivity. There are 5 refreshing and clean unisex deodorant scents to choose from. The stick deodorant comes in a paper tube.
Jill's Review: Chagrin Valley Soap Coconut Cream Mint Mist Deodorant goes on the most smoothly of any I tried and it is great for sensitive skin too. Some natural deodorants irritate my skin, but this one never has. It absorbs quickly and lasts all day. Silky organic cornstarch soothes skin and absorbs perspiration, while baking soda raises the pH making the underarm less friendly to odor causing bacteria. The coconut mint scent is delicate, yet refreshing too.
Crystal
Crystal has been a leader in natural deodorant brands for 35 years. Crystal mineral enriched deodorants are made with clean ingredients that are always free of aluminum, parabens, silicones, phthalates, and artificial fragrances and colors. Deodorant varieties include roll ons, sticks and sprays. There are scents for men, women, and unisex.
Shop Crystal deodorants at Target and at Amazon.
Jill's Review: I love the Crystal Mineral Spray Unscented it because it's scent-free, leaves no residue on your clothing, and lasts all day long. It drys quickly and doesn't feel sticky or oily.
- Shop the Crystal deodorant Amazon store.
Dr. Squatch
Dr. Squatch is a men's personal care brand that offers natural products with manly scents. Dr. Squatch products are 98-100% natural in origin per the ISO standard. Natural ingredients and natural fragrances are used in their deodorants. All Dr. Squatch deodorants are aluminum free. Ingredients include charcoal powder to block odor, probiotics help to prevent the growth of odor-causing bacteria, and arrowroot powder to absorb moisture.
Tracey's Review: Dr. Squatch is the deodorant that my teenage son and husband have been using for over a year. My husband likes it because it has a perfect score on the Yuka app (a phone app that allows you to scan food and beauty products to see how they affect your health), and for the manly scents.
- Shop the Dr Squatch Amazon store.
- Shop Dr. Squatch at Walmart.
Freedom
Freedom natural deodorant for women is cruelty free, aluminum free, and chemical free. It is available in stick and spray. There is even an eco friendly paper tube option. Visit the Freedom Amazon shop.
Good For You Girls
Good For You Girls aluminum free deodorant is formulated with tweens and teens in mind. Its quick-drying roll-on keeps you fresh without aluminum or any other harmful chemicals. It won't burn even clean-shaven underarms because it does not contain any alcohol. It contains beneficial botanicals that are soothing and gentle to the skin including aloe, witch hazel, and organic essential oils and extracts. Vegan, petrochemical, baking soda, and gluten-free, you can trust Good for You Girls American made in USA deodorant.
Shop Good For You Girls deodorant at Amazon.
Tracey's Review: When my tween daughter was ready for deodorant, Good For You Girls was the brand I purchased for her. I was looking for a non-aluminum, sulfate free, natural brand. She loved the scent and it didn't itch or irritate her sensitive skin. It is the perfect first deodorant for young girls.
Green Tidings
Green Tidings natural tube deodorant (and the tubes too) are manufactured in a solar powered Southern California facility. The tubes are BPA free and are recyclable. Green Tidings All Natural Deodorant is: Non-toxic, Vegan, Gluten-free, Corn-free, Soy-free, Paraben-free, SLS-free, Aluminum-free, Propylene-glycol free, Fragrance-Free, Petroleum and Petrolatum-free, Pthalate-free, Paraffin-free, Mineral Oil-free, no artificial colors, No Silicone Oil, No Menthol, Phenol, or Salicylic Acid, Certified Cruelty-free by Leaping Bunny, & made in a solar powered facility. Green Tidings deodorant is available in unscented and unisex and feminine scents.
Shop the Green Tidings Amazon store.
Jill's Review: I was pleasantly surprised at how much I loved Green Tidings All Natural Deodorant. It works really well – I don't smell myself during the day, even after taking an intense 50-minute cycling class. It also keeps my skin hydrated without irritation. I love the lavender scent because it's not overpowering, but is noticeable when you move your arms.
Honestly pHresh
Honestly pHresh non toxic deodorant for men and women is available in stick and spray. This non-toxic, natural deodorant is baking soda free, cruelty-free, and made with fair trade ingredients in California. Available for men, women, and unisex. The spray is pre and probiotic which means it works in harmony with your natural flora to keep the pH levels of your skin balanced and in check. This encourages the growth of healthy bacteria while eliminating the unwanted bacteria. The prebiotic stick deodorants are also available in a paper twist tube.
Korina
Korina natural deodorants are aluminum free, corn free and 100% natural. Korina stick deodorant comes in 5 varieties (including a charcoal and unscented) in scents for men, women, and unisex.
