The Best Natural Deodorant

Searching for a good, natural deodorant takes a lot of trial and error–and quite a few awkward pit checks throughout the day. But after a lot (and I mean a lot) of testing, I've finally found the best natural deodorant on the market–and it was right in front of me this whole time.

Thai Deodorant Stone. I first spotted the spray version of this on my dad's bathroom shelf, but never thought much of it. The packaging itself doesn't fall into my usual category of beautiful, aesthetically pleasing products that I gravitate towards, as most like-minded millennial women like myself do. But I gave it a shot, and I haven't looked back since.

It felt unnatural at first, to rub a cold crystal on my wet armpits post-shower every morning, but now I'm completely obsessed, and I can't go a day without it. The deodorant itself comes in a few different forms: stick, spray, roll-on, and stone. I prefer the crystal stick, but to be fair I haven't tried the others–it all depends on your preferred method of deodorant application. With the stick, all you have to do is lightly dampen your armpits (or wet the stone directly) and apply like you would normally. 

The crystal stone itself is made from mineral salts which kill odor causing bacteria. Since it's natural, that means it doesn't contain any harmful chemicals, perfumes, aluminum, or emulsifiers. It also doesn't leave behind any gross residue, which means I can wear all the black and silk tops that I like.

There is one downside to this product, however. The deodorant is essentially a big block of salt, which means that applying it directly to freshly shaven pits isn't fun. To put it simply, this shit stings. But, if you're like me and you can't be bothered to keep your armpits baby smooth all the time, then it's no biggie. (Sidenote: it only stings for a couple seconds, like applying nail polish to a ripped cuticle. Just fan it a little and you'll be fine.)

After all the natural, non-toxic deodorants I've tried (and the list is long, you guys), this one is by far the best. No sweat, no smell. Please try it, you won't be sorry!