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Personal care

48 products

#9IllustrationIllustration, not the actual product: Dr. Squatch Blue Flame Fresh Natural Deodorant

Dr. Squatch

Dr. Squatch Blue Flame Fresh Natural Deodorant

A scented natural deodorant from Dr. Squatch in the Blue Flame Fresh scent, listed by the maker at a single price.

#10IllustrationIllustration, not the actual product: Kosas Chemistry Serum Deodorant

Kosas

Kosas Chemistry Serum Deodorant

A stain-free serum deodorant with a blend of AHAs, sold as aluminum-free and baking-soda-free in several scents.

#11IllustrationIllustration, not the actual product: Tom's of Maine Twilight Breeze Aluminum-Free Deodorant

Tom's of Maine

Tom's of Maine Twilight Breeze Aluminum-Free Deodorant

An aluminum-free stick deodorant with an ylang-ylang, mandarin and tonka scent, in a container the maker says is 100% recycled plastic.

#12IllustrationIllustration, not the actual product: Tom's of Maine Unscented Aluminum-Free Deodorant

Tom's of Maine

Tom's of Maine Unscented Aluminum-Free Deodorant

An unscented, aluminum-free stick deodorant from Tom's of Maine with a container the maker says is 100% recycled plastic.

#13IllustrationIllustration, not the actual product: Routine So & So Natural Deodorant

Routine Natural Beauty

Routine So & So Natural Deodorant

A jarred natural deodorant cream scented with sandalwood, tonka, cedar and amber; the ingredient list includes sodium bicarbonate.

#14IllustrationIllustration, not the actual product: Vanicream Anti-Perspirant / Deodorant

Vanicream

Vanicream Anti-Perspirant / Deodorant

A fragrance-free solid antiperspirant stick for sensitive skin, with aluminum zirconium trichlorohydrex gly 20% as its active ingredient.

#15IllustrationIllustration, not the actual product: Vanicream Aluminum-Free Deodorant

Vanicream

Vanicream Aluminum-Free Deodorant

A fragrance-free, aluminum-free gel deodorant whose ingredient list has just five entries.

#16IllustrationIllustration, not the actual product: Certain Dri Prescription Strength Clinical Antiperspirant Roll-On

Certain Dri

Certain Dri Prescription Strength Clinical Antiperspirant Roll-On

A fragrance-free roll-on antiperspirant with 15% aluminum chloride, sold for excessive sweating and applied at bedtime.

#17IllustrationIllustration, not the actual product: Secret Clinical Strength Invisible Solid Antiperspirant

Secret

Secret Clinical Strength Invisible Solid Antiperspirant

A scented clinical-strength invisible solid with aluminum zirconium tetrachlorohydrex GLY 20%, sold in several scents with 72- or 100-hour claims.

#18IllustrationIllustration, not the actual product: Degree Men Clinical Protection Clean Antiperspirant

Degree

Degree Men Clinical Protection Clean Antiperspirant

A scented clinical-strength soft-solid antiperspirant for men with aluminum zirconium tetrachlorohydrex GLY 20%, sold with a 96-hour claim.

#19IllustrationIllustration, not the actual product: Dove Clinical Protection Original Clean Antiperspirant Soft Solid

Dove

Dove Clinical Protection Original Clean Antiperspirant Soft Solid

A scented clinical-strength soft-solid antiperspirant enriched with a 7% nourishing serum, with a 96-hour sweat-protection claim.

#20IllustrationIllustration, not the actual product: Lume Clinical Strength Sweat Control Solid Deodorant (Soft Powder)

Lume

Lume Clinical Strength Sweat Control Solid Deodorant (Soft Powder)

A scented clinical-strength antiperspirant stick with 17.6% aluminum sesquichlorohydrate and mandelic acid for odor.

#21IllustrationIllustration, not the actual product: Carpe Underarm Antiperspirant Stick (Fragrance Free)

Carpe

Carpe Underarm Antiperspirant Stick (Fragrance Free)

A fragrance-free antiperspirant stick with aluminum sesquichlorohydrate 20% as its active ingredient; the maker also sells many scented versions.

#22IllustrationIllustration, not the actual product: HiBAR Plastic-Free Deodorant Bar

HiBAR

HiBAR Plastic-Free Deodorant Bar

An aluminum-free deodorant bar in a cardboard tube that the maker describes as recyclable and curbside compostable.

#23IllustrationIllustration, not the actual product: Island Deodorant Sensitive Baking Soda Free (Compostable Paperboard)

Island Deodorant

Island Deodorant Sensitive Baking Soda Free (Compostable Paperboard)

A baking-soda-free, aluminum-free, fragrance-free deodorant in a paperboard push-up tube that the maker calls recyclable and compostable.

#24IllustrationIllustration, not the actual product: Simple Alchemy Lavender Natural Deodorant

Simple Alchemy Co

Simple Alchemy Lavender Natural Deodorant

A lavender-scented, aluminum-free and baking-soda-free deodorant in an FSC-certified paperboard tube the maker says is home compostable.

