The Best Deodorants for Excessive Sweating

Are you or someone you care about dealing with excessive sweating?

Whether the excessive sweat comes from nerves, regular gym sessions, or a genetic propensity, dealing with the odor and appearance of excess sweat can be both a vulnerable and difficult experience.

To help you through this process, we have compiled a list of the best deodorants to help you find a product that will help you battle the sweat and leave you feeling confident and refreshed.

Deodorant or Antiperspirant? A New Mindset

Antiperspirants

If you struggle with excessive sweat, chances are that you have tried to find the strongest, most chemical-laden antiperspirant formulas in a desperate effort to stem the sweaty flow.

Antiperspirants directly block sweat from being released, with the use of fine aluminum particles.

If you find yourself struggling however, with no noticeable improvements, or find that such formulas stop working eventually, leaving your skin dry, red and achy, you are not alone.

Bodily Regulation

The problem arises from the beautiful adaptive and self-regulating nature of our bodies. The body releases sweat partially when there are toxins or temperature imbalances that need to be regulated. These bring your body back to its optimum state of being, or homeostasis.

If this process is blocked for long enough, the body will compensate, making even more sweat, or producing sweat in typically less-sweaty areas. Thus those who already struggle with excess sweat can find that antiperspirants make the problem worse with time.

In addition, antiperspirants are also known for being harsh, causing irritation to the delicate underarm area with time, especially in those who shave regularly.

Deodorants

Deodorants are an alternative approach to sweat management that work on the principle that we should work in unity with our body, rather than fight against it.

Most deodorants look to absorb excess sweat, and also change the scent profile of sweat over time, by working on the bacteria in the armpit that cause the sweat to have an offensive odor.

This does mean you need to give deodorants time - time for the body to detoxify, time for the body to downregulate sweat production again, and time for the product to change your sweat profile. You may need to apply the product more frequently than you are used to.

A real advantage of deodorants, especially when natural, are their gentle properties. By reducing chemical intake into your body, you are lowering the very stress that may contribute to your sweating.

We also love that deodorants can also be used on most parts of your body, not just the armpits - a real must for any person dealing with excessive sweating.

Best Deodorants for Excessive Sweating

Are you ready to learn to love your body? Take a look through the best deodorants that will treat your sweaty skin with nourishment and balance, leaving the battleground-mindset far behind.

1. Blu Atlas Deodorant

Blu Atlas Deodorant

Number one on our list of the best deodorants for excessive sweating is the powerful, natural and clinically-driven enigma - the Classic Deodorant from Blu Atlas.

Blu Atlas delivers top quality products that do not make sacrifices on personal health or the wellbeing of the environment whilst also utilizing unique ingredients that revolutionize the kind of results that we can expect natural products to deliver.

This means that whilst having scientific backing and rave reviews, this product is truly kind to your skin, containing over 95% natural ingredients and no sulfates, parabens, phthalates or synthetic fragrances.

Ingredients

This deodorant is headed by an unstoppable natural trio; volcanic ash, bamboo extract and horsetail extract. Whilst volcanic ash tightens pores and absorbs oils and debris, bamboo and horsetail rush in to fight inflammation, rebalance bacteria and repair any lingering skin issues.

With the addition of coco-caprylate, this formulation will also provide a thin layer of moisturizer to your skin, for that soft silky finish even with regular shaving.

This deodorant is rounded off with nourishing aloe vera, cut through with a refreshing herbal scent provided by sage leaf extract, to have you smelling as sweet as a cool forest breeze.

Bonus

Blu Atlas’s range of deodorants comes in three scents. If sage does not appeal to you, try the fruity, summer sensation of the coconut apricot blend, or opt for the fragrance-free option and pair it with your favorite perfume or aftershave.

Nervous about trying out a deodorant for the first time, or have been stung before by ineffective natural solutions? Rest easy as Blu Atlas offers a money-back guarantee for a risk-free dip into the deodorant game.

2. Drunk Elephant Sweet Pitti Deodorant Cream

Drunk Elephant Sweet Pitti Deodorant Cream

Number two on our list of the best deodorants for excessive sweat is the Sweet Pitti Deodorant Cream from Drunk Elephant.

This is an elegant formula, without many of the nasties mentioned in the previous entry, along with no essential oils, silicons, dyes or drying alcohols. There is also no baking soda, a common natural deodorant ingredient that can be highly irritating to some skin types.

Ingredients

The two top ingredients in this sweat-curbing formula are mandelic acid and arrowroot powder.

Mandelic acid decimates any bacteria that cause odor, whilst also toning and exfoliating the skin. Arrowroot powder is super-absorbent, lapping up excess sweat with no issues, along with any other toxins and dead skin cells sitting on the skin surface.

These two ingredients are supported by several deeply nourishing and youth-restoring ingredients. Shea butter replenishes the skin right at the skin barrier,injecting vital vitamins and fatty acids back into dry and tired skin.

The exotic oils of marula, mongongo and baobab seed oil support this action with deep moisturization, and rejuvenate the skin, resulting in a healthy glow without any sweat or odor.

Bonus

This formulation has a pH level of 4.0, which is considered friendly to the skin, and aversive to odor-causing bacteria. In your fight for a body re-balance, this kind of formulation is a great start.

This deodorant has a soft creamy texture and can be applied by hand to the skin - a gentle approach that allows for your own personal touch.

3. Malin+Goetz Eucalyptus Deodorant

Malin+Goetz Eucalyptus Deodorant

Third on our list of the best deodorants for excessive sweating is the Eucalyptus Deodorant from Malin + Goetz.

This deodorant is what Malin + Goetz are known for, being their best selling-product now for over a decade. If you’re looking for a product that continues to dependably perform and sell, day-in, day-out, this could be the new deodorant choice for you.

Ingredients

The two key excessive sweat-fighting ingredients in this formula are an all-natural eucalyptus extract and the well-known odor-neutraliser, citronellyl.

Eucalyptus extract is a powerfully scented tree-derivative. It has deodorizing and anti-bacterial properties that will attack any excessive sweat issues directly, whilst having a unique scent profile that seamlessly transmutes any natural sweat odors into sweet and palatable aromas.

Citronellyl also deconstructs and masks odor molecules with a vengeance, rolled into a smooth and moisturizing formula with the aid of propylene glycol.

Bonus

The modern consumer desires a product that is not only effective, but also created consciously. Malin + Goetz checks these boxes, with sustainable packing and a product that is both vegan and cruelty-free.

It is truly a feat to have created a cult-following around a deodorant. We encourage you to join the hype if you are looking for a smooth deodorant without any residues or nasties.

4. Kosas Chemistry AHA Serum Deodorant

Kosas Chemistry AHA Serum Deodorant

Fourth on our list of the best deodorants for excessive sweating is the Chemistry AHA Serum from Kosa Sport.

If you have damaged your armpits from years of harsh antiperspirant use, and need a product that can deliver high levels of sweat protection even during exercise, this could be the deodorant for you. If high-end and clinical speaks to you, this is also an excellent selection.

Ingredients

As a titular ingredient, we must start with mentioning the AHAs. AHAs are an absolute must-have when it comes to skin care trends at this moment. AHAs exfoliate and rejuvenate skin, which is especially important for those dark and humid skin areas that don’t receive much air or light.

After the skin has been cleared from odor-trapping particles, shikimic acid sweeps in as a natural deodorizer. To repair your skin back to beauty and youth, this formula contains hyaluronic acid, another skin-care must-have at the moment, along with soothing pure aloe vera juice.

And yes, this is a gel formulation. This product dries with a sheer matte finish so you can bare your pits even during the hardest of exercise regimes.

Bonus

This product really stands out from the crowd as providing a whole spa treatment to your underarms. After years of sweat and product damage, why not treat this delicate area to a little facial-like beauty treatment.

Another product with stellar reviews from thousands, this is a product that doesn’t miss. Along with this sensitive fragrance-free version we love, there are two other scents to try.

5. Necessaire The Deodorant Gel Eucalyptus

Necessaire The Deodorant Gel Eucalyptus

Fifth on our list of the best deodorants for excessive sweating is The Deodorant Gel from Necessaire.

Adding another gel formulation to our list of recommendations, we endeavor to show that using deodorants doesn’t mean resorting to products with strange, grainy or oily textures. Deodorants can in fact be products with elegance, simplicity and grace.

Ingredients

This is another product boasting 5% AHAs for that dark-circle clearing and odor quashing action, in a gel formulation.

This product stands out in its use of B vitamins and flower extracts. Vitamin B3, also known as niacinamide, increases the strength and texture of the skin. Vitamin B5, also known as panthenol, rebalances natural oil production in the skin.

Chamomile is a highly calming and gently scented flower that is packed with beneficial antioxidants. For long-term protection of your skin, such compounds are essential. When your skin is overall in health and balance, your sweat mechanisms will rebalance too.

Bonus

This product has been inundated with awards, with four awards in 2022 alone. These include awards from trusted health and beauty publications, such as Marie Claire UK and Women's Health.

For further credibility, this product has also been tested by dermatologists, and is suitable for all skin types. This includes normal, dry, oily, combination and sensitive skins.

6. Calvin Klein CK One Deodorant Stick

Calvin Klein CK One Deodorant Stick

Number six on our list of the best deodorants for excessive sweating is the CK One Deodorant from Calvin Klein.

