OT: Best Natrual Deodorant

rhbrand · 12-25-18, 07:32 PM

I've been thinking of using a natural deodorant on my days I don't go to work but man, there are so many out there.

I got a stick of Scmitts in a FabFitFun box, and well, I don't like it. Feels awful when I'm trying to put it on. Its sticky and doesn't glide on.

So, give them to me. The best natural deodorants! I don't mind stuff with smells, esp vanilla and coconut. And if they are good at controlling wetness, all the better cause I sweat like racehorse running in July. Hence why I will probably stick with antiperspirant for work. I hate having sweat running down my sides.

cyana · 12-25-18, 08:16 PM

There's a lot of YMMV involved on this journey, IMHO.

I personally like Schmidt's and prefer the sensitive skin varieties. One tip - whether you're using the stick or the paste, hold it against your skin for at least 10 seconds before you start to swipe. It seems to glide much better for me after I do that. You may also want to poof a bit of arrowroot or some other non-irritating powder on afterward, especially in warmer weather. I made myself a batch of lavender dusting powder by putting some lavender essential oil into the arrowroot. I haven't tried the charcoal magnesium variety of Schmidt's yet and will be curious as to how it compares to the others. I've primarily used the Bergamot Lime and the Lavender Tips.

I purchased some tea tree deodorant made by a local lady and you'd never know if I had B.O. as you could smell the tea tree several minutes before you saw me coming around the corner.

That one is going to have to go into the trash, as I find the tea tree scent to be overwhelming.

The deodorants heavy on baking soda tend to be very irritating to my armpits after a couple of days.

Keep us posted on what products you use and your experience with them.

geojill · 12-25-18, 08:33 PM

I actually use witch hazel. I apply with a cotton round in the morning and I carry witch hazel wipe packets in my purse during warmer weather in case I need to freshen up mid-day. It doesn’t irritate my sensitive skin, it doesn’t leave marks on my clothes, and it works well for me.

Jennifer R · 12-25-18, 09:11 PM

I make this for my husband who has sensitive skin and incredibly, it works! I add a few drops of essential oil to make it smell nice. Additionally, I melt the coconut oil and whisk in the other ingredients (I use cornstarch). Then I line a muffin tin with paper liners and pour about 1/2 inch of the mixture into them. Refrigerate till solid then keep refrigerated if you live in a warm climate. It will melt above 75 degrees F, but he doesn't mind just grabbing the cake he's currently using out of the baggie in the door of the fridge. It beats itchy broken out armpits!

Coconut Oil Deodorant Ingredients

6 T coconut oil
1/4 cup (4 T) baking soda
1/4 cup (4 T) arrowroot or organic cornstarch
essential oils (optional)

Coconut Oil Deodorant Instructions

Mix baking soda and arrowroot together in a medium sized bowl.
Mash in coconut oil with a fork until well mixed.
Add oils if desired.
Store in small glass jar or old deodorant container for easy use.

blzgrl · 12-25-18, 09:18 PM

I’ve been using this:

https://www.barepits.com

JackieB · 12-25-18, 10:24 PM

I've tried a lot....without a lot of luck.

I'm loving this....just purchased last month:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

NotThatGirl · 12-25-18, 11:07 PM

I've tried almost every popular natural deo out there over the last several years and have only landed on one I like - Vapour's AER Deodorant. My underarms are very sensitive to the baking soda in most formulas and this is the only one that hasn't bothered me.

Something I love using with it is The Mother Dirt AO+ Mist. It can be used all over your body but if you want to be sure you stay fresh even through a heavy workout this is worth picking up. It works well and for me and the combination of this and the AER is perfection for me. Both last a long time too so I don't worry much about the price on either one.

LindaL · 12-25-18, 11:25 PM

Primal Pit Paste. It comes in jar and stick form. I use the unscented stick and it’s the only natural deodorant that doesn’t feel slimy to me and actually works. I live in south Florida and I don’t get B.O., even in the summer. You can find it at Whole Foods. I put about 10-15 swipes under each arm and the stick lasts me at least 3 months.

https://primalpitpaste.com/

ardnas · 12-25-18, 11:42 PM

Thai crystal stick - no scent, no residue, works very well after wash, inexpensive, one stick lasts years if you keep it dry after use.

yogapam · 12-26-18, 12:53 AM

I use this, it works well for me. I buy it at my local health food store.
https://www.amazon.com/Jason-Tea-Tre...eodorant+stick

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12-25-18, 07:32 PM
rhbrand Join Date: Nov 2001	OT: Best Natrual Deodorant I've been thinking of using a natural deodorant on my days I don't go to work but man, there are so many out there. I got a stick of Scmitts in a FabFitFun box, and well, I don't like it. Feels awful when I'm trying to put it on. Its sticky and doesn't glide on. So, give them to me. The best natural deodorants! I don't mind stuff with smells, esp vanilla and coconut. And if they are good at controlling wetness, all the better cause I sweat like racehorse running in July. Hence why I will probably stick with antiperspirant for work. I hate having sweat running down my sides. __________________ Check out my Blog Link in Profile on Home Page

