10 UK Zero Waste & Refillable Deodorants

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11 Apr 2026 — 7 min read

Are you looking to reduce your plastic in the bathroom? Deodorants are a product many of us apply daily, but can we smell good and lower our waste? Many companies are ditching aerosol cans and offering refillable or low-waste solutions – with companies offering salt sticks and pushable tubes.

Deodorant is part of our morning routine or before a night out. Regarding a deodorant, we want something that smells nice and long-lasting. We love aerosols so much that the average person in a high-income country such as the UK uses around ten aerosol cans a year, and almost all contain Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs). Estimates suggest that nearly 40 billion cans of disposable aerosol are used yearly, and demand is rising in lower and middle-income countries.

Sky News (2021) wrote that household aerosols such as air fresheners, deodorants, and furniture polish had overtaken cars as a source of smog-polluting chemicals in the UK. Sky News reported that the paper, published in Elementa: Science of the Anthropocene, revealed that the world's population now uses well over 25 billion cans per year, estimated to release 1.3 million tonnes of VOC air pollution annually. Volatile Organic Compounds could rise to 2.2 million tonnes by 2050, leading to calls for people to switch products.

We can recycle aerosol cans, though Recycle Now says cans must be empty before recycling. Once the can is empty, do not pierce, crush or flatten them; detach any loose or easily removable parts, such as the lid, and dispose of them with the rest of your recycling.

Wild

Wild deodorant was the UK's first refillable deodorant and the UK's number 1 natural deodorant. Wild supports multiple charities and has helped 300,000 trees be planted. Their use of bamboo pulp to hold the deodorant allows the packaging to be composted or recycled with paper or card. Wild states that their choice of materials has diverted up to 150 tonnes of waste from landfills.

Wild deodorant utilises a reusable container, as pictured above. Refills are sold in various scents, which fit within the container. If this sounds confusing, do not worry because Wild has produced a video showing how it all works.

Wild has a range of scents to choose from each month, with new limited-time options alongside a case.

I have a more in-depth review which can be found here.

Buy From Wild

Salt of the Earth

Salt of the Earth produces spray, roll-on, crystal, sticks and balm-based deodorants, offering an easier transition from conventional brands. Salt of the Earth has been established for 30 years, giving you assurance from a trusted company. They provide a range of nine scents and a selection of fragrance-free alternatives for sensitive skin.

Salt of the Earth's packaging varies on the product. Salt of the Earth uses a range of plastic, glass, and cardboard packaging for their products. The spray, housed in a plastic spray, is refillable using their larger 500ml bottle. Pictured above is Salt of the Earth's refillable deodorant stick, with instructions on the product page; the refillable stick can be used independently of the plastic casing.

Buy From Salt of The Earth

Ethique

Ethique is a women-owned brand producing skin, hair and body care products without plastic packaging. Ethique states on its ingredients page that its bars are certified vegan, cruelty-free, made without palm oil and made using biodegradable ingredients. Ethique also wrote that components used in Ethique's products must be renewable, non-petroleum based and naturally derived with minimal chemical processing. They state that their bars are safe for use in the natural environment and are greywater-safe.

Ethique's deodorants come in two scents, Lavender and vanilla and Lime, eucalyptus, and cedarwood, as well as a fragrance-free option. Ethique claims that 96% of people found our solid deodorants effective at minimising odours and reducing the feeling of sweat! Their lavender and vanilla stick is rated 4.5 stars with 1800 reviews.

Ethique does not use baking soda or aluminium and has opted for plant-based ingredients that keep sweat and smell away. They use magnesium hydroxide, zinc oxide and bamboo (which absorbs 200% of its weight in sweat and oil).

Buy From Ethique

Fussy

Fussy is a new brand aired on Dragons Den (an alternative to America's Shark Tank). Fussy produces a refillable case (which can be seen above) in several colours. Their cases are made from 100% recycled plastic, allowing you to refill your favourite scents repeatedly. Currently, Fussy produces seven different scents as well as an unscented option. Fussy claims in their FAQ (frequently asked questions) that their deodorants are free from parabens and chemicals.

Unlike many brands, Fussy uses a probiotic in their formula, which they claim helps to neutralise odour-causing bacteria.

Buy From Fussy

Scence

Scence, whose tagline is “the future of skincare,” handmakes their produce in the UK, pouring it into 100% recyclable or home compostable tubes.

Scence has ten different scents to choose from in their product area. Their formula contains magnesium, which softens on contact with the skin for a silky smooth, non-sticky and non-greasy finish. Their formula also contains organic coconut oil, mango butter, essential oils, and organic arrowroot to absorb moisture. The company claims their deodorant will keep your pits smelling fresh for 2 to 3 months.

While Scence products contain some organic compounds, the brand in their FAQ wrote, “We always use natural, plant-derived ingredients, and most of them are organic. Where we can't obtain organic certification, we ensure that no pesticides are used to produce our ingredients.”

Buy From Scence

Your Nature

Your Nature produces six different scents of deodorant alongside a fragrance-free option. Your Nature states on its deodorant page that its product is free from aluminium and hand-crafted in the UK. The deodorant is cruelty and plastic-free.

Your Nature deodorant is housed in a recyclable cardboard applicator. Your Nature clearly labels the ingredients in each deodorant on the product page labels (with pictures), so you know what is in the product and why.

Buy From Your Nature

Biork

Biork is a different type of deodorant from the ones on this list. Their deodorant is a high-quality crystal stone naturally made in Central America. They explain that many deodorants glue crystal deodorants together into one block. Biork states they use the heart of a naturally derived potassium alum stone, solid and pure.

Biork is sold worldwide, with Boobalou listed as a retailer on Biork's official site for the UK. The prices listed have been taken from this site.

Some deodorants contain aluminium; however, crystal deodorant stones are made up of a different type of aluminium called alum. The most common form is potassium alum, potassium aluminium sulphate.

Potassium alum (and other alums) is a natural mineral salt made up of molecules too large to absorb by your skin. This forms a protective layer on your skin that inhibits the growth of odour-causing bacteria.

Once your deodorant has finished, you can compost the cork, send it to a company that accepts cork or re-use it. Biork has made a guide on how you can extend the life of your cork.

Buy From Biork

Earth Conscious

Earth Conscious has been making deodorant since 2014 on the Isle of Wight. They sell deodorants in citrus, floral, strong protection and pure scents. On the company's About Us page, they wrote that high-quality, healthy products should be accessible to all. The brand uses recyclable tins and cardboard tubes manufactured in the UK. Earth Conscious state, they are robust and small enough to take wherever you go.

The company says its formula, made up of Coconut Oil and Shea butter-based formula, melts quickly into the skin. Earth Conscious also states that its products have no harsh chemicals or artificial fragrances.

Buy From Earth Conscious

'Ku.tis

'Ku.tis sell lip balms, deodorants, and body butter with vegan options available. Their vegan deodorant comes in four scents and is unscented. Below the reviews of each product is the ingredients list. While writing this blog post, I found that non-vegan deodorant contains beeswax. The brand wrote on its About page that it uses organic ingredients wherever possible. The About page also states that the body butter, lip balms and serums are 100% organic. Ku.tis cleansing masks use natural clays, organic oats and organic plant powders. Finally, they wrote that they are committed to using the highest quality ingredients and only use non-organic ingredients where there is no genuine alternative.

Buy From Kutis

Final Words

Deodorants are essential to our daily routine, so choosing one that works for you is crucial. Hopefully, this blog has helped you establish new brands to consider when looking for a new deodorant and reduce the plastic in your bathroom.