Smelly armpits, a pre-signal of puberty, are to be expected in kids from around eight to ten years old but can occur even earlier than that. Try entering a Year 4 primary school classroom at the end of the day and you’ll know that little girls and boys don’t smell of shampoo and apples forever!
In fact, it was a friend’s plea for make-up artist Tania Rodney to create a deodorant for her daughter, that was the catalyst for creating the entire Junior Design Award winning, Dandydill Way toiletries range..
Thankfully finding completely natural deodorants is a little easier these days, but it’s still hard to find products that are absolutely natural so we’ve brought together a list of our favourite and most effective but gentle deodorants to help keep kids’ niffs and bay without irritating their delicate skin or dosing them with harsh chemicals. These clever formulations will help kids feel more confident and should keep cuddle time a sweet smelling affair – even after PE!
Main Image by Just Peachy
My God daughter’s mother told me I HAD to do a deodorant for children and my first thought was that it was a ridiculous notion (my daughter was only 5 at the time) but research showed that children have a hormone surge at around 9-yrs and this can affect their body odour and cause them to feel self conscious..
10 Natural Deodorants for Children
OY! Deodorant
Devised by the organic skincare experts at Green People, this unisex deodorant is free from alcohol or aluminium and has a soft orange and vanilla scent.
Ideal for ages 8 years+
£13.50 for 75ML, OY! at Green People
Dandydill Way Liquid Powder Talc Free Deodorant
This all natural and delicate but freshly scented spray deodorant has a lotion-to-powder formulation that stops odour before it develops and quickly dries to a velvety soft finish. Great for keeping armpits, little crease and even feet sweat free and sweet smelling.
Ideal for ages 6 years+
Fussy Refillable Natural Deodorant
Not strictly aimed at children but this sustainable deodorant is backed by science – and really works for 24 hrs. With plastic-free refills in a range of delectable scents, natural ingredients and a selection of colourful and limited edition cases (like this Wednesday Holmes one) it will appeal to teens.
Ideal for ages 10 years+
The Natural Deodorant Co. Active Deodorant Balm
Not strictly for kids, but this smells lovely is super gentle and easy to apply with fingertips and contains no harsh chemicals whatsoever. We like the refreshing orange + bergamot and lemon + geranium scents for tweens and teens.
Ideal for ages 10 years+
Good Smells All-Natural Deodorant for Girls
A completely natural, aluminium-free deodorant stick created by Charlotte-Anne Fidler, ex beauty editor and founder of teen focused beauty brand Spots & Stripes. This is the one that works and also looks cool on the shelf! There is also a All-Natural Deodorant For Boys.
Ideal for ages 7 years+.
Salt of the Earth Rock Chick Natural Deodorant for Girls
Kids seems to love the fact that this is made purely from natural mineral salts, providing long-lasting and effective protection from under-arm pongs. A geology lesson and a deodorant in one!
Ideal for ages 6 years+
Z&MA Girls Green Tee Organic Deodorant
This is such a fantastic French range developed by two friends who wanted to create natural beauty products for teen skins. The contents more than live up to the packaging and this deodorant (there is a boy’s Vetiver version too) smells délicieuse.
Ideal for ages 12 years +
My Little Coco Hills Rodeo Refresh Deodorant
This sweet smelling roll-on deodorant stick will appeal to younger children with it’s lemony cupcake small. Swipe and apply to dry before reappyling.
Ideal for ages 6+
Elsa’s Natural Deodorant Crème
Ooh… a deodorant that comes in an eco-friendly tin! We love that little pots that are super portable and come with a tiny bamboo spatula for application if you don’t want to use your fingers. These 4 in 1 deodorant creams will deodorise, soothe, detoxify and nourish young skin. We also adore the child friendly scents (lemon ice, sweet clementine, iced cola and strawberry sundae).
Ideal for ages 7 years+
Tom’s of Maine Natural Wicked Cool! Deodorant Summer Fun
We had to add in this playful refillable trio – these certified natural ideal for siblings as they can all have their own scent. Chose from Fresh Strawberry (smells like freshly picked strawberries), Ocean & Coconut
(a breezy scent with a touch of coconut) and Melon & Cucumber ( juicy and crisp , with a clean smell).
Ideal for ages 6 years +
