9 Eco-Friendly Deodorant Brands For Beating BO (2024)

Meow Meow Tweet’s Cruelty-Free Eco-Friendly Deodorant

Meow Meow Tweet makes small-batch deodorant in a zero waste cardboard stick or glass-packaged cream.

No matter which you choose, the packaging is 100% recyclable, but for a genuinely environment-friendly deodorant, we recommend compostable cardboard sticks. Plus, then you don’t have to use your fingers to apply!

Sustainable deodorant packaging aside, they’re sustainable for all types of skin, too, thanks to their sensitive skin-friendly baking soda-free deodorant variety.

All their deodorants are 100% vegan, cruelty-free, palm oil free, and 100% natural—with most ingredients also being certified USDA organic.

But MMT’s huge fan base isn’t just because of that. It’s also because, like all their highly effective products, it’s an eco-friendly deodorant that works—really!

The SJ team has sampled and sweat-tested the sticks ourselves and must say, we’re impressed.

Not only does the delightfully colorful tube brighten up our bathroom, but the light, easy-on solid deodorant work for hours and hours, even on a hot day.

About Meow Meow Tweet

Meow Meow Tweet is a small-batch skin care company offering a cute range of body care, facial care, soaps, and deodorants.

All their products are 100% cruelty-free, certified organic or natural, vegan, and palm oil free.

They source all of their ingredients ethically, including cocoa butter, shea butter, sugar, coconut oil, and coffee, which are all from fair trade suppliers.

All their packaging is 100% recyclable, and they support an impressive number of charities with ongoing monthly donations.

Not to tweet their horn, but they’re definitely one of the most sustainable deodorant brands around!

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Ethique’s Sustainable Deodorant That Actually Works

If you haven’t been able to tell yet, we’ve been big fans of Ethique since the days when they were one of the first companies to put zero-waste shampoo bars on the map.

These palm-free deodorants are both practical and one of the most sustainable options we’ve seen. They’re certified palm oil-free, cruelty-free, aluminum-free, and even baking soda-free.

In addition to anti-inflammatory zinc oxide, jojoba oil, almond oil, and essential oils, they also (uniquely, may we add) have bamboo, a natural absorbent that can soak up 200% of its weight in sweat and oil.

So while they’re not a sustainable antiperspirant deodorant, they will make your puts feel significantly drier because it absorbs the sweat quickly.

At least that’s what we found in our experience. While we’d have good luck finding other eco deodorants that stop odors, they typically fall a little short on the moisture department, which sets Ethique apart.

About Ethique

Ethique is a New Zealand-based Certified B Corp that makes all kinds of hair care products, facial scrubs, and soap in zero waste bar or cardboard stick form.

Everything is also vegan, cruelty-free, palm oil free, and mostly organic.

The third-party audits required to maintain their B-Corp status ensure the supply chain is held to top-notch environmental and ethical standards.

Above and beyond that, this brand is certified carbon-neutral (though they actually offset 120% of operations) and donates the higher amount of either 2% of yearly revenue or 20% of profit to charities.

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Fat and the Moon’s Sustainable Coconut Deodorant

Fat and the Moon has landed among the stars with its aluminum-free deodorant cream.

We’ve tested the Aluminum Free Deodorant Cream and can attest to the high-quality formula of organic ingredients that don’t leave behind chalky streaks.

The natural deodorant doesn’t include any parabens, sulfates, phthalates, or harmful chemicals.

The deodorant cream fights body odor-causing bacteria with coconut oil and baking soda. Natural ingredients like arrowroot powder, beeswax, and organic essential oils help absorb moisture.

Or, for a baking soda-free deodorant, go with the Sensitive Pit Deodorant, which they promise won’t cause rashes on even the most sensitive skin.

Both options come in a reusable glass jar with the fresh scent of black pepper, bergamot, and a bit of citrus.

This unique scent is one of our favorite things about it. It’s refreshing and subtle—as we tend not to like scents that are too overpowering—but also lasting. We can catch whiffs of it (instead of ourselves) hours later!

About Fat and the Moon

Woman-owned Fat and the Moon is a beauty brand that crafts their catalog of balms, lotions, face masks, oils, and natural deodorants in Grass Valley, California.

Each product is made-to-order, ensuring high-quality freshness and minimal waste.

