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 tweens and teens feel more confident and should keep cuddle time a sweet smelling affair – even after PE!
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"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! by Green People Deodorant, £14 for 75ML
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+
Blossom & Beau Natural Deodorant, £7.95 for 40g
This vegan, cruelty-free deo skips aluminium, parabens and other nasties and offers a gentle, quick-drying roll-on that’s easy to use and never sticky. We love the light floral palma violet and peony scent making it a great first deo for tweens .
Ideal for: ages 7 years+
Spots & Stripes Good Smells All-Natural Deodorant, £19 for 65g
A completely natural, aluminium-free deodorant stick with corn starch and kaolin to absorb moisture, organic shea butter to sooth and mighty essential oils like neem, peppermint and niaouli, to kill bacteria. This is the one that actually works and also looks cool on the shelf!
Ideal for: ages 7 years+
The Natural Deodorant Co. Active Deodorant Balm,£12.50 for 55g
Not aimed at kids but it contains no harsh chemicals whatsoever. – so ideal for young skin. It smells lovely is super gentle and the creamy texture is easy to apply with fingertips. We like the refreshing orange + bergamot and lemon + geranium scents for tweens and teens.
Ideal for: ages 10 years+
Elsa’s Natural Deodorant Crème, £12 for 45g
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+
Refillable Natural Deodorant, from £14 (for a subscription plan), Fussy
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 it will especially appeal to teens.
Ideal for: ages 10 years+
Dandydill WayLiquid Powder Talc Free Deodorant, £18.25 for 100ML
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 creases, and even feet sweat free and sweet smelling.
Ideal for: ages 6 years+
Salt of the Earth Rock Chick Natural Deodorant for Girls, £6.49 for 90G
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+
Sam Farmer Quick Dry Deodorant, £6 for 50ml
A unisex deodorant–antiperspirant hybrid thats uses vegetable-derived ingredients to help keep odour in check. The subtle citrus scent is fresh without feeling too grown-up, while the non-sticky roll-on dries in seconds -perfect for those last-minute dashes to the school bus!
Ideal for: ages 8 years+
Tom’s of Maine Natural Wicked Cool! Deodorant Summer Fun, from £22.22 for 3 x 75ml bottles
We had to add in this playful refillable trio – these certified natural ideal for siblings as they can all have their own scent. Choose from fresh strawberry (smells like freshly picked berries), ocean & coconut (a breezy scent with a touch of the tropics) and melon & cucumber ( juicy and crisp, with a lovely clean smell).
Ideal for: ages 6 years +