#25IllustrationIllustration, not the actual product: Free the Ocean Plastic-Free Deodorant Bar

Free the Ocean

Free the Ocean Plastic-Free Deodorant Bar

A 2.25 oz deodorant bar in a recyclable and compostable cardboard tube, sold in several scents plus a baking-soda-free version.

#26IllustrationIllustration, not the actual product: TANIT Natural Solid Deodorant

TANIT

TANIT Natural Solid Deodorant

A 60 g deodorant stick in a cardboard tube the maker describes as biodegradable and compostable, made in Canada without baking soda.

#27IllustrationIllustration, not the actual product: Harry's Stone Odor Control Deodorant Stick

Harry's

Harry's Stone Odor Control Deodorant Stick

A clear, aluminum-free and paraben-free deodorant stick in the Stone scent, with a 48-hour odor-control claim.

#28IllustrationIllustration, not the actual product: Old Spice Red Collection Swagger Aluminum-Free Deodorant

Old Spice

Old Spice Red Collection Swagger Aluminum-Free Deodorant

An aluminum-free deodorant stick in the Swagger cedarwood scent; the maker says its deodorants offer up to 48 hours of odor protection.

#29IllustrationIllustration, not the actual product: Ethique Unscented Natural Deodorant Bar

Ethique

Ethique Unscented Natural Deodorant Bar

A fragrance-free, aluminium-free and baking-soda-free deodorant bar in home-compostable, plastic-free packaging.

#30IllustrationIllustration, not the actual product: Pretty Frank Unscented Baking Soda Free Deodorant Stick

Pretty Frank

Pretty Frank Unscented Baking Soda Free Deodorant Stick

An unscented, aluminum-free and baking-soda-free stick whose ingredient list has no fragrance or essential oils.

#31IllustrationIllustration, not the actual product: Nécessaire The Deodorant (Fragrance-Free)

Nécessaire

Nécessaire The Deodorant (Fragrance-Free)

A fragrance-free, aluminum-free soft-solid stick with mandelic acid, carrying a National Eczema Association Seal of Approval per the maker.

#32IllustrationIllustration, not the actual product: Bare Naked Charcoal Magnesium Natural Deodorant (Unscented)

Bare Naked Botanicals

Bare Naked Charcoal Magnesium Natural Deodorant (Unscented)

An unscented, baking-soda-free deodorant stick made with magnesium hydroxide and activated charcoal, with no essential oils.

#33IllustrationIllustration, not the actual product: Suave Clinical Coconut Kiss PROSolid Antiperspirant Deodorant

Suave

Suave Clinical Coconut Kiss PROSolid Antiperspirant Deodorant

A coconut-scented clinical-strength antiperspirant soft solid with aluminum zirconium tetrachlorohydrex gly 20%, sold at a low price.

#34IllustrationIllustration, not the actual product: Lafe's Deodorant Spray Unscented (Fragrance Free)

Lafe's

Lafe's Deodorant Spray Unscented (Fragrance Free)

A 4 oz fragrance-free mineral-salt spray deodorant whose ingredient list has four items, with USDA-certified organic aloe.

#35IllustrationIllustration, not the actual product: Primally Pure Unscented Deodorant (Baking Soda Free)

Primally Pure

Primally Pure Unscented Deodorant (Baking Soda Free)

An unscented, essential-oil-free, baking-soda-free deodorant built on arrowroot, magnesium and tallow from grass-fed cows.

#36IllustrationIllustration, not the actual product: Hume Supernatural All Body Deodorant (Fragrance Free)

Hume Supernatural

Hume Supernatural All Body Deodorant (Fragrance Free)

A plant-based deodorant balm sold for underarms, feet and other areas, with a fragrance-free version whose ingredient list has no fragrance.

#37IllustrationIllustration, not the actual product: Salt & Stone Deodorant

Salt & Stone

Salt & Stone Deodorant

A scented, aluminum-free deodorant stick sold with a 48-hour odor-protection claim and magnesium, spirulina and niacinamide.

#38IllustrationIllustration, not the actual product: Dove Men+Care Clean Comfort 96-Hour Clinical Protection Soft Solid

Dove

Dove Men+Care Clean Comfort 96-Hour Clinical Protection Soft Solid

A scented soft-solid antiperspirant with 20% aluminum zirconium tetrachlorohydrex GLY, filed with the FDA as a 96-hour clinical protection product.

#39IllustrationIllustration of a generic deodorant stick, not the actual product

Christopher's Organics

Christopher's Organics The Unscenteds Organic Deodorant

An unscented deodorant stick that the maker describes as USDA Certified Organic, built on coconut oil, carnauba wax, arrowroot and baking soda.

#40IllustrationIllustration of a generic deodorant stick, not the actual product

Christopher's Organics

Christopher's Organics Lady Lavender Organic Deodorant

A lavender-scented deodorant stick that the maker describes as USDA Certified Organic, with coconut oil, carnauba wax, arrowroot and baking soda.

#41IllustrationIllustration of a generic deodorant stick, not the actual product

Bubble & Bee

Bubble & Bee Geranium Lime Pit Putty Organic Deodorant

A baking-soda-free deodorant stick with four organic ingredients that the maker says is USDA certified organic, scented with geranium and lime.

#42IllustrationIllustration of a generic deodorant stick, not the actual product

Poofy Organics

Poofy Organics Max Deo Plain Jane Organic Deodorant

An unscented organic deodorant, 2.5 oz, with beeswax, shea and cocoa butter plus baking soda; the maker notes it is certified USDA Organic.

#43IllustrationIllustration of a generic deodorant cream tin, not the actual product

Made Simple Skin Care

Made Simple Skin Care Chamomile Lime Organic Deodorant

A baking-soda-free cream deodorant in a returnable glass jar that the maker describes as USDA certified organic; five ingredients.

#44IllustrationIllustration of a generic spray deodorant, not the actual product

Amrita

Amrita Lime Organic Deodorant Spray

A non-aerosol deodorant spray made from grain spirit, water, glycerin and lime, Siberian fir and peppermint oils, listed by the maker as USDA Certified Organic.

#45IllustrationIllustration of a generic deodorant stick, not the actual product

Chagrin Valley Soap & Salve

Chagrin Valley Deodorant Stick Fresh Mint

A mint-scented organic deodorant stick in a recyclable paperboard tube; the maker's page says the product is certified organic by the USDA.

#46IllustrationIllustration of a generic deodorant cream tin, not the actual product

Chagrin Valley Soap & Salve

Chagrin Valley Deodorant Cream Sensitive Skin Simply Natural

A baking-soda-free cream deodorant with six ingredients and no added scent; the maker's page says the product is certified organic by the USDA.

#47IllustrationIllustration of a generic deodorant stick, not the actual product

Bee-Och Organics

Bee-Och Organics Organic Deodorant (Lavender or Earthtone)

A baking-soda-free twist-up deodorant stick in lavender or earthtone scents that the maker calls USDA Organic Certified; the tube shows the USDA Organic seal.

#48IllustrationIllustration of a generic deodorant cream tin, not the actual product

Booda Organics

Booda Organics Naked Coconut Cream Deodorant

A five-ingredient, unscented coconut cream deodorant with baking soda and organic butters and oils, sold in a glass jar with a metal lid.

#49IllustrationIllustration of a generic deodorant cream tin, not the actual product

Fat and the Moon

Fat and the Moon Deodorant Cream, Bergamot & Clary Sage

An aluminum-free cream deodorant with baking soda, arrowroot, coconut oil and beeswax, scented with five named essential oils, most marked organic.

#50IllustrationIllustration of a generic deodorant cream tin, not the actual product

Fat and the Moon

Fat and the Moon Sensitive Pit Cream

A baking-soda-free cream deodorant with arrowroot, magnesium hydroxide, coconut oil and beeswax, scented with basil and vetiver essential oils.

#51IllustrationIllustration of a generic deodorant cream tin, not the actual product

Soapwalla

Soapwalla Citrus Deodorant Cream

A baking-soda cream deodorant with clay, corn starch and a citrus blend of named essential oils; many ingredients are marked certified organic.

#52IllustrationIllustration of a generic deodorant cream tin, not the actual product

Soapwalla

Soapwalla Sensitive Deodorant Cream, Lavender Mint

A baking-soda-free cream deodorant with charcoal, clay and corn starch, scented with lavender, peppermint and other named essential oils.

#53IllustrationIllustration of a generic deodorant cream tin, not the actual product

Soapwalla

Soapwalla Sensitive Deodorant Cream, Citrus

A baking-soda-free cream deodorant with charcoal, clay and corn starch, scented with lemongrass, bergamot, litsea and other named essential oils.

#54IllustrationIllustration of a generic deodorant stick, not the actual product

Real Purity

Real Purity Fragrance Free Stick Deodorant

A five-ingredient twist-up stick deodorant of coconut oil, carnauba wax, arrowroot, shea butter and baking soda, with no fragrance or essential oils.

#55IllustrationIllustration of a generic deodorant stick, not the actual product

Real Purity

Real Purity Lavender Stick Deodorant

A nine-ingredient twist-up stick deodorant with coconut oil, carnauba wax, arrowroot, shea butter and baking soda, scented with lavender, lemon, cypress and rosemary oils.

#56IllustrationIllustration of a generic deodorant stick, not the actual product

Primal Life Organics

Primal Life Organics Stick Up Deodorant 0.75 oz, White Coconut

An eight-ingredient, baking-soda-free push-up deodorant with arrowroot, coconut oil, zinc oxide and bentonite in a cardboard tube; the White Coconut list has no essential oils.