Are there any natural deodorants that also act as an antiperspirant (to an extent, at least)? I tried Tom's many years ago but discovered the sweat was more of my problem, not the smell, but I would love to try again since it is one of the few traditional personal products I still use...

I have used the salt stick (Crystal) for years and it works great for me. I tried many of the other deodorants and nothing was as effective as the salt. I have used the crystal as well as the roll-on, and both work for me. I don't have major sweat issues and was always concerned with the chemicals in antiperspirants.

Didn't see this thread before now - just wanted to say thank you, Novus, for listing out all the things you've tried. My husband has the same issue as you and I'm so curious as to what the culprit ingredient is. (Tom's of Maine stick deodorant causes the peeling issue, but their roll-on is fine.) We'll have to investigate the other brands that have worked OK for you. Thanks again.

I tend to only get really sweaty when it's crazy hot and humid. On those days, I find that an occasional dusting of powder helps soak it up. Gah, that sounds gross. (I use Burt's Bees dusting powder because talcum powder tends to give me a rash.)

Glad you found this thread helpful! Interesting that your husband has the same problem. I agree that I'm definitely curious what the culprit ingredient is. I've tried to narrow it down by comparing ingredients with other products that I have problems with but have never figured it out.

Natural are the best for our skin. I recently buy a deodorant that has no preservatives and natural. It is the jasmine scent from N. But I hate the smell of it and it stinks on my shirt so I decided to make my own powder deodorant. I make it by using coconut oil, cornstarch and baking soda.

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I've been using plain baking soda, just put a little in my hand and pat/rub it onto my armpit. I decided to ease off antiperspirants the last time I got this painful knot under my arm, which had happened to me a couple of times over the years. I found out that the body's basically detoxing through funky sweat, and antiperspirants are just sealing all the bad stuff in. So I started using this Arm and Hammer brand that was just a deodorant, but I later found out it had an ingredient that could be toxic. That's when I decided to try just straight baking soda and it does the job. I still use an antiperspirant on occasion, but for the most part I use baking soda.

So glad people resurrected this post - I missed it.

So, how do you put on a baking soda and corn starch deodorant? Both my husband and my teenaged son are allergic to something in deodorants, even Tom's.

I've seen some recipes online for a cream/paste style you can make at home using baking soda and corn starch, and I think a little shea or cocoa butter. That way it's a little messy to apply than the powders.

Would like to thanks for sharing this with us...It really an amazing method for the natural deo..I'm eager to try this ..

This is a chilly way to wake up, but I make mine into a sausage shape and keep it in the fridge. I rub it in my armpits and wrap it back up and put it back in the door. (I have a shelf for non-foods- seeds and stuff...)

Ok ladies, I've has this thread in mind for a while now. I went backpacking recently, and my pack was quite heavy so I left the antiperspirant at home. I didn't sweat or smell nearly as bad as I thought I would!

I was running out of my antiperspirant, so I decided to bump down to deodorant. Not a lot of choices, but I ended up getting the Crystal roll on (lavendar scent). Will see how this goes, and if I'm happy I'll try making up my own with corn starch next time. I keep a huge thing of corn starch on hand as dry shampoo, just need some essential oil! Here's hoping...

I haven't tried Crystal, but I'll give it a shot since so many of you like it. I like natural deodorants, too. I have found that one of the benefits to aging is that I sweat a lot less now

Cornstarch,with a bit of baking soda and a few drops of your favorite essential oil. You can also grind some dry rose petals and add those in for some added luxury. The backing soda alters the ph which suppresses bacteria and odor.

My favourite is a deodorant cream made by soapwalla. It comes in a little blue jar, and you stir and apply it with your finger. I love the way it smells, the way it feels (smooth and dry), and it doesn't leave residue on my clothes.

That said, if I shower in the morning (especially after a workout), I find I can get through a regular-length day without deodorant. So I try not to wear it unless I'm going somewhere after work, or on days when I showered the night before instead of in the morning (which is often the case).

I've tried a lot of other natural deodorants, like the salt sticks and talcum and so on. Some of them work, but usually only for about 4 hours and then I smell worse and feel far grosser and slimier than if I hadn't worn anything at all.