IT DOESN'T MATTER who you are or what you do; wearing deodorant is an everyday requirement for living in a modern society. If you're spending any amount of time around other people, it's a common courtesy to manage your body odor. Sweating is, of course, completely normal, but that doesn’t mean you have to be stinky, too.
Great-smelling colognes, bar soaps, or body washes are certainly a huge part of the equation, but a quality deodorant is an equally necessary component. A good deodorant is your most important tool in the fight against B.O. Body odor is caused by two things: Naturally occurring bacteria on the surface of your skin (especially in places like your underarms) and sweat, which the bacteria feed on.
Deodorants help reduce the amount of stank-causing bacteria on your skin while also controlling odor by covering it up with a much more pleasant scent. The most important thing to note is that deodorants won’t actually stop sweat; that’s an antiperspirant’s job, thanks to the addition of aluminum, which physically blocks sweat glands. You’ll notice this list doesn’t include any antiperspirants for that reason.
However, sweating is natural, and just because you sweat doesn’t mean you’ll automatically stink. Many people avoid the aluminum in antiperspirants in favor of deodorants that still get the job done without reducing sweat. Deodorants can also be ideal for people with sensitive skin thanks to the addition of gentle, often natural ingredients—and a natural deodorant can be a great option for these instances.
Choosing between a deodorant and an antiperspirant is a personal choice (and, for the record, you can switch back and forth), so find one that fits your lifestyle and give it a shot. Oars + Alps is a powerful, natural ingredients-backed deodorant that absorbs odor, while botanical agents nourish the skin. It’s vegan and cruelty-free with no alcohol, aluminum, parabens, sulfates, gluten, or phthalates.
The proprietary alpine caribous moss ingredient sourced from the Arctic Circle in Northern Finland is antioxidant-rich and boosts elasticity while guarding against environmental hazards like pollution and inflammation. Testing Notes: One of my biggest gripes with natural deodorants—apart from when they just don’t work—is residue. Whether chalky or oily, nothing is worse than when you put on a fresh shirt only for it to be ruined by deodorant schmutz.
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