Although health scares associated with using deodorants are widespread, the use of aluminium zirconium is the most worrying ingredient and has been associated with breast cancer and Altzeimers Disease. The under arm area is particularly vulnerable to absorbtion of the toxic ingredients used in commercial deodorants.
Below are a selection of chemical free deodorants you can feel confident to use.
Neal's Yard Remedies
A gentle and effective natural deodorant from Neal’s Yard, free from preservatives and pore-blocking aluminium salts. Instead with tea tree, ylang ylang and extracts of alpine moss (lichin) to prevent the growth of odour-causing bacteria, this deodorant has the added cooling and soothing properties of aloe vera for your comfort. £7.40100ml
Faith In Nature
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This push-up stick eliminates odour-causing bacteria and allows perspiration without body odour. Made from 100% pure natural rock crystal, this deodorant contains no aluminium chlorohydrate, does not block pores, is paraben free, contains no toxic ingredients and is hypoallergenic.
Use after a shower or bath, applying to wet skin under the arms. Alternatively, dampen the crystal and apply. Rinse the stick after use, and do not use on damaged or broken skin.
Green People
Refreshing and organic, Green People Gentle Control Rosemary Deodorant is a lightly scented and trustworthy. Rosemary and witch-hazel have anti-bacteria properties, and the deoderant is free from alcohol and aluminium. Will not prevent perspiration, an essential function of the body.
The essential oils of peppermint, 
lavender and eucalyptus kill the bacteria that cause body odour, whilst the floral waters of peppermint, cypress and thyme restrict bacterial growth.
All Organic Homme products are free from ethyl alcohol, artificial perfumes, parabens, petrochemicals colourants, lanolin, and other unnecessary synthetic ingredients.
Weleda Sage Deodorant is a spicy herbal fragrance with subtle woody undertones. Made using pure essential oils distilled from Mediterranean and tropical plants including sage, pine, rosemary and lavender, to produce an effective long lasting deodorant. This subtle combination works to counteract unpleasant body odours without inhibiting the important functions of the skin. Free from aluminium salts.
Tea Tree deodorant stick from Jason, 
carefully formulated for energising freshness.
Pure, carefully balanced organic ingredients, Jason deodorants are totally free from parabens, mineral oils, petrolatum, drying alcohols, lauryl/laureth sulphates, aluminium chlorohydrates, all pore-clogging ingredients, known irritants and environmentally hazardous materials, artificial colours and animal by-products.
Liz Earle has built up a highly respected brand of Naturally Active Skincare. Founded in 1995, this Great British brand boasts their passion for the products they create, claiming they really work on every skin type by harnessing the potent powers of the finest quality naturally active ingredients they use. As she publishes her latest book - Liz Earle Skin Secrets, we questioned Liz about this passion for her products and the active steps the company are taking to become more sustainable.
