Why You Still Smell Even After Switching to Natural Deodorant?
(And What to Do About It)
Let’s be real. Nobody wants to be the “Did-someone-forget-deodorant?” person.
So you finally ditched the synthetic deo for something natural. Clean ingredients, pretty packaging, no aluminium — you feel great about it… until halfway through the day, you get a whiff of something not-so-great. BO still finds a way. But why?
Here’s what most natural deodorant brands don’t tell you: Just removing aluminium isn’t enough.
Let’s break it down.
The Real Reason You’re Still Getting BO
BO (a.k.a. body odour) isn’t caused by sweat itself. It’s caused by bacteria on your skin breaking down the sweat. Traditional deodorants either block your sweat glands (thanks, aluminium) or just cover up the smell with synthetic fragrance.
Natural deodorants remove the blockers, but some skip the part where they actually deal with the bacteria and that’s the real MVP in the BO game.
So if your new deo smells great but leaves you questioning your life choices by 2pm, this might be why.
How Bobadan Does It Differently
At Bobadan, we don’t just make you smell nice. Instead we go after the root cause.
Here’s how:
🔬 Microbiome-Supporting Ingredients – We include ingredients like magnesium and zinc ricinoleate that help balance your skin’s microbiome (fancy word for good bacteria) and neutralise odour before it even starts.
🌿 Plant-Based Power – No baking soda here. Instead, we use Arrow Root powder and Kaolin Clay to absorb moisture without irritation, and coconut-derived actives that are gentle but effective on stink-causing bacteria.
🔄 Deo That Works With Your Skin – Most people give up on natural deodorant because it doesn’t work immediately. But Bobadan is designed to work with your skin, not against it. After a few days, you’ll notice a difference not just in smell, but in how your underarms feel.
So, How Do You Use It Right?
Here’s a quick Bobadan routine that actually works:
- Apply on clean, dry pits – After shower. Moisture messes with how any deo works.
- Less is more – You don’t need to overapply. A couple of swipes is enough.
- Give it a few days – Your body might need time to adjust. That’s normal.
- Reapply if needed – Especially in hot weather or long days, just like you would with sunscreen.
And for morning people (or wannabe morning people), our Bright Burst scent is a fresh, citrusy pick-me-up that feels like opening the window and seeing sunlight — even if it’s raining.
TL;DR (In case you’re just here for the juice):
Bobadan’s natural deodorant isn’t your typical “smells nice for 2 hours” kind of deal. It actually helps prevent BO before it starts — thanks to ingredients that support your skin, not just mask the smell.
Start with Bright Burst. It’s fresh, clean, and made for mornings where you want to feel like you’ve got your act together even if you’re just grabbing kopi.
PS: If you’ve tried natural deodorants before and thought they were a scam, you’re not wrong. You just haven’t tried one that actually handles the bacteria part.
Try Bobadan for 7 days. If you’re not sniffing your pits in victory by the end of the week — we’ll be very surprised (and slightly offended).
Check out Bright Burst Deodorant Stick HERE