I’ve dabbled with natural deodorants before and have found some I really do love -- but when it comes summer time, I revert to plain old anti-perspirant. I want to feel dry, and I don’t want to ruin my outfits with sweat, or scare people on the subway away with my stench. I’ve heard Native Deodorant is one of the best on the market, so I replaced my regular deodorant with Native’s Coconut & Vanilla for three weeks. Could this $12 natural deodorant do the trick?
When I first opened my tube of Native I was met with the most delicious whiff of Coconut & Vanilla -- both sweet and sophisticated. If they bottled this fragrance up and sold it as perfume, I’d buy it in a heartbeat. One of my favorite things about Native is how invisible it feels on my skin. Often, especially with natural deodorants, there’s a sticky, wet residue left behind. Native is weightless -- it almost feels like there's nothing there.
Native’s deodorizing capabilities come from three main ingredients. Magnesium hydroxide and sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) help neutralize odor-causing bacteria, and tapioca starch keeps your pits feeling dry. Some added bonuses? Moisturizing coconut oil and shea butter, along with probiotics that balance and lessen odor. Native has even created an alternate line of deodorants for those with sensitive skin, formulated with arrowroot powder instead of baking soda for sensitive underarms.
Now, this is what I’m really judging when it comes to deodorant: odor and moisture. In terms of keeping me smelling fresh all day long, Native did a really great job. I can’t think of one day during the testing process where I thought I smelled bad (and you can reach out to my roommates for a fact check). Jokes aside, for a moderately-sweaty gal, Native more than excelled at its job of odor protection.
Aluminum-free, cruelty-free, and eco-friendly? I can get on board with that. Native’s values are represented through their products, packaging, and overall ethos, and it's nice to know that my deodorant is keeping my underarms feeling dry and fresh, while also supporting human and environmental health.
A natural deodorant that actually works, and only costs $12? With so many tantalizing scent combinations? If you still don't believe me, you can trust Native's more than 15,000 5-star reviews. Clean up your beauty routine: say goodbye to aluminum and hello to your new favorite natural deodorant.
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