Ditch the Chemicals: Top Natural Deodorants to Shop for

Our sweaty ancestors knew a thing or two about sourcing fragrances from nature. They crafted concoctions from simple ingredients like rose, cardamom, cinnamon, and lily, and even experimented with unconventional ones like ostrich eggs and tortoiseshells. Fragrances were matched to personality types and had healing properties—jasmine to energise the gentle, rose for chest infections, and kewra flower to soothe an upset stomach. Fast forward to today, and deodorants are the modern extension of this age-old tradition. Natural deodorants don’t just mask odour; they work with your body to keep you fresh, are gentler on your skin, and ditch the harsh chemicals—making them a smarter, safer choice for everyday use.

Why Switch to Natural Deodorants?

Natural deodorants are kinder to your skin, safer for long-term use, and better for the planet. They let your body do its thing while keeping you smelling fresh—naturally. Once you make the switch, there’s really no going back. Unlike regular deodorants, natural formulas don’t stop you from sweating (because sweating is healthy), but they do stop the stink. Made with plant-based ingredients, essential oils, and skin-loving butters, these deodorants neutralise odour-causing bacteria without blocking pores or messing with your hormones. Win-win.

Blood Orange & Geranium Deodorant – Juicy Chemistry

This cult-favourite natural deodorant blends citrusy blood orange with calming geranium to keep odour at bay all day. Free from aluminium and synthetic fragrances, this organic deodrant is ideal for sensitive skin. The creamy texture absorbs quickly, leaving you fresh without any sticky residue.

Solid Perfume Deodorants – Bare Necessities

Coming in cutesy tin boxes, Sahar Mansoor’s Bare Necessities is one of India’s original zero-waste brands with thoughtfully crafted offerings. These solid perfume deodorants are made with arrowroot extract, cacao seed butter, coconut and apricot oils, vitamin E and essential oils. Available in Garden of Eden, Rock N’ Roll and Round The Clock, they are plant-based, plastic-free and travel-friendly. Magnesium oxide neutralises odour while arrowroot powder absorbs moisture, leaving you comfortably powder-fresh.

Natural Deodorants – Raw Beauty Wellness

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Jalandhar-based Sunayna Gupta’s Raw Beauty Wellness takes an honest, ingredient-first approach to beauty. Their deodorant range includes probiotic gel deodorants, balm deodorants with baking soda, and balms made with alum and clay, all crafted in small batches. Vegan and thoughtfully formulated using noni, bearberry, kaolin clay, coconut oil, alum and daisy, the range is gentle yet effective. The gel deodorants are especially popular for their ease of use and zero white cast.

Vanilla Deodorant Stick – The Bare Bar

The Bare Bar’s Vanilla Deodorant is a solid stick with a warm, comforting fragrance. Formulated with arrowroot powder to absorb moisture and shea and mango butters to nourish skin, it keeps odour in check without harsh chemicals. Vegan, cruelty-free and waterless, it’s gentle enough for everyday use. Its minimal, eco-friendly format makes it a great plastic-free pick. 

Tea Tree Deodorant – Rustic Art

Packed with antibacterial tea tree oil, this deodorant is a solid choice for those who sweat a little extra. Rustic Art’s formula is free from harsh chemicals and works well even during long, humid days. It’s especially great for people prone to body odour due to stress or heat. You can get them in Gingerange or Pepperine.

Natural Deodorant for Women – Vilvah Store

Vilvah’s natural deodorant combines botanical extracts with skin-soothing oils to keep you smelling fresh for hours. Gentle yet effective, it’s perfect for daily use and doesn’t irritate freshly shaved skin. The subtle fragrance makes it office-friendly too. It's available in rose and vanilla, and lavender and sage.