Oak Essentials Balancing Deodorant Is The One I Trust

In typical antiperspirants, aluminum is the active ingredient that essentially plugs sweat glands to reduce perspiration and wetness. (And while the ingredient isn’t inherently bad, sensitive skin types may find it irritating, particularly after shaving. Then there’s the telltale white residue and yellow marks it can leave on clothing.) Deodorants, by contrast, target odor but won’t necessarily keep you dry or sweat-free. (That distinction alone comes down to personal preference.) As the name suggests, Oak Essentials’ Microbiome Balancing Deodorant aims to not only target B.O. but also to deliver skincare benefits to the underarm skin — which, frankly, goes through a lot. Between regular shaving, sweating, and friction, the skin under your arms deserves — but rarely gets — some T.L.C.