Looking around your home you will see so many products are made with plastic and don’t fit with the sustainable and eco friendly way of life. Small changes are important and easy swaps can benefit everyone, making one small change is all you need to do to get started. 

One of the most interesting swaps you can make is something you probably use everyday and don’t even think about. Your deodorant! Many of us grab a new one and don’t think about it’s eco credentials, it’s a convenient grab and go product. These grab and go products are usually not able to be recycled, full of chemicals and a throw away after thought.

With just a small conscious change you can move to something natural, chemical free, plastic free and eco friendly. We’ve looked at some of the brands that are emerging in the market that help keep you smelling sweet and feeling fresh.

The Natural Deodorant Co

Suitable for all lifestyles with three bespoke formulas, plus they are free from preservatives, alcohol, artificial fragrance & palm oil. The Natural Deodorant Co is cruelty-free and vegan, those are some excellent credentials for this little glass pot of balm. With a soft creamy texture you feel moisturised but not greasy and the different scents make this feel like a luxury product. 

At £12.50 for a 55g it’s obviously more expensive than your highstreet roll on, but it lasts ages and we didn’t have to reapply during the day.

Happy Holistics

If you want something familiar and you’re used to a roll on, then a deodorant stick might be for you. We tried Happy Holistics soothing balm which moisturised, protected and went on smoothly. The packaging is fully recyclable and compostable.100% organic and vegan with shea and coconut butters, the subtle scent of the ‘fresh’ stick left us feeling fresh and dry.

At £7.50 for 75g we found our stick lasted about 3 months. 

We are Wild

If you want a sustainable, plastic free deodorant made from natural ingredients then give We are Wild a try, this trendy deodorant comes in it’s own refillable device which is made from anodised aluminum and recycled paper and can even be personalised with colour and your name. The deodorant itself is made from natural ingredients such as shea butter, coconul oil and sunflower seeds and comes in a range of scents to keep you smelling fresh. The refills are also 100% plastic free, compostable and slim enough to fit through your letterbox too! We’ve tried this and it’s not sticky and smells amazing, our favourite scent is the fresh cotton and seasalt! £25 for one case and 3 refills. Refills are available on flexible subscription (£18 for 3 refills). Or if you sign up for flexible subscription from the start there are cheaper monthly options.

Ku.tis 

A deodorant stick made from natural ingredients such as bicarbonate of soda, arrowroot powder and coconut oil, it’s non-sticky texture is great and gives a long lasting freshness. Tip – in the cooler weather, you might need to hold it on your skin for a few seconds before use to warm it up. It also comes in a 100% biodegradable paperboard push-up tube too. £6.50 for a 55g stick

Sanex NaturProtect Fresh Efficacy 48h Deodorant Roll On

For the budget conscious or those wanting a more familiar brand, why not try Sanex NaturProtect Roll on, which although still in a plastic tube, uses sustainable natural bamboo powder and a vegan formula which is formulated with 0% aluminium salts and 0% ethyl alcohol. Price ranges from £1.25- £3 depending on stockist.

It might take a while to get used to, some people say the transition to natural deodorants can take about 30 days but we got used to the ones we tried in about a week and our underarms have never been so soft. If you do make the switch and think it’s as good as we did, this swap can make a great gift for family and friends. Although we do suggest adding a note that you are not hinting at anything, some more sensitive friends might think you are trying to tell them something.