You can find clearly stated ingredients on all their skincare products and while not all ingredients are organic, they are 100% natural. Fat and the Moon never use palm oil.

Each item is shipped in plastic-free packaging and recycled materials, and Fat and the Moon contributes to nonprofit organizations whenever possible.

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EcoRoots’ Most Sustainable Deodorant

If you want an eco-friendly deodorant that works, look no further than EcoRoots.

We’ve tested a whole range of sustainable beauty products, many of which are from EcoRoots and we can safely say they’re one of our favorite sustainable brands.

There are two natural deodorants to choose from, each with formulas that reduce odor without blocking your pores.

If you prefer eco-friendly roll-on deodorant, you can select scents like Coconut, Lavender, and Eucalyptus Mint, all packaged in compostable cardboard tubes.

We tried this one as well, and found it also left us feeling fresh and fragrant throughout the day. Even during intense workouts, it stood tall, proving that natural can be just as effective as conventional deodorants.

We really appreciate that EcoRoots makes the vegan choice to include wildcrafted candelilla wax over beeswax and our pits love the added shea butter, which helps moisturize and soothe.

You can also select the Deodorant Cream designed for sensitive skin and shipped in a recyclable glass jar. This option comes in the same scents, alongside Citrus, Rose Geranium, and a fragrance-free option.

Both of the formulas are silicone, preservative, and paraben-free. The deodorants are completely palm oil-free, using only natural ingredients.

About EcoRoots

EcoRoots goes above and beyond when it comes to ethical cleaning, beauty, bath, and skincare products.

The Colorado-based zero waste online store uses natural, vegan, cruelty-free, and plastic-free ingredients. Some options do include palm oil and beeswax, however.

The zero waste shampoos, oils, lotions, and natural deodorants are made in the United States—all shipped in plastic-free packaging.

EcoRoots also contributes a portion of its sales to the Ocean Conservancy as per their 1% For the Planet commitment.

My Personal Review of EcoRoots Deodorant:

“I’m a big fan of the Rose Geranium and Coconut. Works really well (except maybe if your doing intense exercise, you might want to add a bit more product). The scents are subtle, unlike all the conventional Axe-type deos. And the product is creamy (it does have a slightly grainy texture, probably because of the natural formulation), more than other brands I’ve tried, I found the application really easy, especially in summer the product becomes very soft. The only drawback (a small one), and this goes for all deodorants in a jar, is having to wash my hands after using the product.”

Review by Lyall Mabin, SJ’s Co-founder

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Hammond Herbs Eco-Friendly Craft Deodorant Tubes

Hammond Herbs Pit Stop deodorants are available in scents like Lemongrass & Peppermint, Tea Tree & Lavender, and Bergamot & Lime.

If you need sustainable men’s deodorant, Orange & Patchouli is a go-to for its rich, piney scent with a touch of citrus.

These deodorants aren’t baking soda-free but use certified organic ingredients, including cold-pressed virgin coconut oil, shea butter, arrowroot powder, non-GMO vitamin E oil, and essential oils.

Hammond packages each stick in a biodegradable push-up tube with elegant designs that are hard to say goodbye to when they run dry.

The natural, palm oil-free deodorant doesn’t contain any synthetic fragrances, preservatives, parabens, aluminum, or animal testing.

About Hammond Herbs

Hammond Herbs has humble beginnings as a small-batch beauty supplier.

Based in Oregon, Elise and Jeff Hammond started by making homemade deodorant and today, they lovingly small batch handcraft all body butters, deodorants, vegan tooth powders, and more.

This “DIY and tree hugging” brand uses ethically sourced ingredients from Mountain Rose Herbs or local Fair Trade suppliers.

Jeff and Elise package all the products in compostable containers and ship them in 100% plastic-free materials.

To give back, Hammond Herbs makes regular donations to local charities that aid the homeless.

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HiBAR’s Sustainable Deodorant

HiBAR raises the bar when it comes to natural deodorant.

Their highly effective and concentrated formula eliminates excess sweat, smells, and plastic. It’s a plant-based formula containing ingredients like coconut oil, arrowroot powder, and shea butter.

There are three scents to choose from, including Fresh Rain & Cucumber, Lavender & Jasmine, and fan-favorite, Bergamot & Cedar.

