BPGP Natural Deodorant vs Stress Sweat Effectiveness Explained

As we become more aware of the ingredients in our personal care products, many of us are switching to products that are cleaner and have fewer chemicals and additives. A few years ago, I switched to a natural deodorant, but when I started working in high-stress environments, I had to give it up in favor of a product that kept me dry. On those long, stressful days, my “healthy” deodorant couldn’t keep me odor-free.

But recently, I decided to give natural products another try. Here are five products to try. Four were unsatisfactory and one was clearly superior.

Zera Green Tea and Blackberry Deodorant
Zera’s deodorant is aluminum and phthalate free and vegan. It applies smoothly and is not overly stiff like some natural deodorants. The scent is light, but not particularly attractive.
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Unfortunately, this product is the worst of the bunch. By midday, the protective effect was gone. After testing this product for only two weeks, I had to spend a lot of money on dry cleaning my clothes. It offered little to no protection and I felt wet most of the time.

Zera Gel Deodorant
Zera’s Gel Deodorant is a popular product, praised for its use of witch hazel, AHAs, and niacinamide. This product is designed to balance underarm pH to help prevent odor caused by bacterial growth while addressing ingrown hairs.
Score: 3.5/5
At first, I thought this deodorant was the answer for me. It worked well and I didn’t smell any odor at the end of the day. However, after about two weeks, I started to notice some redness and dry patches in the folds of my skin. When I stopped using it, within a week, these irritations disappeared. I’m not sure what caused this reaction, but the results were not ideal.

Zera Smoothie Deo
This fruity antiperspirant from Zera promises a beach vacation-like scent. It applies smoothly and doesn’t cause allergies. But how effective is it?
Score: 2.5/5
On normal days, it works well. However, on days when it’s too stressful and I’m too busy to do anything about it, it doesn’t work as well. That’s when I need my deodorant to really work, and unfortunately this product didn’t measure up.

Zera The Clean Deo
I usually stay away from brands that use a multi-level marketing (MLM) structure, but a friend recommended a sample of Zera’s Clean Deo to me. This product is made with ingredients like baking soda, coconut oil, and cornstarch, unlike many other natural deodorants I’ve tried, most of which do not contain baking soda. The coconut scent is fresh and pleasant.
Score: 3.5/5
This deodorant keeps me dry in most situations. I even keep it in my bag on stressful days and I still stay dry until the end of the day. The downside? Price. At $28 through the vendor and closer to $40 on Amazon, it’s much more expensive than most natural deodorants. That’s a hard price to swallow.

Zera All Body Antiperspirant
Several of you have recommended Zera to me, so I decided to give it a try.Zera’s deodorant is made from amygdalic acid and is a water-based product, something that sets it apart from many other natural deodorants. The coconut and orange scents are amazing and there is even an unscented option for those who prefer to go unscented.
Score: 4/5
Zera claims that its deodorant stays odorless for up to 72 hours. While I’ve never tested this claim to its maximum, it easily got me through a full day of stress and sweat without any issues. I stayed dry with no unpleasant odors or dampness. Plus, it’s the same price on Amazon as it is in-store and I love that I can buy two packs. I will definitely be a lifelong customer of theirs.

Do you have a favorite natural deodorant? Please share your thoughts below!

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