Ck One is an iconic scent that lasts the test of time. Fans were really excited when Calvin Klein created this product that rolled fragrance and deodorant into one, a scent made to suit men and women alike. This could be a great last-minute birthday gift, or a handy travel addition.

Ingredients

It is hard to go beyond the iconic CK One fragrance when laying down the ingredients of this particular deodorant. No matter how profusely you may be sweating, the CK One fresh and citrusy fragrance is sure to cut through and mitigate odor to a significant extent.

If you’ve ever been curious what this scent is constructed of, we describe the main notes here. The base is a seductive musk and amber blend, layered on with fresh fruits such as papaya and pineapple. This is rounded off with spicey bergamot, cardamon and zingy green tea notes.

Clinical compounds are added to fight odor, including citronellol and benzyl salicylate.

Bonus

There is always some reassurance to be found in trying out a new product from a firmly established household name. Calvin Klein brings together both prestige and affordability, allowing most to reach a feeling of luxury in the sacred space of the home.

This product can also be found readily stocked at a range of retailers, and is easily obtained again if you fall in love with this deodorant.

7. Sukin Natural Deodorant Spray

Sukin Natural Deodorant Spray

Number seven on our list of the best deodorants for excessive sweating is the Natural Deodorant Spray from Sukin.

This is the first on our list to come in a spray form, and also the first to herald an organics brand from down under, in Australia. Sukin strives for ecologically protective and naturally effective products, for even the most sensitive of skins.

Ingredients

In line with the Sukin ethos, this deodorant is packed with herbal odor-fighting remedies. This includes nettle-leaf extract, burdock, horsetail, tangerine peel oil and lavender oil. Many of these provide a wonderful fragrance that melds with natural human sweat profiles.

Citric acid is little known for its role in dealing with excessive sweating and the associated odor issues. This compound, along with Zinc, is fantastic for neutralizing those odor-causing bacteria, especially through its action on the pH of the skin.

Bonus

We love how the mist form of this deodorant allows for a light and even coating of deodorant, especially for hard-to reach areas such as the back. This is also a great formula for a light refresh during the day, as a pick-me-up dose of aromatherapy.

8. Old Spice Pure Sport High Endurance Deodorant Stick

Old Spice Pure Sport High Endurance Deodorant Stick

Number eight on our list of the best deodorants for excessive sweating is the Pure Sport Deodorant Stick from Old Spice.

Old Spice is another household name like Calvin Klein. Old Spice was one of the early pioneers in the aluminum-free deodorant game. If you like the texture of a classical deodorant, and love a warm spicy scent, this could be the perfect deodorant choice for you.

Ingredients

Just like the Calvin Klein counterpart, we must start with describing the scent of this product. It is sweet, as we have come to love from Old Spice, with a refreshing twist of mint and bright citrus notes. This is a great match for anyone identifying with a deeply masculine energy.

We also love that this blend contains no baking soda, despite the traditional approach to deodorizing, and stands by an impressive claim of 48 hour deodorizing action.

Bonus

When it comes to making changes to your behaviors in accordance with your goals, it is imperative to make your new choices easy to make, by making them easy to access.

This is another product stocked widely and affordability, making the switch to a deodorant that little bit easier, and with a little more comfort as a household name.

9. Salt & Stone Lavender & Sage Natural Deodorant

Salt & Stone Lavender & Sage Natural Deodorant

Number nine on our list of the best deodorants for excessive sweating is the Lavender & Sage Natural Deodorant from Salt & Stone.

With this entry on the list we have re-entered the niche and intentional market, with this offering from Los-Angeles based, adventure-embracing, Salt & Stone. Salt & Stone specialize in functional fragrances, noting that your body and the natural world are always in constant motion.

This said, one must embrace the motion, not create a stoppage against it.

Ingredients

This is another deodorant that takes guidance from ingredients that are currently trending in the skincare world. This includes hyaluronic acid, kelp extract, probiotics and a range of regenerative moisturizing factors.

Hyaluronic acid is made naturally in your body, and is excellent for restoring the texture of your skin, building resilience and firmness. Probiotics can act on this fresh canvas to foster the right bacteria that help bolster your scent profile, not hinder it.

For further skin nourishment, this deodorant includes shea butter, jojoba oil and sunflower seed oils. Kelp extract joins these in providing vital antioxidant action and anti-wrinkle action.

Bonus

Salt & Stone is committed to making its products just as kind for the environment as they are for your skin. This includes a range of initiatives such as the up-cycling of materials for packaging, and manufacturing products in factories powered by renewable energies.

10. Mitchum Natural Power Bamboo Powder Coconut Deodorant

Mitchum Natural Power Bamboo Powder Coconut Deodorant

Number ten on our list of the best deodorants for excessive sweating is the Mitchum Natural Power Bamboo Powder Coconut Deodorant.

