Does shopping for vegan deodorant have you up in arms? Everyone has different needs, but whether you’re shopping at your local health-food store, drugstore, or mega-mart or online, there are vegan deodorants for everyone. The following products are never tested on animals and don’t contain any animal-derived ingredients, so you can rest assured that animals such as rabbits, mice, and rats weren’t harmed. One of them is sure to meet your needs, whether you want a strong antiperspirant, deodorant, a natural deodorant stone, or even if you would like to make your own.
Antiperspirants
Antiperspirants are chemical agents that reduce perspiration or sweating.
Dove
Tom’s of Maine
Deodorants
Deodorants are not antiperspirants—they do not prevent sweating. They work by masking the smell produced by sweat-eating bacteria.
Secret
Aubrey Organics
Desert Essence
Dr. Hauschka
Herban Cowboy
JĀSÖN Natural Care
Kiss My Face
Lavanila
LUSH
Meow Meow Tweet
Nature’s Gate
Pacifica
Sam’s Natural Deodorant
Schmidt’s Naturals
Tom’s of Maine
Deodorant Stones
This is nature’s deodorant: A combination of mineral salts that control odor-causing bacteria.
Body Crystal
Crystal Body Deodorant
Deodorant Stones
Deodorant Wipes
For when you’re on the go and need to clean up quickly.
Homemade Deodorant
If you’re feeling ambitious, you can even make your own deodorant. Choose essential oils that aren’t tested on animals, like those from Aura Cacia and ECO. Modern Essentials. Some people are sensitive to essential oils, so always do a small test on your skin and wait for 24 hours to see whether you have an adverse reaction before applying any of these oils liberally.
On a small saucer, mix the following oils together. Once combined, apply a thin layer of the mixture under your arms until it’s completely rubbed in.
- 6 drops of jojoba oil
- 2 drops of essential lavender oil
- 1 drop of essential rose oil
- 1 drop of essential vanilla oil
Looking for deodorant designed specifically for men? Here’s a list of 13 vegan options. Remember to make sure that the personal-care and beauty products you choose are from brands that don’t test on animals. You can use our database to find companies that are kind to animals: