Top 17 Aluminum-Free Deodorants [Say Goodbye To Stinky Pits]

This article may contain affiliate links. We may receive a commission for purchases made through these links. Privacy Policy.

This article may contain affiliate links. We may receive a commission for purchases made through these links. Privacy Policy.

Looking for aluminum-free deodorant? You won’t need to look long or hard. Deodorants are naturally aluminum-free, so if you only use deodorant, you’re in the clear.

What you do need to watch out for, on the other hand, is aluminum in your antiperspirant or antiperspirant-deodorant blend.

Not sure which you use? Take a look at the stick, gel or spray in your bathroom medicine cabinet or vanity. It will be clearly labeled as a deodorant, an antiperspirant or both. (Though, if you find that you get pretty sweaty no matter how much deodorant/antiperspirant you use, you can probably make a pretty solid guess that you have a deodorant only, not an antiperspirant.)

What exactly is so bad about aluminum in your antiperspirant? For some users, nothing really. Your under-arm skin only absorbs about 0.01% of the applied aluminum if you don’t shave your underarms. But when you do shave your underarms, that number jumps up to 0.06%, which can lead to an earlier age of disease onset in breast cancer patients.

Beyond this, even if you don’t shave or aren’t worried about breast cancer, many antiperspirant and deodorant wearers find that they’d just rather use products that are as natural and chemical-free as possible (after all, aluminum is used in antiperspirant because it effectively plugs up your under-arm sweat glands, which is a little disconcerting).

If you find yourself in this camp, here are 17 aluminum-free antiperspirants and deodorants to try.

1. Ursa Major Hoppin’ Fresh Deodorant

The Ursa Major Hoppin’ Fresh Deodorant is entirely natural. It glides on with texture and feels very similar to that of a traditional deodorant-antiperspirant.

While the all-natural ingredients don’t keep you from sweating entirely, they do help absorb your sweat. Ingredients include mint, eucalyptus, rosemary, clay, baking soda and enzymes, resulting in a minty-fresh, unisex scent.

The only downside? The price. At $18, this aluminum-free odor-fighting option is pretty expensive.

2. Tom’s of Maine Long Lasting Natural Deodorant

Everyone knows Tom’s of Maine. This brand has been catering to those who like to live au natural for years, with all kinds of products, ranging from toothpaste to, yes, deodorant.

This option is a crowd favorite, thanks to its overall effectiveness. The botanicals, sage and lemongrass combine for a pleasant scent suitable for any wearer, even those with sensitive skin.

3. Dove 0% Aluminum Deodorant

If you want an aluminum-free deodorant that’s budget-friendly and easy to find, no trips to the specialty health food store required; you may want to go with Dove’s 0% Aluminum Deodorant.

In terms of user experience and results, it’s pretty close to the “real” thing. It rolls on clear, for no more white stains, and has a smooth, creamy consistency that you won’t find with just any all-natural deodorant.

Reviewers say it can stand up to some of their toughest workouts.

Related: The Beginner’s Guide to Essential Oils

4. Freedom Deodorant

When it comes to Freedom Deodorant, you’ll be paying a premium price, but you’ll also be getting a premium product. Choose from a range of lush scents — lavender citrus, amber, bergamot mint, frankincense peach and more.

Every option is paraben-free, aluminum-free and made in the United States. Ingredients include coconut oil, beeswax and real fruit.

Related: The 23 Best Skincare Subscription Boxes for Men and Women [For All Skin Types]

5. Kosas Chemistry AHA Serum Deodorant

Make your deodorant and antiperspirant pull double duty. This deodorant from Kosas Chemistry not only keeps you smelling fresh, but it also offers a range of benefits. The special blend of ingredients exfoliates your underarms, lowers your underarm pH, brightens underarm skin and even prevents ingrown hairs.

The gel deodorant comes in a squeeze bottle with a roll-on applicator for $15 per bottle.

6. Jack Black Pit CTRL Aluminum-Free Deodorant 

No, not that Jack Black. Instead, this deodorant comes from the popular grooming brand.

The Jack Black deodorant is not only aluminum-free but vegan as well. Ingredients include baking soda and cornstarch, which may cause allergic reactions for some users, but for those that have no problems, they report a stellar experience when it comes to reducing smelly pits.

The gel-based deodorant is $19.

