Dirty Work – Natural Deodorant (that actually works)

$38.00

A mineral deodorant with magnesium, zinc and clay to neutralise stinky pits while being kind to sensitive skin.  Needless to say, the concern with natural deodorant is whether it can do the ‘heavy lifting’ because even us earth lovin’ folk don’t want to stink like a change room…🍃

Well you needn’t worry because I’ve sweat tested this bad boy in synthetic shirts, on the treadmill and doing a full day of farm grunt work. While I definitely do stink at the end of the day, it’s usually diesel or Eau de Animal Shit –  not stinky BO that gets the chocolates.

Available in 3 gender neutral scents

  • Bare Minimum (unscented)
  • Fresh Start (gives herb garden vibes)
  • Ground Control (earthy & grounding)

See below for more descriptive scent profiles & ingredients. 

This low tox deodorant has no weird chemicals, no synthetic fragrances, no bi-carb & no plastic.

Rated 5.00 out of 5 based on 10 customer ratings
(10 customer reviews)

Description

Choose Your Scent

Unscented

For sensitive skin or people who just want clean pits with no scent at all. Smells a teeensy bit like beeswax – which can’t be helped 😀


Fresh Start

Fresh, green and a little spicy with basil, bergamot & black pepper.

Basil keeps it herbal, black pepper adds warmth, and bergamot brings a bright citrus edge.

Snappy, clean, energising and not overpowering.


Ground Control

Deep, earthy and grounding with cedarwood & vetiver. Smells like the bush after it rains.

Cedarwood gives a warm wood scent while vetiver adds rich smoky depth.

Why This Deodorant Works

Most deodorants try to block sweat with aluminium, this deodorant works differently.

  • Magnesium to neutralise the bacteria that cause body odour.
  • Zinc because it’s naturally antibacterial and calming for sensitive skin.
  • Clay for absorbing moisture and helps keep pits dry.
  • Arrowroot for sponging moisture without clogging pores.
  • Beeswax & plant oils for slidey goodness to keep everything smooth.

What Makes This Different

✔ Aluminium free
✔ Low tox ingredients
✔ Mineral odour control
✔ Handmade on our farm
✔ No synthetic fragrance
✔ Plastic-free packaging
✔ Sensitive skin friendly


Ingredients

Beeswax (from my bees), coconut oil, high-oleic sunflower oil, tapioca starch, magnesium hydroxide, non-nano zinc oxide, kaolin clay, vitamin E. Essential oils for extra lift (see scent variations)

No aluminium.
No parabens.
No synthetic fragrance.
No endocrine-wrecking junk.


How To Use

You don’t need much.

  1. Swipe a small amount onto clean armpits

  2. Rub in if needed

  3. Go about your day without worrying about stink

The slidey texture was an important part of formulation but the product can get soft in hot weather. If you happen to push too much out of the tube on a warm day, whack it in the fridge til it gets super solid and push back down to where it came from.


Transitioning From Conventional Deodorant

If you’ve used aluminium antiperspirant for years, your body may need a week or two to adjust.

That’s normal. Your sweat glands are just remembering how to work again.

Stick with it and keep your arm by your sides. There’s light at the end of the tunnel.


Who It’s For

People who want:

  • natural deodorant

  • aluminium free deodorant

  • low tox personal care

  • deodorant for sensitive skin

  • a natural deodorant that actually works


Full Ingredient List

Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
Cera Alba (Beeswax)
Maranta Arundinacea (Tapioca) Root Powder
Magnesium Hydroxide
Zinc Oxide (Non-Nano)
Kaolin Clay
Tocopherol (Vitamin E)

Essential oils depending on scent.


Storage

Keep below 30°C.

Natural oils can soften in very hot weather — this doesn’t affect performance.


FAQ

Will this stop sweat?

No.

It stops odour, not sweat.

Sweating is normal and healthy.


Will it irritate skin?

This formula is designed for sensitive skin and contains no baking soda.


Does natural deodorant really work?

Yes — when it uses mineral odour control like magnesium and zinc, which neutralise odour-causing bacteria.

Additional information

Scent

Fresh Start, Ground Control, Unscented

Action

Product Type

Use For

Vegan Friendly

Reviews (10)

10 reviews for Dirty Work – Natural Deodorant (that actually works)

  1. Rated 5 out of 5

    Bry (verified owner)

    Look, it holds up to a whole day of dressage at a competition in Central NSW heat, it smells good, and it doesn’t stain your competition jacket. What more do you want?

  2. Rated 5 out of 5

    Dianne Parsons (verified owner)

    Brilliant deodorant! I’m loving how gentle this deodorant is while still controlling odour. A day on the tractor or a city visit, this subtle fragrance of ground control holds. I have sensitive skin and prone to getting itchy from deodorants— but not this one! It’s brilliant. Couldn’t be happier. Thanks!!

  3. Rated 5 out of 5

    Andrea Harrison (verified owner)

    Absolutely bloomin love this stuff! Post menopausal stink is difficult to tame, but this does the job AND smells good AND doesn’t stain clothes AND is natural! Also it DOESN’T sting, itch or dry you out……What a winner🏆

  4. Rated 5 out of 5

    Beck (verified owner)

    It works! I can get a right pit skink when stressed , it was a stressful week , and I didn’t have any stink ! Took me a while to figure out it’s not twist packaging and you just push from bottom ( I’m not the sharpest tool in the shed )

  5. Rated 5 out of 5

    Sue

    This stuff is brilliant! It smells great and it works. My pits are nice and fresh smelling and they’re not icky feeling like they used to feel using the shop bought creams

  6. Rated 5 out of 5

    Bec (verified owner)

    Love it 🩷 I bought ground control and fresh start figured I’d give them a go. Honestly didn’t expect them to hold up with the pong department and was pleasantly surprised they actually do work. Keen to see how long a stick lasts in my house now

  7. Rated 5 out of 5

    Melissa, Lightning Ridge (verified owner)

    I’ve used the deodorant for a week now and love it. I’m using Fresh Start and couldn’t be happier with the smell, feel and length of time it keeps the stink at bay. Summer will be its true test for where I live.

  8. Rated 5 out of 5

    Stevie (verified owner)

    It definitely works. Even while gardening in tropical NT. Don’t know why we ever had to use the crap in the can at the shop!

  9. Rated 5 out of 5

    Georgie Coulton (verified owner)

    Chucked the supermarket ones out for good. These are the best.

  10. Rated 5 out of 5

    Ness McMillan (verified owner)

    I had one stinky perimenopausal arm pit.
    Note the word had. It’s gone! Now I have no stinky armpits.
    This deodorant works!
    Also I have super sensitive skin and my pits are very happy with this product.

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