Good deodorants (not anti-perspirants)?

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Can anyone recommend a natural-style deodorant that works? Not an anti-perspirant that stops sweating, but one that prevents the stink.

I use Tom maines, they are natural with no nasties. I get mine from Amazon, the calendula one is beautiful, and it lasts all day.

Toms of maine, sorry.

i have used vaseline intensive care cream deodorant for years. goes on as a cream and leaves pits fresh all day. (i tend to get sticky underarms when i use a spray). best deodorant ever

Pitrok is amazing! Much better than those messy things at Lush. They sell Pitrok in Boots and Superdrug and it seriously stops any smells at all. I have the unscented stick which lasts for ages and also the roll-on for travel. I've had no ingrown hairs or armpit irritation since I started using it.

I am a rather sweaty person too FYI

I have been pleased with Lush deodorant bars, and with Toms of Maine.

I thought Pitrok was fantastic, but it smashes very easily if you drop it, and also I found that the rock itself started to smell awful after a while, even though I was very careful about only using it on freshly washed skin. I tried several times and always ended up throwing it out when I'd only used about a third of it.

I've been impressed with Crystal mineral salt protection roll-on.. I think I got it in Boots.

Oooh bettybleep, stinky Pitrok does not sound fun!

I apply mine in the bedroom and leave it to air dry before replacing the cap so have not yet smashed it or noticed any smell.

The scented roll-on version does seem fairly free of these problems, so that still might be a good starting point.

It took me about a week to get used to having some sweat come out and not panic about smell, but these salt/mineral products really do stop any smell.

Whichever brand you use, be smug in the knowledge that they must be better than blocking your pores with aluminium chloride.

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I've been using Toms of Maine (unscented) for a few years and I think it's really good, and has better deodorising properties than the anti-perspirant I used to use. I buy it in Sainsburys and have a recollection that I didn't see it in Boots the last time I looked, so I don't know how widely available it is.

Another vote for Toms here. I've been using it for a couple of years. I did try Pitrok. I forget why I stopped but I didn't like it for some reason.

I still use an anti-perspirant on days when I'm likely to get nervous (like giving a presentation or an exam) but otherwise have had no problem with Toms.

The scares about breast cancer and ammonium chloride convinced me. And blocking pores can't be a good thing.

I use pitrok and love it. I actually sweat less, and am less uncomfortable (sticky) than I am with anti-perspirant.

Be warned, it seems to take most people a week or two to adjust to something like pitrok - it can all feel a bit sweaty at first. But it does improve x1,000 in a week or two.

was just about to express my disappointment in pitrock. made me feel sweaty and uncomfortable! thanks hopefully, maybe i didn't give it enough of a chance!

Another vote for Pitrok. It really does work.

another vote for Toms of Maine here.

I found Pitrock and Toms of Maine to be ineffective.
By far the best deodorant I have used is Aubrey's Northwoods Herbal Pine Deodorant.The scent lasts all day and is not overly masculine. I would not use anything else. Some decent healthfood shops stock it otherwise you can get it online.www.aubreyorganicsuk.co.uk
I have also used Dr.Hauschka roll on.It comes in two scents Floral and Fresh.It costs £11.95 for 50ml.
Lavera's deodorants are good and come in a variety of scents.Roll on is £8.95 and spray £9.95.www.Soorganic.com