7. Oars + Alps Natural Deodorant

This award-winning deodorant from Oars + Alps is designed for men (though that certainly shouldn’t stop the ladies from using it as well) and works a bit differently from some of the other natural deodorants you’ll find on the market.

The deodorant works in stages, intended to enhance your experience over time. The more you use it, the better it works, until it eventually reduces your overall odor and sweat entirely.

As soon as you use the deodorant, it eliminates whatever natural odor you’ve got going on. Then, over the course of a few weeks, it increases the amount that you sweat, to basically reset the bacterial ecosystem that lives in your armpits. Think of it like an armpit detox.

After that’s over, about four weeks into the process, you’ll notice that you sweat and stink less overall, even without the deodorant.

8. Megababe Rosy Pits Daily Deodorant 

If you can’t tolerate baking soda in your pits (whether it leaves you with a rash or an itch), then you may find it difficult to pick a satisfactory aluminum-free deodorant. This option from Megababe is generally considered one of the best no-baking soda natural deodorants on the market.

Megababe’s Daily Deodorant contains no aluminum or parabens and features a rosy scent that’s similar to what you may find with a traditional deodorant. The formula is drier and not as greasy as some others, and the $14 tube lasts a while.

9. Crystal Body Deodorant Stick

This mineral salt Crystal deodorant stick is also a godsend for those who are allergic to many of the more common natural deodorant ingredients. The aluminum-free, paraben-free deodorant lasts for 24 hours with one use and is completely unscented — another great feature if you’re sensitive to floral or botanical scents.

The deodorant stick lasts a long while and is cheap, too, at under $10. It doesn’t stain and isn’t greasy, either. You just have to wet the mineral stick before use, roll and you’re good to go for the upcoming day.

10. Type: A Aluminum-Free Deodorant

For just $10, Type: A’s aluminum-free deodorant comes in some upscale packaging and in an array of luxurious scents, like ocean mint, fresh rain, bergamot and modern spice.

All of the ingredients are non-toxic, and the deodorant is sweat-activated.

‍

11. Nubian Heritage African Black Soap 24-Hour Deodorant

Even when a deodorant says it’s “clear” or “streak-free,” it can still leave behind a residue that shows up plainly on darker skin. So, when you’re looking for a deodorant that doesn’t do this and is still aluminum-free, your job is even harder than if you were just shopping for an all-natural deodorant.

Nubian Heritage’s African Black Sopa 24-Hour Deodorant is made with palm ash, tamarind extract, plantain peel, aloe vera, shea butter, and vitamin E, but absolutely no aluminum. The smooth formula glides on easily and begins working immediately, no touch-ups required throughout the day.

The best part? It’s less than $10.

12. Farmacy Freshen Up All-Natural Deodorant Stick

Made with moringa and papaya, Farmacy’s Freshen Up all-natural deodorant rolls on smooth, with a squeaky-clean, minty-fresh smell that lasts all day. The unisex formula comes in a small tube for $15 per tube.

Not only is the formula aluminum-free, it’s also vegan and cruelty-free, for a purchase you can feel good about.

Related: Our 11 Favorite Luxury Beauty Products From Amazon[For Men And Women]

13. Brothers Artisan Oil Magnesium Deodorant

‍

Another all-natural deodorant that steers clear of the baking soda, Brothers Artisan Oil Magnesium Deodorant uses magnesium to kill odor-causing bacteria. While you may find that you have to reapply this all-natural deodorant throughout the day (not an uncommon fact of life when you move away from aluminum-filled antiperspirants), it does a pretty good job of keeping you stench-free while at your sweatiest.

Choose from a range of scents for $18 a tube.

‍

14. Native Coconut & Vanilla Deodorant

If you really want to avoid any all-natural deodorants that require frequent reapplications, you may want to try this option from Native.

While it doesn’t have that smooth of a consistency, at least not when you’re used to old-fashioned antiperspirants, it does last a very long time, for ultimate stench-protection. The scent itself is nice, too, for a tropical twist whereas, the large majority of all-natural deodorants stick with herb or botanical aromas.

A 2.65-ounce stick is $12.

15. Humble All-Natural Deodorant 

Humble claims that it makes the “most” all-natural deodorant, as its deodorant is made with the fewest ingredients: coconut oil, corn starch, beeswax, baking soda and essential oils. Choose from scents such as mountain lavender, bergamot and ginger, palo santo and frankincense and Moroccan rose.

