The Natural Deodorant Co Gentle Deodorant Cream Review

For the last seven days, I have switched to using The Natural Deodorant Co Gentle Deodorant Cream. Given I’m an active person, my experience so far has been very positive (and odour-free) so I thought it was worth sharing this product with you.

So, why is it important to go natural? Well, conventional antiperspirants contain aluminium compounds combined with a cocktail of other harmful ingredients, which clog your pores to prevent sweat in the short-term and the jury is still out on the long-term effects they may cause. Read my blog post, Ditching Conventional Antiperspirants for Natural Deodorants for more information.

Switching to natural deodorants can be a daunting step for even the most dedicated green beauty lover. The options are endless when it comes to products – you can choose from natural cream, sprays, salt sticks or balms, however, their performance differs greatly. And let’s face it, when it comes to deodorant, it’s all about performance.

I stumbled across The Natural Deodorant Co on Instagram and decided to order a sample of their cream deodorant for sensitive skin to see if it lived up to the hype. The Natural Deodorant Co claim to produce their vegan and cruelty-free deodorants in small batches. I selected a cream deodorant, which is actually a clay, to suit my sensitive skin. However, if you’re skin is normal or you are very active day-to-day then they do offer deodorant balms instead of creams.

Ethos

• Cruelty free
• Vegan

Free From

• Aluminium compounds
• Parabens
• Talc
• Propylene glycol
• Triclosan

How is it natural?

The deodorant contains magnesium oxide which is a mineral that helps to keep you odour free. This is combined with bentonite clay, known as the “healing clay”, due to its ability to remove toxins and impurities. In this deodorant, the clay helps to nourish your underarms and keep you dry.

Product in Action

When I received the deodorant I wasn’t 100% percent sure how to apply it. After having a quick read on the company’s website, I found out that you need to scrape a pea sized piece of clay out of the pot, then rub it between your fingers before smoothing it onto your armpits. When rubbing the clay between your fingers it softens very quickly and almost melts into the skin. It feels lovely – super nourishing and smells very subtle. I chose the tangerine scent which I couldn’t smell after a few minutes but my partner reassured me that it still smelt of citrus after several hours.

Results

Performance Rating 4.5/5

I have used this deodorant every day for the last seven days, including applying it before runs and before work, and it has successfully kept me dry and smelling fresh all day. At £11 for 60ml, it is quite pricey for a deodorant. However, my £2.50 6ml small tester is still half full after using it for a week, so I’m confident that the product should last about 3 months.

My only hang-up with this deodorant is that the clay gets under your fingers nails when you scoop it out. This can make it a little messy because you have to clean your hands straight after application. However, the clay is what makes this deodorant so nourishing and good for your skin, so it’s an inconvenience I can tolerate in return for nourished, sweat-free skin. Maybe a small scoop could be a future development for the product. Regardless, this is the best deodorant I’ve tried and I’ll definitely be purchasing the full-size tub.

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Price

Gentle Deodorant Cream, £11 for 60ml.

What’s Inside

• Maranta Arundinacea Root (Arrowroot)
• Magnesium Oxide
• Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter)
• Cocos Nucifera (Coconut Oil)
• Olea Europaea (Olive) Oil
• Bentonite (Clay)
• Citrus Reticulata (Tangerine) Oil