Jill's Review: Korina Citrus & Eucalyptus Natural Deodorant offers a refreshing citrus forward scent that is great for sensitive skin. While it has baking soda in it, which can tend to irritate some skin, I found it to be both hydrating and effective.
MJ Esthetics
MJ Esthetics' CBD deodorant is nourishing with its high antioxidant and anti-inflammatory content. This deodorant has many special benefits. It improves how the pits look and feel by reducing hyperpigmentation and irritation. Furthermore, it fights odor with its botanicals. It's made with organic, fair trade, and GMO-free ingredients for your sake and the earth's! I love how it goes on smooth, smells great, and lasts long!
PĀPR
PĀPR offers a zero-waste, American-made deodorant that really works! I'm a huge fan of PĀPR for its plastic-free packaging, soft, subtle, and intoxicating scents, and for its stinky & sweat coverage. PĀPR deodorants are officially vegan & cruelty free certified by PETA.
Visit the PĀPR Amazon shop.
Jill's Review: My favorite scent is From Dusk Til Dawn. It seems like freshly cut lemongrass with a hint of mildly spicy Italian Bergamot citrus fruit. It's no surprise that it's one of the brand's unisex bestsellers. It's also vegan and cruelty-free.
PiperWai
PiperWai is a great option for those who sweat a lot. The main ingredient, activated charcoal, can absorb 1000x its weight in moisture, keeping you dry while other ingredients create a pH balanced environment that keeps you smelling fresh. Natural ingredients like organic coconut oil, shea butter, and pure vitamin E soothe even the most sensitive skin. The stain-free formula rubs in clear and won’t discolor your clothes. PiperWai deodorants are vegan and cruelty free.
Shop the PipeWai Amazon store.
Jill's Review: This deodorant is one of my favorites. I love it for its light scent, moisturizing formula, and the fact that it really works!
Pit Liquor
Pit Liquor is the first deodorant to use the powerful, bacteria-killing properties of overproof whiskey and vodka. With aromas solely crafted from ingredients like lavender and cloves steeped in their raw form, this deodorant offers confidence of lasting odor protection with no lingering booze smell. The brand is vegan and eco-friendly. Pit Liquor deodorant comes in roll on and spray. The scents are primarily geared for men.
Play Pits
Play Pits offers chemical free deodorant for the whole family. Play Pits is founded by mom Chantel Powel who created her own kid-friendly deodorant when she couldn't find one that was toxin free. Play Pits deodorants are free of aluminum, parabens, synthetic fragrances, and other harsh chemicals. There are natural deodorant options in scents that kids and adults will love. Baking soda free deodorants are available too.
Play Pits is featured in our list of Black Owned American Made Products.
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Primally Pure
Primally Pure deodorant is part of a skincare line made by a grass fed, little farm operation in Temecula, California. Supporting Primally Pure, means you're supporting Primally Pasture's business. The deodorant's ingredients include organic tallow from the farm's grass-fed cows, along with organic extra virgin coconut oil, organic arrowroot powder, aluminum-free baking soda, organic beeswax, and organic essential oils. There are scents that both men and women would love.
Jill's Review: I used the lavender scented one; it smells amazing and works well. I always love the smell of lavender, and this deodorant is exceptionally lovely smelling. This stuff really keeps you dry too.
Rustic MAKA
Rustic MAKA natural stick deodorants come in a variety of scents. This plant and mineral deodorant brand is baking soda free and glides on smooth. The have prebiotic options too. Rustic MAKA is a proud, cruelty-free certified company.
Shop the Rustic MAKA Amazon store.
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Bubble & Bee is truly amazing! The Pit Primer product actually keeps odor away. I’m a heavy underarm sweater and have tried almost all deodorant brands including the ones that swear they work like Lume. The B&B Pit Primer followed by some Pit Putty, is perfect! ❤️ thanks for including this lovely company in your list!
My husband and I started using Wellow last year. We both find it extremely effective, and it is housed in cardboard containers which are compostable.: bewellow.com
Great source of information! I am allergic to most deodorants so this is very helpful 🙂
I think I will start with Korina:)
I love Bubble & Bee Organic’s Pit Putty in Orange Vanilla.
Zak deodorant seems to no longer be an active business. I ordered from them over a month ago and have gotten no reply to numerous emails. Just a heads up for anyone thinking of ordering from them. Hopefully no one else loses money through them.
I like a few of the deodorants on here, but the best one yet isn’t even mentioned in this list. American Providence is the first deodorant that has actually helped me after 15 years of being in menopause and trying everything, even men’s deodorants. You don’t have to use very much of the American Providence stuff, and it works sooooo well. If it can work for me, it can work for anyone. It’s also made in the U.S. I believe it’s made in Wisconsin. Saw it talked about on the Today Show, then read an article about it. One of the fastest growing companies in America because of the effectiveness of their products. The company was started by a science teacher or something.
I was the lead production supervisor for Schmidts, here in Portland. That was until Jaime Schmidt sold to UNILEVER, closed down our warehouse, putting 50 out of work and moving the business to Canada. This was back in 2017.
I’ve used Native deodorant for several years now. As far as I know it is still made in USA and effective with the stink. I like it a lot, but I might try something different to help with the sweating.
Good to know! Natural deodorant won’t help with sweating. You’d have to find an anti-perspirant for that and those generally have chemicals in them.
Do any of the natural products use recyclable/compostable packaging instead of plastic?
Hi Mary, yes the Chagrin Valley Coconut Cream Deodorant is plastic-free and Organic Essence https://www.organic-essence.com/product/deodorant-natural/ uses compostable packaging. I love their products!!!
Also Try “Pit Perfect” from Sixth Street Soapery. Current scents include:
Sweet Orange Tea Tree
Lavender Patchouli Tea Tree
Lavender Clary Sage
All are a natural aluminum-free paste. Made with Organic Coconut Oil, Shea Butter, Arrowroot Powder, Cocoa Butter, Beeswax, Baking Soda, Essential Oils.
https://sixth-street-soapery.myshopify.com/collections/body/products/pit-perfect
I think the only one I’ve ever heard of is Crystal. I like that there’s so many different options and that they’re are safe/natural deodorants.
Thanks for all of this useful info I would of never switched deodorants before reading this but now that I know what’s in it i’m seriously thinking about it
Hi Heather. Hope you see my comment above about American Providence deodorant.I do like a few of the deodorants on here but none that work as well as AP. Don’t use that much. Don’t need it. Thought it seemed awfully pricey till I learned that and cut way back, and it still works. One will last a long time. I gave my husband, brother in law and brother a package of it for Christmas. Good luck!
https://silver-botanicals.com/products/silver-shield-deodorant.html
Vegan. Aluminium-free. Petro-chemical free. True colloidal nanosilver. 100% pure essential oils. Provides all-day protection against odor (YES).
Refillable applicators. BPA-free bottles (#5 & #4 plastics).
I have to admit this is one of those little, every day purchases that you sometimes don’t think about being made in the USA or otherwise. It’s nice to know that some are!
I have tried a few and still want to try some more to see which works best for me. Thank for the information!
This is great. I have had a few of them.
This is a wonderful list! I’ve quit wearing the chemical laden deodorants and anti perspirants and am always on the lookout for a good organic product. Love that you have so many here for me in one collection!
Ehomi on Instagram. I’d like to try the crystal brand since it seems like it has the most protection and I sweat a lot. They all sound awesome.
Sage is actually used by the San tribe in Africa as a traditional form of deodorant! So it’s cool one of the brands incorporates that in their product.
I have heard of some of these brands. I always try to buy natural deodorants and it is good to find some other brands to try.
I’d love the Nourish Organic Stick deodorant or the Primally Pure deodorant! Instagram name is annestull … Thank you for the opportunity!
Greenbubbleshome, an Etsy shop, creates very effective deodorants in many scents as well as unscented. I wasted a LOT of money trying natural deodorants before I finally found this shop a few years ago. This deodorant works so well, and I was even able to find a talc-free baby powder scent which is my favorite! My husband also likes this deodorant, and it works far better for both of us than conventional, toxic deodorant.
And I forgot to mention this deodorant is made in Nebraska by a woman, Jen, who not only provides incredible customer service but also creates dozens of other truly safe products such as her incredible laundry powder.
I’d like to try the primally pure or fig & yarrow! They sound great! I’m gsgisi on Instagram as well 🙂
Fig & yarrow underarm lotion would be my top #want! @bebemonk on Instagram 🙂
Great stuff! I cannot wait to give some of these a try!
It is ironic how careful people are today about being healthy, watching what we eat, etc. But little attention is placed on the fact that chemicals are injested through our personal care items. Thank you for suggesting natural deodorant options that work as well as the big brands.
thank you so much for this! i have used Crystal for several years, and i love it – i’ve tried the spray, roll on, and “rock” forms, and all the different scents, and they are all great. unfortunately, this past year for some reason it stopped working for me. i have no idea why, and i realize there must be some underlying health issue (i have a lot of those!), but in the mean time, i’ve been using a “regular” deodorant. your review makes me feel a lot better about spending the money to try something new.
You’ll surely find a great alternative from this list. I think a lot of it has to do with preference on ingredients (vegan, organic, paleo) and the scent. All of these options work well!