12-25-18, 08:16 PM
cyana Join Date: Dec 2001	There's a lot of YMMV involved on this journey, IMHO. I personally like Schmidt's and prefer the sensitive skin varieties. One tip - whether you're using the stick or the paste, hold it against your skin for at least 10 seconds before you start to swipe. It seems to glide much better for me after I do that. You may also want to poof a bit of arrowroot or some other non-irritating powder on afterward, especially in warmer weather. I made myself a batch of lavender dusting powder by putting some lavender essential oil into the arrowroot. I haven't tried the charcoal magnesium variety of Schmidt's yet and will be curious as to how it compares to the others. I've primarily used the Bergamot Lime and the Lavender Tips. I purchased some tea tree deodorant made by a local lady and you'd never know if I had B.O. as you could smell the tea tree several minutes before you saw me coming around the corner. That one is going to have to go into the trash, as I find the tea tree scent to be overwhelming. The deodorants heavy on baking soda tend to be very irritating to my armpits after a couple of days. Keep us posted on what products you use and your experience with them. __________________ "People are unreasonable, illogical, and self-centered. Love them anyway." — Mother Teresa "I've decided to grow old disgracefully." - Twigs

12-25-18, 08:33 PM
geojill Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Colorado	I actually use witch hazel. I apply with a cotton round in the morning and I carry witch hazel wipe packets in my purse during warmer weather in case I need to freshen up mid-day. It doesn’t irritate my sensitive skin, it doesn’t leave marks on my clothes, and it works well for me. __________________ Jill "Don't follow your passion...Always take it with you." - Mike Rowe

12-25-18, 09:11 PM
Jennifer R VF Supporter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Sonoma County, CA	I make this for my husband who has sensitive skin and incredibly, it works! I add a few drops of essential oil to make it smell nice. Additionally, I melt the coconut oil and whisk in the other ingredients (I use cornstarch). Then I line a muffin tin with paper liners and pour about 1/2 inch of the mixture into them. Refrigerate till solid then keep refrigerated if you live in a warm climate. It will melt above 75 degrees F, but he doesn't mind just grabbing the cake he's currently using out of the baggie in the door of the fridge. It beats itchy broken out armpits! Coconut Oil Deodorant Ingredients 6 T coconut oil 1/4 cup (4 T) baking soda 1/4 cup (4 T) arrowroot or organic cornstarch essential oils (optional) Coconut Oil Deodorant Instructions Mix baking soda and arrowroot together in a medium sized bowl. Mash in coconut oil with a fork until well mixed. Add oils if desired. Store in small glass jar or old deodorant container for easy use. __________________ Jennifer R Dancin' in Paradise "I used to be disgusted, now I try to be amused"--Elvis Costello

12-25-18, 09:18 PM
blzgrl Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Tucson	I’ve been using this: https://www.barepits.com

12-25-18, 10:24 PM
JackieB VF Supporter Join Date: May 2005 Location: Minnesota	I've tried a lot....without a lot of luck. I'm loving this....just purchased last month: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 __________________ Jackie Certified Essentrics Instructor, Level 4---February 2017 Yoga Tune Up Roll Model Method Practitioner---December 2021 "Movement is a privilege. You don't have to exercise. You get to exercise. Visit a person whose mobility is severely limited, and you'll appreciate the distinction. Do what you can, count yourself lucky, heal yourself in the process." Essentrics Colorado

12-25-18, 11:07 PM
NotThatGirl Join Date: Feb 2010	I've tried almost every popular natural deo out there over the last several years and have only landed on one I like - Vapour's AER Deodorant. My underarms are very sensitive to the baking soda in most formulas and this is the only one that hasn't bothered me. Something I love using with it is The Mother Dirt AO+ Mist. It can be used all over your body but if you want to be sure you stay fresh even through a heavy workout this is worth picking up. It works well and for me and the combination of this and the AER is perfection for me. Both last a long time too so I don't worry much about the price on either one.

12-25-18, 11:25 PM
LindaL VF Supporter Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Florida	Primal Pit Paste. It comes in jar and stick form. I use the unscented stick and it’s the only natural deodorant that doesn’t feel slimy to me and actually works. I live in south Florida and I don’t get B.O., even in the summer. You can find it at Whole Foods. I put about 10-15 swipes under each arm and the stick lasts me at least 3 months. https://primalpitpaste.com/ __________________ Linda Disclosure: I was a Beachbody success story and part of a P90X infomercial.

12-25-18, 11:42 PM
ardnas Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Midwest	Thai crystal stick - no scent, no residue, works very well after wash, inexpensive, one stick lasts years if you keep it dry after use. __________________ Sandra

12-26-18, 12:53 AM
yogapam VF Supporter Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: West coast of Canada, eh. ;)	I use this, it works well for me. I buy it at my local health food store. https://www.amazon.com/Jason-Tea-Tre...eodorant+stick __________________ **~Pam~** Certified Level 4 Essentrics Instructor - March 2021 Hatha YTT - 2011 Your body keeps an accurate journal regardless of what you write down..... "Take care of your body. It's the only place you have to live." Jim Rohn "It’s not what we do once in a while that shapes our lives, but what we do consistently.” - Tony Robbins Check out my Instagram account, @fitness.ficti0n.inspirati0n