Gone are the days when the best natural deodorant was something you had to seek out in a specialist health food shop. Today, aluminium-free formulas have become a fixture in the beauty aisle, with plenty of options available at pharmacies, supermarkets and online. As interest grows around the ingredients in our beauty and personal care products, more people are making the switch to gentler alternatives.

“Natural” can mean many different things in the world of deodorant. Some formulas highlight naturally derived ingredients, while others focus on features such as refillable packaging, skin-soothing ingredients or fragrance-free formulas. After testing natural deodorants for years, I’ve watched the category move forward dramatically, with today’s options offering the kind of performance that once seemed impossible.

The best natural deodorants have come a long way, with many formulas now offering the odour protection you’d expect from a conventional deodorant while being kinder to sensitive skin. After putting a wide range of options to the test, I’ve separated the standout performers from the ones that didn’t quite make the cut. These are the formulas I’d recommend.

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The best natural deodorants for 2026 are:

  • Best overall– Fussy coconut milk deodorant: £15, Getfussy.com
  • Best luxury– Rollr deodorant: £45, Healf.com
  • Best for no white marks– Luna Daily the all over deodorant: £14, Lookfantastic.com
  • Best for natural ingredients– Agent Nateur Cap D'Antibes holi deodorant: £24, Harveynichols.com

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  • Bestnatural deodorant overall
  • Why we love it- Prevents odour and sweat
  • Sensitive skin option
  • Sustainable

  • Vegan

  • Take note- Plastic case

My forever favourite natural deodorant is Fussy’s refillable stick. The performance is great and it smells lovely. Underarms stay dry and smelling great, even during an intense workout or after a long day. My favourite scent is coconut milk but there are 16 to choose from, including an unscented option.

The formulas are vegan and contain coconut oil, baking soda, magnesium hydroxide and probiotics to prevent odour. Tapioca starch dries out moisture to stop sweating and shea butter and sunflower seed wax help with soothing skin. For those with sensitive skin, Fussy also offers a baking soda free option that uses plant-derived non-toxic glyceryl caprylate instead.

On the whole Fussy’s sustainability credentials are great. The case is plastic (50 per cent recycled) but the refillable deodorant sticks are plastic free, the brand is carbon neutral and its formulas are cruelty free.

The starter pack gets you the case and a refill for £15 and each refill should last a month. A subscription buys you three refills every three months. If you want to make a switch this is a great starting point that won’t let you down.

Key specifications

  • Size:40g
  • Type:Stick

  • Scent:Coconut milk

  • Bestdeodorant for natural ingredients

  • Why we love it- Natural formula
  • Works well for odour and sweat control
  • Five scents

  • Sustainable

  • Take note- Baking powder and essential oils may irritate sensitive skin

  • Plastic case

The holi (stick) is a great option if you want a high-performing natural deodorant. The scent is fresh, pleasant and not at all overpowering. However, the product does leave a paste on the skin so be careful with dark clothing and rubbing the area after you’ve applied it.

Agent Nateur’s stainability credentials are excellent. Though the casing is plastic, the brand offers great transparency on ingredients and practices and the formula is non-toxic to wildlife and cruelty free. The ingredients list is short, comprising organic coconut oil, sodium bicarbonate, beeswax, sunflower seed butter, avocado butter and castor oil. The sticks are scented with essential oils or natural isolates.

Available in five scents, I found it a great choice for odour control on a daily basis, while travelling and for workouts. However the baking soda and essential oil base may irritate sensitive skin. I found it gentle enough for mine and the moisturising elements meant my underarms stayed soft too. It’s a great option for those prioritising efficacy, natural ingredients and sustainability and a full-size stick should last you three to four months, maybe more.

Key specifications

  • Size:50ml
  • Type:Stick

  • Scent:Cap D'Antibes

  • Bestluxury natural deodorant

  • Why we love it- Probiotic formula
  • Refillable
  • Smells great

  • Precious stone rollers

  • Take note- Doesn’t go the distance in the gym

Rollr is a really interesting contender in the natural deodorant category. It’s taken something mundane that we use every day and transformed it into an elevated tool that looks great and feels like a treat to use. The roller heads are made from cooling precious stones like rose quartz and aventurine for a luxe touch and the formula comes as a water-soluble powder that you mix yourself in the refillable glass bottle.

With the exception of zinc oxide, the ingredients list is as natural as they come with mineral crystal potassium alum, a pro and prebiotic blend, for odour control. Rice starch and arrowroot powder to keep your underarms dry. Aloe to soothe skin and natural organic fragrances for scent.

Available in three elevated scents, this option doesn’t work quite as well as some of the other products on this list so isn’t one for the gym, but it is great for every day and is gentle on skin and the environment. It’s also vegan, cruelty free and very mindful where packaging is concerned.

