The Best Men’s Deodorant without Aluminium

No man wants to be remembered as the guy with bad body odour. And while a daily shower and deodorant generally keep the least enticing odours at bay, not all deodorants are created equal. For a number of reasons, many men prefer to avoid antiperspirants and deodorants containing aluminium.

Aluminium is the most abundant metal on the planet and its salts are prevalent as an ingredient in a number of BO-battling roll-on products for their sweat and odour-blocking properties. For some men though, aluminium-based antiperspirants and deodorants may:

• Make them overheat. Aluminium fends off BO by plugging the sweat ducts. But sweating is the body’s natural cooling mechanism.
• Stain their clothes. Especially shirts of the white variety.
• Cause skin irritation under the armpits.

If you’ve experienced any of these undesirable side effects, it is well worth considering a deodorant without aluminium, which takes on the job by fighting BO and controlling it, rather than inhibiting perspiration, which is the function of an antiperspirant. Scroll on for the best men’s deodorant without aluminium.

 

The best unscented option: MenScience Advanced Deodorant

Aluminium and fragrance-free deodorant

Scent: Unscented

Suited to: Sensitive skin types, thanks to its non-irritating, hypoallergenic and vegan formula

 

The best aluminium and alcohol-free option: Baxter of California Alcohol Free Deodorant

Aluminium and alcohol-free deodorant

Scent: Citrus-herbal-musk aroma

Suited to: All skin types, including those with sensitive underarms

Notable achievements: GQ Grooming Award Winner for Best Deodorant; AskMen.com Grooming Award Winner

 

The best natural option: Salt & Stone Eucalyptus & Bergamot Natural Deodorant

Deodorant free of aluminium, alcohol, baking soda, parabens, synthetic fragrances and dyes

Scent: Eucalyptus, bergamot and pink grapefruit aroma

Suited to: All skin types, including those with sensitive underarms

 

The most affordable option: Tabac Original Deodorant Stick

Aluminium-free deodorant

Scent: Classic spiced Tabac aroma

Suited to: All skin types

 

Honourable mentions:

Speick Men Deodorant Stick

Deodorant free of aluminium, colours, preservatives, mineral oils, silicone, parabens, gluten and lactose

Scent: Sage and lavender oil aroma

Suited to: All skin types, including those with sensitive underarms

 

Jack Black Pit CTRL Deodorant

Deodorant free of aluminium, alcohol, parabens and sulphates

Scent: Rosemary, eucalyptus and Juniper berry aroma

Suited to: All skin types

 

Geo. F. Trumper Limes Deodorant Stick

Aluminium, alcohol and triclosan-free deodorant

Scent: West Indian extract of limes

Suited to: All skin types

 

Taylor of Old Bond Street St. James Deodorant

Aluminium and paraben-free deodorant

Scent: Profile of citrus, florals and spices

Suited to: All skin types, including those with sensitive underarms

 

For more gumptious grooming products to keep body odour at bay:

• Shop men’s deodorant 
• Shop men’s antiperspirant 
• Shop men’s fragrance and cologne
• Shop body wash 
• Shop body soap 
• Shop body scrub 

If you are concerned by how much you perspire, even when you’re not necessarily hot or running a marathon, consider seeing your GP or a dermatologist to investigate further. Conditions such as hyperhidrosis can cause excessive sweating regardless of body temperature or exercise.