The clean deodorant works in a whole different way

At this point, most of us have experimented with aluminum-free deodorant (which inherently means you lose the anti-perspirant factor) with mixed results. I personally found a winner in Kai’s Rose Deodorant, but I know many others haven’t been as lucky. The good news is, there’s another brand-new option, and if you haven’t met your clean deodorant match yet, Surface Deep’s Anti-Odorant may be it.

Unlike most other clean products for your pits that use baking soda to neutralize odor, these individually-wrapped pads (which look a lot like the exfoliating peel pads for your face) harness the power of glycolic acid and probiotics to minimize the “bad” bacteria responsible for B.O. and promote the “good” bacteria that keep your skin’s microbiome in check. (For more about the microbiome, click here.)

Developed by dermatologist Dr. Alicia Zalkan, the paraben- and sulfate-free pads are formulated according to the Clean at Sephora and Whole Foods banned ingredient lists—and also offer soothing aloe vera juice, antioxidants, rosemary extract and eucalyptus essential oil.

Just so you know, one pad covers both armpits—and the packaging makes them ideal for travel, after working out or anytime you need an underarm refresh! (Oh, and your skin will be super-smooth and soft!)

Surface Deep Anti-Odorant
EWG/Skin Deep® Score: 4 (via the “Build Your Own Report” tool)