Does natural deodorant really work?

The journey to find a great natural deodorant that works can be an arduous one – because let’s be honest, a lot of them don’t seem to do their job. And what’s the point in buying a natural deodorant if it doesn’t actually negate body odour? That’s just wasted cash and nobody has time for that.
So why do so many people switch to natural deodorant? And is there actually a natural deodorant that works? We spoke to Annabelle Personeni, A'kin’s Botanical Chemist, to find out.
Natural deodorant vs regular deodorant – what’s the difference?
“Natural deodorant is gentle on the skin and respects the skin physiology,” says Annabelle. “In comparison, a regular antiperspirant interferes with the natural skin processes by blocking sweat ducts.” So rather than stopping you from physically sweating like a regular antiperspirant spray does, a natural deodorant will work on the odour of sweat.
The base of the formulations of true natural deodorants are generally also as gentle and as eco-friendly as possible, without nasties like ethoxylated solubilisers. Some natural deodorants, such as the A'kin Geranium & Cedarwood Natural Deodorant, are also formulated without zinc based actives, which makes them more biodegradable and therefore better for the environment. So no nasties for you or the earth – win, win!
How does natural deodorant work?
You might be surprised to know that the sweat your body releases to cool down on a hot summer day or after a strenuous workout doesn’t smell. “Sweat has no scent but offensive malodour occurs when skin's natural bacteria start degrading it,” explains Annabelle. “It’s the by-products of sweat that cause malodour so a good deodorant will reduce the degradation of sweat by bacteria, then cover any possible malodour.”
The A'kin Geranium & Cedarwood Natural Deodorant provides the perfect natural odour-neutralising solution thanks to the natural active in the formula, which slows down the ability of bacteria to degrade sweat. The environmentally-friendly alcohol in the formula also helps to reduce the quantity of bacteria on the skin, while natural essential oils emit a beautiful aromatic fragrance to cover the possible residue malodour.
Is there really a natural deodorant that works?
Now you know what natural deodorant is, we’ve come to the million dollar question – does it actually work as well as regular antiperspirants? According to Annabelle, it does. “There is no reason to say that natural deodorant is less effective than a non-natural deodorant,” she says. “The efficacy of a deodorant is generally dependant on the concentration of the actives and the fragrance. So whether it works does not depend on how natural it is.”
So if you’ve been looking high and low for a natural deodorant that’s worth opening your purse for, you can call off the search – because yes, we’ve found a natural deodorant that works. It’s the A'kin Geranium & Cedarwood Natural Deodorant and it’s about to become your new handbag essential.
Not only is it a natural deodorant in an easy-to-use spray formula that can be used on the whole body (perfect for touching up throughout the day!), it also smells amazing – the aromatic blend of Geranium, Cedarwood and Patchouli oils are not only great for odour control but they can also have an aromatherapy-based calming and uplifting effect. Plus, it’s not powder-based so you can forget about those unsightly white marks.
I’m obsessed and can’t stop using it! Check out my full review here .Want to pick one up for yourself? The A'kin Geranium & Cedarwood Natural Deodorant is exclusive to Priceline, so run, don’t walk. If you'd like to find out more about the A'kin Geranium & Cedarwood Natural Deodorant, click here.
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I have the Corpus stick. Comes in several scent variations. I took a punt on buying the Santalum version online, and it's perfect, for me. Love it, and would buy again.
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Natural deodorant sounds much more better than regular deodorant. They should implement more natural deodorant on store shelves.
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Thanks for the information. Worth a try to natural deodorant
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I might go and buy the Natio brand as I find Natio so good for my skin.
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I've wanted to try the Akin one - will do so soon.
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I haven't tried the A'kin brand, I'll need to try it out
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Love the Black Chicken Axilla Deodorant and also the Natural Deodorant company one - they make theirs in a stick version too which is very handy
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I haven't tried this A'kin one, but I've tried Sukin & Lush natural deodorants: they're OK in winter, but in summer I switch to a clinical antiperspirant.
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I've only used two natural deodorants, one being a crystal, but I really didn't like them.
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No Pong, Pure Deo and Woohoo make a great natural deodorant. I’ve tried many over the years and these are some of the best!
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I have the spicy chai No Pong and I love the smell of it!! Matches my morning tea - haha
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I haven’t tried the spicy chai yet. Sounds wonderful!
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I have a natural deodorant in my draws I will have to use it more often.
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Interesting article. I’ve got natural and others on rotation. I’ll be switching to natural though
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Well in that case I gotta get myself some of this Aikin deodorant because gosh I have been looking for a good natural one but haven't come across an effective one
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Yes i do agree with this article. Natural deodrant should be used to reduce blacken armpits. Mix some essential oils to enchance its benefits more.
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I’m trying an aluminium free natural deodorant - I’m finding that by the end of the day I’m smelling a little haha. Can anyone recommend some good brands?
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Try No Pong - It's quite good and comes in a little aluminium container, it's not a roll or a spray, it's more like an ointment that you roll on. It takes a while to get used to but I like the way that they are limiting the use of plastics in their packaging.
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Omg, I tried No Pong and it’s so good! I’ve gotten my dad onto it too. Thank you for this recommendation. I will continue to use it. :)
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I'm glad it's working for you!! :)
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Thank you, i'll give it a crack :) I've just seen that they are having a sale :)
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I hope you enjoy using it!
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