Sam’s Natural Deodorant - Tobacco - Holiday Gifts - Stocking Stuffers - Aluminum Free DEO - No phthalates, parabens, sulfates, or dyes - For Men, Women, Unisex - Vegan, Cruelty Free - 3 oz

I wanted to get away from the red container with blue stick "fresh" stuff (sounds like Bold Spice) I've been using since high school. It's filled with chemicals that are questionable, such as vague components like "fragrance" and dyes added to it to make it blue. How safe has it been to use daily for 20 years? Thus, my search for a natural deodorant that actually works was under way. I feel pretty luck in that this was the first natural deodorant that I tried and it just...worked. I've read and heard horror stories about people switching from traditional deodorants/antiperspirants to natural deodorant (skin sensitivities, bad B.O., or at least a long adjustment period in which the body eliminates all of the aluminum from the pores in the skin), but I experienced none of this. I think those switching from deodorants (these simply cover up the smell and reduce the likelihood of bacteria causing B.O) better tolerate natural deodorants than those switching from antiperspirants (again, Aluminum detox and other things going on here). I chose the cedar scent because it is formulated with cedarwood essential oil rather than some vague thing like "fragrance." Carefully look at the ingredients list on Sam's Natural products, as some have "fragrance" added (if you're trying to avoid). The scent is subtle, which I like, and the application is dead simple: hold it against your pit for a few seconds to warm it up, swipe up and down a couple of times (as in, don't need to use very much), and repeat on the other pit. This product has kept me smelling neutral/slightly cedar-y every day this week during and after my morning run and again throughout the day at work after showering and reapplying after said running. It also seems to keep the sweat at bay a little bit due to the arrowroot powder in it, which is nice. As long as I continue to enjoy smell-free, rash-free days, Sam's gets my money. I'm excited to try the Vetiver and Aloe scents next (scented with vetiver essential oil and petitgrain essential oil, respectively. Seems as though I like the woodsy/grassy/herbal ones). I also like that this is a relatively small company based in New Hampshire (gotta support the local New England entrepreneurs). TL;DR: Works for this sweaty runner who switched from "Bold Spice" and will continue to purchase this as long as they make it.

This deodorant is the best natural deodorant i’ve ever bought. Over the past year and a half, i have tried every scent they make, except for Sport. The first few time’s i ordered through Amazon, i received the product with broken tops, and have never received a single response from the company. However, i like the product so much, that i ordered many more, and most of them have been fine. The “cigar” scent, smells like a fresh cigar (unlit). The Aloe is fresh cut.. clean smelling, perfect for summer. One of my favorite’s is the, only occasionally available, coconut. It smells exactly like the Hawaiian sun tan lotion from when i was a kid. Love it! The “Bay” scent.. smells like you just went to the barber shop for a hair cut. Leather.. scent.. smells NOT like a watch band, but instead.. like leather from the leather shop (however the smell changes within a few hours to one i didn’t like). The same with Vetiver .. at first.. it smells like your sitting around a campfire and brings back awesome memories.. however.. within an hour or two.. it begins to smell like an electrical fire (really strange and gross). The oak moss has a nice “woodsy” smell to it and is nice for daily wear. However.. bar none.. my favorite.. is Cederwood. It smells like fresh cut cedar when you put it on.. and throughout the day. Never had to “reapply” the cederwood either. Chestnut is also pretty good.. smells like the interior of an old hotrod.. if you’ve ever owned a classic car.. you’ll know what I mean. Original scent smells like the original “right gaurd”… As for “sage lime”.. it smells clean and summery at first, but is not that good within a few hours. Basically.. as far as natural deoderant’s are concerned. This company’s products actually smell like the name implies (unlike other companies attempts). They have a large selection for men, woman, other(s). They last all day without needing to be reapplied.. My only advice is to take the companies advice… apply with one swipe up, and one swipe down the other side.. another words “less is more”.. if you over apply.. it will burn .. leave stains.. or cause trouble. Adding more.. will NOT make it work better, or last longer. On average. A container last me a few months because of how thin you apply it. If your switching from an anti-persperant to this product, it will take a few days for your body to adjust. You can also do this… if you take a shower at night… you can use an anti-perperant (especially an unscented one.. if done this on the hottest days of the summer), and the next morning.. after showering, apply Sams (the scent you love the most). This will make you sweat less during the worst summer days, while still using the scent you love the most. I’ve only needed to do this a few times in a year. I used another product, which is a pad containing simply the anti-persperant (called sweat block; which last up to seven days and is unscented), and then used Sam’s as normal; during 100 degree days. Even on day’s that are in the eighties and nineties.. Sam’s works fine on it’s own. As for staining… i’ve only had one Sam’s product cause stains.. and that was the Coconut one. Because it has coconut oil i assume.. this one caused problems. However, for the most part, Sam’s washes out of clothing very well. Summary: I have tried numerous “natural” deodorants.. and Sam’s in bar none.. the best. It smells like the name implies.. last longer than other “natural” deodorant’s.. doesn’t stain clothing (except for the one i mentioned). And, even though it is expensive.. you put it on so thinly.. that it lasts as long as any other deodorant you might buy.

*EDIT* (2/22/18) After use for about a month I need to amend my review of this product. While I still am using it and like how it works, I have had mild irritation that will not go away. I don't know if it is an ingredient or what the cause is. Both underarms right in where the arm meets the torso has a small rash in that area. It isn't really all that noticable unless I look at it but still there. I do have sensitive skin so that might be the cause, but the odd thing is that it is not everywhere I use the deodorant. I use one swipe top to bottom, but that isn't where the irritation occurs, so I am not totally sure the cause. I still would recommend this product, but felt the need to update the review. I also have taken one star off for this, and will replace if I can figure out the exact cause and that it isn't caused by this product. *EDIT* I have to say I am pleasantly surprised by this deodorant! The scent is awesome and works perfectly with my other products that I use. (beardbalm, cologne, ect.) I have been using aluminium free deodorant for a while so I didn't have to worry about the "adjustment" period which was nice. I will say that if I put more than one swipe on, that I have seen some irritation occur. Other than that this deodorant works really well. I can go a full 24 hrs without starting to smell at all, much better than the 6 hrs from my last deodorant. Overall I would recommend this product to anyone looking for a better product that works and offers a nice variety of scents to choose from!

Feels rough when applying

Applies easily, smells great. Aluminium Free, Vegan. Great Values and a Great product. 🐯🐶🐼 We love using Sams Natural Deodorants.

Its a very good product... can apply easily.. authentic sandalwood smell.. and stays pretty long unless you don’t sweat a lot.. may be a second application is needed after 4 hours or so.. otherwise a super purchase.. though the price is a bit high..

I like it very much Will order again soon Excellent quality