It’s one of the pricier options on this list but each sachet will last you two to three months and the three scents all smell incredible. A subscription can also save you 20 per cent.

Key specifications

  • Size:40ml
  • Type:Roll on

  • Scent:Mandarin and cedarwood

  • Bestnatural deodorant for no white marks

  • Why we love it- Invisible against clothing
  • Skin soothing
  • Smells fresh all day

  • Sustainable

  • Take note- More synthetic ingredients

  • Not refillable

This option from Luna is more focused on neutralising odour rather than preventing perspiration but feels good on the skin and is invisible against dark clothing. In three scents, it’s a great option for everyday use and is intended to be gentle all over the body, although it didn’t prevent sweat that effectively in the gym.

The formula is aluminium free but has a longer ingredients list with more synthetic and proprietary ingredients than some other options on this list. It also contains bio-based propylene glycol, saccharomyces ferment to prevent odour and prebiotics to balance the skin’s microbiome, along with hyaluronic acid to soothe skin and corn starch to keep skin dry.

The containers are 100 per cent recyclable once washed out and Luna meets the Ulta Beauty Sustainable Packaging standard, meaning at least 50 per cent of its total packaging by weight is recyclable, refillable, or made from recycled or bio-sourced materials.

Key specifications

  • Size:70g
  • Type:Stick

  • Scent:Fresh cotton

  • Bestsubscription natural deodorant

  • Why we love it- Refillable
  • Vegan and cruelty free
  • Sustainable

  • Four scents to choose from

  • Take note- Case isn’t as chic but does come in four colours

  • Baking soda might irritate skin

Make Waves is a new brand on the scene that performs well under pressure. Rather than combining a deodorant with an anti-perspirant, shoppers can choose from one formula or the other. The natural deodorant is free from aluminium and offers a gentle formulation of shea butter, sunflower seed and coconut oil for moisture, tapioca starch and baking soda for absorption and added vitamins E and C.

The recycled plastic case isn’t as chic as some others on this list but it does offer good sustainability credentials with easy-to-load refills and UK manufacturing. The formula is also vegan and cruelty free and you can save with a refill subscription.

I found this deodorant didn’t leave a thick paste or white marks on dark clothing and held up pretty well, even at the gym. A refill lasts about eight weeks too, making this a pragmatic starting point for those transitioning from antiperspirants to a natural deodorant.

Key specifications

  • Size:30g
  • Type:Stick

  • Scent:Bergamot and amber

  • Bestnatural deodorant spray

  • Why we love it- Certified organic natural formula
  • Vegan and cruelty free

  • Spray delivery

  • Take note- Not suitable for heavy sweaty workouts

If you’re concerned about toxic load and looking for organic and natural ingredients, Neal’s Yard is one of the original and best brands to look to for both transparency and sustainability. If you favour a spray over a stick or roll-on this is also a good option. It feels wetter under the arms than an aerosol but is infinitely better for the environment and dries out quickly.

The formula blends alpine moss, organic essential oils and aloe vera to fight bacteria that causes odour. It’s a light touch option that doesn’t suit heavy sweaty workouts all that well but it’s a good option for everyday wear and smells lovely. It also won’t leave marks on clothing.

In a 100ml bottle it’s a travel-friendly liquid and the formula is certified organic, vegan and cruelty free. Products are handcrafted in small batches at an eco-factory in Dorset, which is powered by 100 per cent renewable energy and uses a water recycling system that saves up to one million litres annually so sustainability credentials are the best you’ll find.

Key specifications

  • Size:100ml
  • Type:Spray

  • Scent:Lavender and aloe vera

  • Bestnatural deodorant for sustainability

  • Why we love it- Natural ingredients
  • Sustainable packaging
  • Cruelty free

  • Great scents

  • Take note- Applying with fingers can be messy

AKT is a no-brainer if you want a natural deodorant that’s also kind to the planet. Its packaging is ‘infinitely recyclable’ and the product comes with tools like an applicator that help cut down on waste. The formula itself is free from aluminium salts, alcohol and parabens and is also vegan and cruelty free.

Not a stick, not a roll on or a spray, AKT refers to this formula as a ‘balm’ that uses natural ingredients like sodium bicarbonate, zinc oxide and diatomaceous earth to absorb sweat and neutralise odour. Application with fingers or the metal applicator can be a little tricky if you’re short on time – I found myself hurriedly smearing it under my pits on more than one occasion.

However, the scents are very, very nice in comparison to many natural deodorants on the market and the ‘after thunder’ scent takes the top spot across this entire list for me. Each 50ml tube is intended to last between two to three months and more or less delivered on this promise.

Key specifications

  • Size:50ml
  • Type:Balm
  • Scent:After Thunder