It would be negligent of us not to round out this list with another accessible household name, but with a product that is geared to the female market. This is another classical aluminum-free deodorant formulation, with a claim to long-lasting action.

Ingredients

The titular ingredient of bamboo powder has graced this list before, in our number one pick - the Blu Atlas Classic Deodorant. With such a wide repertoire of beneficial properties, we will cover the benefits again in this section.

Bamboo powder most importantly has strong anti-microbial action, keeping those odor-causing bacteria at bay that are especially noticeable for anyone suffering from excessive sweating. It also absorbs topical liquids on the skin surface, such as sweat and excess oils.

Bamboo also has healing action, with anti-inflammatory and antibiotic properties. This is great for skin troubles such as dark spots and acne, which are hard to treat in sweaty areas.

Coconut is another great choice for mitigating and layering over sweat-related odors with a similar sweet scent profile.

Bonus

Deodorants are simply what Mitchum does, and has been doing, since the 1950s. If you are looking for a tried and true historical brand, with expert formulation and dermatological testing, this offering from Mitchum could be perfect for you.

11. Oars + Alps Fresh Ocean Splash Deodorant

Oars + Alps Fresh Ocean Splash Deodorant

Sneaking up in eleventh place on our list of the best deodorants for excessive sweating is the Fresh Ocean Splash Natural Deodorant offering from Oars + Alps.

It is a blissful feeling, to arise sparkling and refreshed, out of a cool dip in the ocean. Oars and Alps have mimicked this sensation, and transmuted it into an experience you can have all day, every day, with the simple application of some deodorant.

Ingredients

The three key ingredients in this formulation are aloe vera, alpine caribou moss and corn starch. Oars + Alps are also proud of what is not contained in this formulation, being free of any alcohol, parabens, sulfates, baking soda or aluminum.

Corn starch is a classic,natural and gentle absorber of excess sweat and oils. Aloe vera, in turn, counteracts odor bacteria, moisturizes the skin and supports the release of restorative collagen. Alpine caribou moss is packed with antioxidants for long-term protective and healing action.

Bonus

This product is affordable and easily sourced and comes backed with rave reviews.

Not shying away from the readjustment period bodies often need when switching from antiperspirants to deodorants, Oars + Alps proudly outline the four-week journey of detoxification that will lead to less sweat and less smell, to a point that becomes manageable.

12. Each & Every Cardamom & Ginger Deodorant

Each & Every Cardamom & Ginger Deodorant

Our final offering on our list of the best deodorants for excessive sweating is the Cardamom & Ginger Deodorant from Each & Every.

If you are a health-conscious consumer that would love to understand each ingredient that goes into a product that comes into contact with your body, this is a great choice. This deodorant is also gentle, perfect for those with sensitivities.

Ingredients

Made from only three essential oils, three salts, an earth wax, tapioca starch and oil made from coconuts this feels like a humble remedy you could find in your grandmother's cabinet.

As described in the product name, some of these delicious essential oils in this blend include ginger, cardamom and orange.

Of particular note in this blend is the use of dead sea salts. These are a great substitute for baking soda, being more mineral-rich and appropriate for easily inflamed skin types.

Bonus

Despite this humble appearance, this product has been highly rated by tens of thousands as highly effective, whilst also being nasties-free, vegan, cruelty free and sustainably packaged!

The Choice: Information Overload

If you sweat excessively, you’ve probably tried many products, finding time and time again that the products have fallen short of the mark.

There are many options and lots of information to sort through and process, so we empathize that it can be difficult to find an option to help with sweat.

Experimentation

Our first suggestion on your odor journey is to take a look at individual ingredients, and experiment with formulations that have different active ingredients and combinations. By casting your net wide, you are more likely to find a formula that works with your unique biochemistry.

Guarantees and Samples

Another recommendation is to try out products from companies that offer money-back guarantees. There is nothing worse than feeling you have wasted money on a product that doesn’t deliver on its claims. Guarantees are a great way to experiment mindfully.

Textures

As evidenced in our list, deodorants can come in a myriad of application forms and textures. One way to reduce your options is to look at your preferred modes of application and textures, and look away from any products that don't meet this overlooked but important specification.

Excessive Sweating: Should I Be Concerned?

There are many reasons why you could be experiencing excessive sweating. Many of these are perfectly natural and adaptive. Others are easily-traced responses to changes in your inner or outer environment, such as temperature, exercise or new medications.

However, If there are any sudden changes in your sweat production, or if you experience considerable social distress in relation to your sweating, we recommend that you reach out to an expert. Your local general doctor or a dermatologist are well-placed to give you expert advice.