19-07-2025
I tested natural deodorant after FDA recalled 67,000 cases of popular brands - here's why I'll never go back
With the FDA recalling 67,000 cases of popular deodorant brands, one journalist made the switch to natural deodorant and was shocked by the results.
Sophie Bates, a writer for The Sun, tried the natural product from Wild, a company that launched in 2020 with a focus on eco and skin-friendly products.
Bates tested the deodorant daily for a month, putting it to the test through the office, gym and overnight.
She went in with concerns of irritation and effectiveness, but found she was 'pleasantly surprised' by the product.
'For the first few days [I] didn't feel as fresh as I usually would with a traditional deodorant, but after that, I didn't notice much difference at all,' she said.
'I found myself free from body odor for the majority of the day, but I did sweat more than I usually do at first.'
Bates said that while the natural deodorant took 'some getting used to,' she found that any odor neutralized following a couple of days of use.
'Everything about Wild is natural, from the recycled packaging to the chemical-free formula, but without compromising on quality,' she added.
'Once you get over the initial transition period, Wild's deodorant effectively keeps odor at bay, and I noticed long-lasting results without needing to top up.'
Bates said the deodorant, while a little messy and more expensive, was overall a great natural option.
Wild is available from $16 for cases and refills, $7.50 for refills and $11 for cases only, with a choice of scents and packaging options.
The company's refillable options for natural deodorant is in an effort to reduce single-use plastics, and it claims that each refill saves 30 grams of plastic from reaching landfill sites.
Bates testing of the product comes as the FDA announced a recall of 67,000 cases of the popular Power Stick deodorant brand.
The Pennsylvania-based manufacturer, A.P Duauville, LLC, initiated the voluntary recall of 67,214 cases in total on July 10.
The recall included more than 20,000 cases of the brand's 'power fresh'-scented Power Stick for Her Roll-On Antiperspirant Deodorant.
It also covered more than 22,400 cases of 'spring fresh'-scented Power Stick Invisible Protection Roll-On Antiperspirant Deodorant, and more than 23,400 cases of the brand's Power Stick Original Nourishing Invisible Protection Roll-On Antiperspirant Deodorant.
The Pennsylvania-based manufacturer, A.P Duauville, LLC, initiated the voluntary recall of 67,214 cases in total on July 10
All recalled items were packaged in a 1.8 ounce size.
The recall was issued due to reported 'cGMP deviations,' which indicates a procedure and standards issue for product manufacturing, according to the Current Good Manufacturing Practices.
Customers were able to purchase the recalled products at Walmart, Dollar Tree and Amazon.
