Looking for a natural, whole body deodorant that actually works? Call off the search party, AKT has the answer. Enter stage left: our award-winning The Deodorant Balm. Wherever you perspire, this plastic-free and natural wonder has got you covered, from sweaty heads right down to clammy toes.

Wait, What is Whole Body Deodorant, and Do I Need One?

Traditional deodorants are specifically made to go on the underarms – and shouldn’t be used elsewhere unless the maker has said it’s safe, as this could cause irritation, eek. 

Whole body deodorants, on the other hand, boldly go where no deos have gone before. They’re carefully crafted to be usable anywhere on the body and help keep dampness and odour at bay – which is particularly useful for people who sweat more than they’d like, such as hyperhidrosis sufferers. 

Whole body deodorants are often made from gentler ingredients like plants, minerals and essential oils, making them a better choice for the more sensitive parts of the body. For example, our formula’s unique Deo Barrier Complex is made up of clean botanical and mineral powders that rest invisibly on the skin and absorb natural perspiration and odours without entirely blocking off your sweat glands. 

So, you’re probably still wondering “do I need whole body deodorant?” The answer is, if you’re sweating in places other than your pits and it’s bothering you, it’s certainly worth giving it a whirl. After all, there’s nothing worse than having to deal with a sweaty back or chest – or the ultimate pain in the ass, butt sweat (pun very much intended). 

As a sidenote: as with all cosmetics, it’s important to do a patch test on a less sensitive area first to check your product is a good fit for your skin.

Addressing Specific Needs: Deodorants for Every Body Part

We’ve all been there. A gorgeous glow that becomes an… oh no. A sweaty sheen to make you wish you’d never been seen. A swamplike patch with a – well, you get the drift. 

Feeling sweaty is a total drag, so let’s break down exactly why different parts of the body can get so moist – and how whole body deodorant can help. Never fear, your head, shoulders, knees and toes (knees and toes) will be dry and smelling divine before you know it. 

Foot Sweat & Odour 

It’s not surprising that feet get so smelly. After all, they work hard every day taking us from A to B, and are usually trussed up in shoes which don’t get washed anywhere near as often as clothes. Toes, cute as they can be, also provide lots of crevices for bacteria to lurk.

The best way to keep your tootsies fresh is to maintain good hygiene, thoroughly dry your feet after washing them, wear breathable materials, and regularly change your socks. Many people also swear by bicarbonate of soda/baking soda for smelly shoes, just sprinkle a little inside each shoe and let it sit overnight.

Having said this, with the best will in the world some of us are just really prone to sweaty feet. It even has a medical name, “bromodosis”. So, if simply washing isn’t doing enough to keep the scent of your soles at bay, foot deodorant can really come in handy. It helps absorb excess moisture and neutralise those pongy odours – and can even help form a barrier between your feet and your shoes that helps prevent blisters. 

Managing Facial Sweat

Sweat and odour on the face and head is particularly irksome to deal with. Sweating in such a visible location can make us feel extra self conscious, which can in turn cause more stress and even more sweating. Thanks a lot, nerves!

Fortunately there are sensitive deodorants that are gentle enough to use on the face. Try to look for a whole body or face deodorant with a really soothing formula, such as AKT’s The Deodorant Balm in SC.00 NO NOTES, which is 100% fragrance free. 

Don’t get us wrong, we love to shine… we’d just rather keep it on the stage and off the upper lip.  

Tackling Sweat in the Butt Area

Rears, derrières, behinds, bottoms, bums, and butts. We’ve all got one, and we’ve likely all struggled with sweat down there at some point or another. 

The unique… let’s say peach-like anatomy of this bodypart makes it particularly prone to collecting sweat, especially when things heat up during exercise or warm weather. As with other areas of the body, the best way to deal with sweat and odour is good hygiene and breathable underwear. 

But when showering and decent undies fail us, fortunately we can always fall back (literally) on butt deodorant. Whole body deodorant is usually gentle enough to use on the rear, but as with any new product we strongly recommend starting with a patch test somewhere less sensitive. 

And if you already know you have sensitive skin we’d recommend a scent-free deodorant for use on the bottom, such as our aforementioned The Deodorant Balm in SC.00 NO NOTES. It’s not just the shape that’s peach-like, the skin of your tush is also very thin and delicate, so treat it with love and care please!

Combatting Back and Chest Sweat

As one of the largest areas of the body, the back and chest are prime areas for sweating. Excessive sweat in these areas may be due to exercise, overheating, stress, anxiety or hormonal shifts. Whatever the cause, it’s annoying and uncomfortable – and the sensation of clothes sticking to your moist bod when you’re trying to get home on a hot day is truly diabolical. Oh, and don’t even get us started on the horror of the underboob sweat…

Fortunately, whole body deodorants can help here too, saving your wardrobe from the horrors of sweat stains. Our aluminium and alcohol-free deodorant balm is also specifically concocted to keep clothes free from unsightly white marks. Winner winner, no damp shirts at dinner!

Groin Sweat & Odour Solutions

When it comes to the most delicate and private parts of your body, AKT deodorant balm can be externally applied as a groin deodorant to deliver freshness and comfort without stress. This is another area where we’d recommend our unscented balm, SC.00 NO NOTES as it’s fragrance-free and super gentle – leaving nothing behind but the smell of success. 

Benefits of Whole Body Deodorant

As a final encore, let’s run through the key benefits of whole body deodorant one last time. Whole body deodorants tend to be:

• Gentler on skin
• Usable anywhere on the body
• Convenient
• Versatile
• Can support hyperhidrosis sufferers 

 

And if you’re scouting out a natural, alcohol and aluminium free whole body deodorant, look no further than The Deodorant Balm – the dream support act as you strut your way through the day to day and perform.

You may be thinking that we’re a little biased, and to be honest you’re probably right… But you needn’t take our word for it. Oprah Daily, WWD and GLAMOUR kindly also mention us as the best whole body deodorant balm. Stop, we’re blushing!