Baking Soda Free Natural Deodorant: What It Means, and What to Expect

Are you looking for a baking soda free natural deodorant? Or are you wondering “should deodorant be baking soda free?” Or maybe “what does baking soda free deodorant even mean?”

Don’t worry. I’ve got you. I’ve heard from lots of baking soda–sensitive people since 2012, so I’ll share what I’ve learned.

Why baking soda is so common in natural deodorant

Most natural deodorants contain baking soda because it’s very effective at preventing odor. Since many people tolerate it well, they can get great odor protection without needing conventional antiperspirants.

However, some people are sensitive to baking soda in deodorant. Sometimes it happens right away, and other times it develops over time. There isn’t one single reason why. Changes in your body (hormones, detoxing, diet, and more) may play a role, but it’s likely different for each person.

If you need baking soda free, here’s the honest truth

If you’re someone who can’t use an organic deodorant with baking soda, I hear you. And I know it can get frustrating fast, because baking soda free deodorants do not work universally well for everyone. They can be hit-or-miss depending on the exact ingredient combination.

You will likely need to try a few different sensitive deodorants to find your best match. When you’re shopping, you really do have to look at the ingredients. Many formulas are extremely similar, and if you keep buying baking soda free deodorants with similar ingredients, you’re going to be disappointed.

Read the ingredient lists and look for different odor-fighting ingredients when you choose your next one. Also, look for money back guarantees. If a company refunds you when it doesn’t work, it makes the search a lot cheaper.

Our baking soda free option

Island Deodorant’s Sensitive (Baking Soda Free) Deodorant is unique. It contains zinc oxide (not common in deodorants), plus more familiar ingredients like magnesium, clay, and arrowroot to cover a broader range of people.

Please know it does not work perfectly for everyone. However, it does have a loyal following for those it works for, and we do offer a money back guarantee.

You can read reviews on our website here, and additional reviews on Amazon here.
Note: the lowest prices will always be on our website.

A note about ingredients

I’ve noticed that a lot of sensitive deodorants have long ingredient lists that are hard to pronounce. It’s a personal choice whether you’re okay with that or not. Here at Island Deodorant, I like to keep ingredients as simple as possible. Our Sensitive formula contains:

Coconut Oil*; Magnesium Hydroxide; Wildcrafted Candelilla Wax; Arrowroot Powder*; Non-Nano Zinc Oxide; Kaolin Clay; Jojoba Oil*; and Probiotics (*organic).

Bonus tip: occasional layering

Bonus Tip! Some customers find that their baking soda free natural deodorant works well for normal days, but not as well for extra active or hotter days. Some have told me they can occasionally layer a baking soda deodorant on top of their sensitive deodorant for a stronger boost. It seems to work for them because the first layer helps protect their skin. Of course, not everyone can do this, but some people can occasionally.

So now you know: the “best” baking soda free deodorant isn’t a simple answer. But with some time and ingredient reading, you can find the best match for you.

Other FAQ questions

What natural deodorant doesn’t have baking soda?

There are a lot of options. If you do an internet search, many will come up. Remember to check the ingredient list and watch for money back guarantees.

What is the best substitute for baking soda in deodorant?

That’s a tricky question, but our testing has shown that magnesium hydroxide and zinc oxide can both be good deodorizers and often work even better when used together.