9 Best Plastic-Free Deodorants (2025)
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Searching for a plastic-free deodorant that actually works? Keep reading to find my selection of 9 great sustainable options!
While these natural deodorants won’t stop the sweat, they will stop the odor caused by the bacteria on your armpits. You can find options for both women & men, and also for sensitive skin.
If you’re into DIYs, I shared at the end 4 DIY recipes for natural deodorants. Alrighty, now, let’s begin with the list!
9 Of The Best Plastic-Free Deodorants:
1. Ben & Anna Deodorant
Packaging and size: paper tube. 60gr
Baking soda | Vegan?: Yes | Yes
Ideal for: women and men
Origin: Germany
Find it at: Amazon
Key features: Soothing properties and no chemical stabilizers, protects against moisture and odor, solid consistency
Ben and Anna’s plastic-free deodorant works gently against moisture & odor and promotes freshness throughout the day. It is smooth, easy to apply, and never greasy or sticky! I’ve tried two different ones from them – the Mint and the Coco Mania & both work great.
2. Alum stone deodorant
Packaging & size: Cardboard box, 75g
Baking soda | Vegan?: No | Yes
Ideal for: women & men
Find it at: Amazon or local stores
Key features: Soothes razor burn, one block lasts 6–12 months, zero fragrance & zero plastic
Ok, hear me out. This plastic-free deodorant is made from potassium alum-a natural mineral salt that tackles odor-causing bacteria without clogging pores. It’s incredibly long-lasting and great for anyone who wants a fragrance-free, plastic-free deodorant alternative.
You simply wet the stone and apply it to clean, dry skin. I first tried it while traveling (after running out of my DIY deodorant). Even though I love my DIY natural deodorant, I must admit, I switched fully to the stone. It is truly impressive how well it works.
Just be careful to not drop it when you use it; speaking from experience 😀 it happened to me, and it broke into pieces.
3. WILD deodorant
Packaging and size: Aluminum case & compostable refills. A refill is 43 grams
Baking soda | Vegan?: Yes | Yes
Ideal for: women and men
Find it at: We Are Wild. Find a discount code for a free case at Wild
Key features: Customizable scents, moisturizing, refills last 4–6 weeks
Wild is a sustainable, aluminum-free deodorant that is 100% plastic-free. It comes in a reusable aluminum case, and once you finish it all up, you can order plastic-free compostable refills.
While it’s designed to work for most skin types, it didn’t work for me. My best friend got it, so I tried it and soon after applying it, I stank! Good to note is that she’s usually super duper sensitive with baking soda, and while WILD deodorant contains some amounts of it, my friend told me her skin wasn’t irritated at all.
4. Fat And The Moon
Packaging and size: glass jar & metal lid. 2oz (56gr) or 6oz (170gr)
Baking soda | Vegan?: No | No
Ideal for: women
Origin: the US
Find it at: Eco Roots
Key features: Handmade in small batches Aluminum-free Antimicrobial essential oils
This zero waste deodorant cream uses arrowroot and essential oils to keep you fresh without irritation. It’s great for people who want natural odor control without harsh ingredients. Contains beeswax.
5. Meow Meow Tweet stick OR cream
Packaging and size: Paper tube (50g) or glass jar (68g)
Baking soda | Vegan?: No | Yes
Ideal for: women
Origin: the US
Find it at: Earth Hero
Key features: Organic + fair trade ingredients, long-lasting, non-irritating
Meow Meow Tweet deodorant is cruelty-free, aluminum & baking soda free, made with certified organic & fair trade ingredients. Both options are with balm-like texture is great for sensitive skin. The plastic-free deodorant contains arrowroot powder, which neutralizes odor.
6. Lush deodorant bars
Packaging and size: naked bar. 3.1 oz (87gr) and 3.5 (99gr)
Ideal for: women
Baking soda | Vegan?: Yes | Yes
Ideal for: women
Find at: Lush – T’eo here & Aromaco here
Key features: Long-lasting freshness, essential oils for odor control
T’eo is full of sweat-absorbing powders and odor-neutralizing essential oils. The deodorant combats bacteria and microbes to keep you smelling fresh. Aromaco has the most active ingredients that eliminate microbes and odor-causing bacteria, while it also tightens pores and soothes the skin. I tried both of these and while I enjoyed the scent of T’eo more, Aromaco worked better for my skin.
7. Ethique deodorant bar
Packaging and size: Paper, 2.47oz (70g)
Baking soda | Vegan?: Yes | Yes
Origin: New Zealand
Ideal for: women and men
Find it at: Amazon
Key features: Doesn’t melt or get mushy, carbon neutral, cruelty-free & sustainably produced
Ethique’s plastic-free deodorant bar is vegan, non-toxic, and gentle on skin. I love that they offer a few options, including an unscented version for super sensitive pits. Botanica has a subtle floral scent and glides on smoothly.
Made in small batches with organic ingredients, this plastic-free deodorant is gentle and effective. Its minimalist formula makes it ideal for those with sensitive skin, and best of all, it comes in 100% compostable packaging.
9. EcoRoots zero waste cream
Packaging: Glass jar + metal lid
Baking soda | Vegan: No | Yes
Best for: Sensitive skin
Origin: US
Find it at: EcoRoots
Key features: Plastic-free, gentle cream texture, baking soda-free
EcoRoots deo is soothing, gentle, and organic. The texture is soft and balm-like, easy to apply with fingers, and totally non-irritating. It keeps odor at bay without harsh ingredients, making it a favorite for sensitive pits.
Bonus: DIY zero waste deodorant
Making your own plastic free deodorant at home is easy, cheap, and customizable.
You’ll need just a few ingredients like coconut oil, baking soda, cornstarch, and essential oils. I’ve tried several DIY versions over the years and they’ve worked surprisingly well!
Key features:
- Easy to make
- Great for sensitive skin
- Budget-friendly
- Custom scents
- Adjustable to your preferences
I have a full article on how to make DIY deodorant at home & video with step-by-step instructions for the 4 different DIY deodorants:
Summary
So there you have it – 9 of the best plastic free deodorants plus a few DIY ideas to try out. Whether you’re into jars, tubes, bars, or making your own, there’s a sustainalble and plastic-free deodorant for you.
Everyone’s body is different, so it may take a little trial and error to find the perfect fit.
Before purchasing any of those, you can also try to see what’s available to you locally – you can spot a good product if it consists of just a few natural ingredients & no additives.
Know of another awesome plastic-free deodorant? Drop it in the comments – I’d love to hear your favorites!
For people living in the north of Europe, I highly recommend Kaurilan Sauna products: https://kaurilansauna.fi/en/collections/deodorants
I prefer the non-vegan option as the beeswax keeps it from melting (tried the vegan one too but it melted too easily). Love the orange blossom and the scentless one. Haven’t tried the deo bar yet as it’s new, but it sounds wonderful!
These look great! Thank you for sharing 🙂 I can see that they also have international delivery!
Thanks! I have two more, from/in the US: Hey Humans (cardboard tube, several great unisex scents) and Booda Butter (glass, 1 kind only). I like both a lot.
Can I buy Fat And The Moon one in EU?
I think no 🙁 Or at least I didn’t find it in Europe. Since I’m also based in EU, I use Ben & Anna, which is I think made in Germany and I’m quite satisfied with it.
Thank you so much for investing the time to scan what’s out on the market against excellent criteria, synthesize everything into a single document, and publish it. And, you created a video with DIY deodorants. Amazing!
I hope that people will continue to support your efforts in this important work you’re doing to find solid products that are almost-zero-waste and meet other important criteria for a future to be possible for all of us.
With much gratitude!