Their natural deodorant is also vegan, cruelty-free, and doesn’t contain any parabens, phthalates, aluminum, or dyes.

All of the tubes are packaged in 100% compostable or recyclable materials.

About HiBAR

HiBAR is based out of Minnesota and is committed to preventing excessive plastic from ending up in your medicine cabinet.

They produce cruelty-free staples, like zero-waste conditioner and eco-friendly shampoo bars, which we love.

HiBAR doesn’t use any parabens, sulfates, phthalates, synthetic fragrances, or animal-derived ingredients in any of its beauty supplies.

They are Leaping Bunny and Vegan Society Certified, and everything is packaged in plastic-free materials and shipped in recyclable or compostable materials.

HiBAR also gives back, working with organizations like rePurpose Global to help eliminate plastic waste.

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PAPR Cosmetics’ Environment Friendly Deodorants

PAPR Cosmetics offers some of the most eco-friendly deodorants, from the ingredients to the packaging.

There are six scents to choose from, with notes of grapefruit, bergamot, sandalwood, cedarwood, lemongrass, and more. PAPR also carries an unscented option without any artificial fragrances.

Each tube uses natural ingredients, like shea butter, coconut oil, tapioca starch, and various essential oils.

All of their deodorant is vegan and cruelty-free, without any parabens, silicone, sulfates, or aluminum.

As far as deodorant with sustainable packaging goes, PAPR goes above and beyond—all the tubes are fully recyclable and biodegradable, and for every tree they use, they plant a new one in its place.

About PAPR Cosmetics

PAPR has two things in mind when designing products: the highest quality ingredients and the least environmental impact.

That’s why the sustainable deodorant brand uses 99.98% FSC-certified paper packaging that’s 100% biodegradable and recyclable.

What’s the remaining .02% made of?

PAPR uses an ultra-thin cornstarch membrane which is entirely biodegradable.

They also use soy-based inks and never test their products on animals.

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Rainwater Botanicals’ Earth-Friendly Deodorant

Rainwater Botanicals is one of the best sustainable deodorant brands that produce high-quality, small-batch products.

Their effective natural deodorant contains just four simple ingredients—certified organic virgin coconut oil, tamanu oil, neem seed oil, and clay—in addition to various essential oils to achieve scents like Coconut Lime and Lavender Sage.

Their deodorants include both baking soda-based and baking soda-free options.

Both options are aluminum-free, cruelty-free, vegan, palm oil-free, and packaged in biodegradable, renewable, compostable rollers.

About Rainwater Botanicals

Rainwater Botanicals stands by three core values: natural ingredients, zero animal testing, and sustainability.

Rainwater removed all palm oil for their beauty products, and most items are vegan and cruelty-free, except for select items that contain beeswax.

They also utilize paperboard, glass jars, or metal tins, and offer refills whenever possible. The shipping materials are zero waste, as they use recycled paper and boxes and corn starch packing peanuts.

Rainwater Botanicals contributes to North Beach Paws animal shelter and various children’s organizations within their community.

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Each & Every Best Natural Sustainable Deodorant

Each & Every makes a “Worry-Free” deodorant.

Whether you’re concerned about the poor recyclability of deodorant tubes, animal testing, or aluminum and other toxic ingredients, they’ve got the solution.

These cruelty-free, vegan, and baking soda-free tubes contain no aluminum, parabens, synthetic fragrances or gluten.

There are only five key ingredients, all rated low risk by the EWG’s Skin Deep database. These include coconut oil, tapioca starch, earth wax, Dead Sea salt, and antioxidant salt.

In fact, they worked hand in hand using the EWG’s fantastic resources to develop this stink-free sustainable formula, and feel they accomplished just that.

They then use high-quality essential oils to craft one of their many scents, like Vanilla, Juniper & Mint, Citrus & Vetiver, Coconut & Lime, and more.

Their plastic-tube deodorants are made from plastic, although they are recyclable, and Each & Every has implemented a Recycling Program, so you can send in your empties to ensure they get properly recycled.

About Each & Every

Each & Every was born when Lauren and Mikah combined their knowledge and backgrounds in the beauty industry with frustration at the lack of better natural deodorant options.

Now, this sustainable brand operates with the goal of making “each and every person feel good about the products they use on their body. Without compromise.”

In addition to deodorant, they now also make perfumes.

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