Humble’s deodorant is also on the budget-friendly side, at $10 for a 2.5-ounce stick.

Related: 13 Sunburn Remedies To Save Summer Skin

16. Kopari Coconut Oil Deodorant

Is there anything that coconut oil can’t do? Kopari’s coconut oil deodorant is sulfate-free and aluminum-free and made without any GMOs. Heavy sweaters tout the deodorant for its uncanny ability to keep moisture away.

The deodorant rolls on smooth and comes in a 2-ounce stick for $14. You’ll want to keep it handy, though, as reapplications are necessary throughout the day.

17. Violets are Blue Baking Soda-Free Magnesium Deodorant 

Another baking soda-free, aluminum-free, magnesium-powder deodorant, this option from Violets are Blue is possibly the priciest on this list (at $25 per stick), but many users new to the world of all-natural deodorant find it very easy to switch to.

It dries quickly, blocks odors and keeps you dry for an extended amount of time. In addition to not including baking soda, it also doesn’t contain many of the other all-natural ingredients that can sometimes be irritating to users, such as essential oils and arrowroot.

But Do Aluminum-Free Deodorants Work?

Aluminum-free antiperspirants and deodorants don’t, unfortunately, keep you from sweating entirely. However, what they do instead is promote the growth of “good” bacteria in your armpits and reduce the growth of “bad” bacteria in your armpits, resulting in a lack of, or lessened, smell even when you do sweat.

If your overall goal is to avoid sweating all together… Well, then, your best bet for an all-natural alternative to aluminum-packed antiperspirants is just to stand in the shade. But if you don’t mind the occasional sweat so long as you stay smelling fresh, then these all-natural deodorants are worth a try.

Things to Consider When Shopping for Aluminum-Free Deodorants and Antiperspirants

There are a few factors you’ll want to consider when shopping for and trying aluminum-free deodorants and antiperspirants.

Ingredients

While these options obviously leave out the aluminum, they do incorporate other ingredients that you may or may not prefer. Popular ingredients include baking soda, arrowroot, tapioca starch, cornstarch, alcohol and charcoal. As safe as they may be, these ingredients might cause irritation or allergic reactions for some users. Other users may just find them ineffective.

Effectiveness

Speaking of, effectiveness is probably going to be your top consideration when shopping for aluminum-free deodorants and antiperspirants. After all, if your choice doesn’t work, you’re left all stinky and sweaty. Keep in mind that you may have to try several brands in order to find the most effective all-natural deodorant for you.

Everyone’s body odor reacts differently to different products. What works for your sister or friend might not work for you! The best natural deodorant is always the one that works for your body.

Price

As is the case with many all-natural products, you’ll find that many aluminum-free deodorants and antiperspirants come with a higher price tag.

Convenience

Many all-natural and aluminum-free deodorants do require reapplications throughout the day. You can’t simply glide on one application in the morning and then expect to stay fresh all through the next 24 hours, in most cases.

If not having to reapply is a big deal to you, then you’ll want to take extra care when it comes to picking your all-natural deodorant, so that you find one that will last as long as you need it to.

You might also be interested in: Why You Should Adopt a 10-Step Skincare Routine Today

The 17 Best Aluminum-Free Deodorants:

1. Ursa Major Hoppin’ Fresh Deodorant
2. Tom’s of Maine Long Lasting Natural Deodorant
3. Dove 0% Aluminum Deodorant
4. Freedom Deodorant
5. Kosas Chemistry AHA Serum Deodorant
6. Jack Black Pit CTRL Aluminum-Free Deodorant 
7. Oars + Alps Natural Deodorant
8. Megababe Rosy Pits Daily Deodorant 
9. Crystal Body Deodorant Stick
10. Type: A Aluminum-Free Deodorant
11. Nubian Heritage African Black Soap 24-Hour Deodorant
12. Farmacy Freshen Up All-Natural Deodorant Stick
13. Brothers Artisan Oil Magnesium Deodorant
14. Native Coconut & Vanilla Deodorant
15. Humble All-Natural Deodorant 
16. Kopari Coconut Oil Deodorant
17. Violets are Blue Baking Soda-Free Magnesium Deodorant