If the mere idea of swapping your reliable antiperspirant for a natural alternative gets you sweating, you’re not alone. It’s a common misconception that natural = not as effective. But we’re happy to report that’s not the case.
These days, thanks to brands like Megababe and Schmidt’s, there is no denying the power of a natural option. The only difference is that these alternatives are generally deodorants, not to be confused with antiperspirants.
So, what’s the difference? Well, while antiperspirants work to block your sweat glands using active aluminium-based ingredients to actually stop you from perspiring, deodorants typically soak up the bacteria which causes odour and keep you smelling fresh.
The thing with antiperspirants is that the aluminium aspect is pretty controversial, with some studies suggesting that it’s not so good for us. While we can’t say for sure, these days, we’re generally #teamnatural.
Here are the natural deodorants that the marie claire team can’t live without.
![deoderant](https://www.marieclaire.com.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/media/110784/pac-landscape-2023-04-06t151113191.jpg)
Noosa Basics Deoderants Roll On, $15.50 at Healthylife
![deoderant](https://www.marieclaire.com.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/media/113123/oversize-jumper-1.png)
Real Purity Roll-On Deodorant, $28.54 at iHerb
![La Vanille Deodorant](https://www.marieclaire.com.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/media/74152/la-vanille.jpg)
LaVanila Deodorant In Vanilla & Coconut, $25; Adore Beauty
![Kosas deodorant](https://www.marieclaire.com.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/media/74148/kosas.jpg)
Kosas Chemistry AHA Serum Deodorant, $24; Mecca
![Kopari Deodorant](https://www.marieclaire.com.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/media/74144/kopari.jpg)
Kopari Coconut Oil Deodorant, $24; Sephora
![Aesop](https://www.marieclaire.com.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2018/10/screen-shot-2018-10-09-at-35747-pm.png)
Aesop Herbal Deodorant Roll-On, $35; Aesop
![Asuvi](https://www.marieclaire.com.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/media/74143/asuvi.jpg)
Asuvi The Refillable Deodorant in Palm Grove, #40; Nourished Life
![No POng](https://www.marieclaire.com.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/media/74146/spell-gypsy-png.png)
No Pong Original B.O Buster, $5.99; No Pong
![Kind-Ly Deodorant](https://www.marieclaire.com.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/media/74147/kindly-deodorant.jpg)
Kind-ly Cypress & Sandalwood Deodorant, $18.95; Kind-ly
![Drunk elephant deodorant](https://www.marieclaire.com.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/media/74149/dr-deodorant.jpg)
Drunk Elephant Sweet Pitti Deodorant Cream, $26; Mecca
![Megababe](https://www.marieclaire.com.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2020/09/megababe.jpg)
Megababy Rosy Pits Daily Deodorant, $19.50 AUD Approx; Mega Babe Beauty
![Malin + Goetz deodorant](https://www.marieclaire.com.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/media/74150/malin-goetz.jpg)
Malin + Goetz Bergamot Deodorant, $35; Mecca
![Andalou Deodorant](https://www.marieclaire.com.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/media/74154/deodorant-andalou.jpg)
Andalou Naturals Botanical Deodorant in Lavender and Thyme, $14.99; Priceline