Native Deodorant - Natural Deodorant Made without Aluminum & Parabens - Coconut & Vanilla

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Native is vegan and does not test on animals (although the products do not carry any third-party certifications verifying this). Which Native Scent is Best? BUT! I’m now several months into using Native’s deodorant and it’s still working. Here are some of my honest thoughts: On the Application:

I incorporated Native’s Deodorant into my routine by applying once or twice a day as needed, either when waking up to start my day or after my post-workout shower. I tested it over the course of 16 days, trying four different scents for four days each. For me personally, I will only be using the Lavender & Rose or Unscented from now on, since those are the only varieties where the full ingredient lists are disclosed for customers. Even though Native says their scents are free from phthalates, parabens, I personally just don’t want to use products where the ingredients aren’t completely disclosed if I don’t have to. Who Owns Native Deodorant? As someone who’s been plagued with bad BO since puberty and has tried practically every deodorant and antiperspirant you can buy at a drugstore, it wasn’t until a few years ago, once I started writing about beauty, that I was introduced to natural deodorants. Since this product is a deodorant and not an antiperspirant, it’s not meant to prevent you from sweating. Instead, Native uses tapioca starch—a natural ingredient extracted from the cassava plant—to help absorb wetness, keeping you dry while still allowing your body to go through its natural perspiration process. Scent: Fragrance-free | Longevity: May not require reapplication | Format: Roll-on deodorant | Ingredients: Contains essential oils, vegetable glycerin, aloe

The bottom line:

But the issue of undisclosed “fragrance” ingredients is a real problem for those who are trying to cut toxins out of their personal care products. While almost all of the ingredients in Native’s deodorant are non-toxic, most of the scents contain undisclosed “fragrance” ingredients, which they refused to share with me when I asked. Therefore, the only ones we can confidently say are “non-toxic” are the Lavender & Rose, Candy Cane (when in season), and Unscented (since these are the only varieties where all of the ingredients are actually listed).

Deodorant and antiperspirant are terms that are often used interchangeably but actually describe two unique products. But if you do have problems with Native’s regular deodorant formulations, they do make sensitive skin varieties as well, which are free from both aluminum and baking soda. What I DON’T Like: Try decreasing caffeine intake (especially coffee). I have found that on the days when I drink coffee, I get stinky faster. Baking soda is a common ingredient in natural deodorants. This age-old, multi-purpose product is commonly used in cooking, cleaning, and odor prevention. Its ability to absorb odor makes it an effective additive in a DIY deodorant to help you feel fresh and odor-free longer. While Native began as an independent, direct-to-consumer startup (founded by Moiz Ali), it was acquired by P&G in 2017.Some natural deodorants can make my skin itchy, red, and irritated. Some people are sensitive to baking soda (it can throw off your pH—more on that here), while others may react to natural ingredients like charcoal or tea tree oil, which can be a bit harsh. What is it? Native deodorant is a (mostly) non-toxic and gender-neutral deodorant that’s free of aluminum, sulfates, parabens, phthalates, and talc. Unscented: 812154030112 / Coconut & Vanilla: 812154030013 / Eucalyptus & Mint: 812154030051 / Charcoal: 812154031249

Why is it more expensive? In short, conventional deodorant is less expensive because manufacturers use cheaper, often synthetic ingredients instead of higher-quality, natural, and responsibly sourced ingredients (like shea butter and coconut oil, for example). While I’m glad that Native doesn’t use some of the worst offenders like phthalates and parabens, they’re not in the clear when it comes to ingredient transparency, and I unfortunately can’t qualify most of their products as “non-toxic” since I don’t fully know what’s in them.I reached out to Native and requested the list of ingredients used in their fragrance products, but they gave me the runaround, saying things like “We use the term fragrance for proprietary reasons” and “All of our products are phthalate-free and paraben-free” and “Our ingredients have been reviewed by our internal regulatory & safety team, which abides by US Regulatory and FDA standards.” But remember: sweat does not always equal stink! Depending on your situation (what kind of job you have, etc.), you might want to just let yourself sweat on most days, and then just use an antiperspirant on the days when you really need to. Is Native Deodorant Good for Working Out? It goes on smoothly, the same way a more conventional deodorant like Dove does (some natural/non-toxic deodorants don’t have such a smooth application, they will get clumpy, and/or will require you to use your fingers to apply it). On the Scent & Odor-Protection: