While night sweats and a change in body odour during menopause might be common menopause symptoms thanks to hormones, menopause body odour changes needn’t knock your confidence.
If you’re looking for advice on how to choose the best menopause deodorant, we can help.
At a glance
- Menopause, hormone changes can cause women of menopausal age to sweat more[i]
- We recommend Green People Scent Free Deodorant, which is kind to sensitive skin and keeps you fresh without clogging pores
Sweat, B.O. and the menopause
Have you noticed that you sweat more or a change in your body odour since starting menopause? Or that you sweat more since your menopause started?
You’re not alone. A 2023 survey by The British Menopause Foundation revealed that a staggering 70% of women have experienced menopausal night sweats[i], a menopause symptom caused by hormonal changes.
These hormone shifts lead to an increase in sweating and can alter body odour and knock your confidence.
Quick shop our natural menopause deodorants or scroll on to discover more tips for keeping your body odour in balance throughout the menopause and beyond
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Stay fresh, cool and confident throughout perimenopause and beyond with our menopause deodorants.
4 tips for managing menopause odour
To help women of menopausal age keep cool and comfortable, we asked our experts to share their top tips for managing night sweats and menopause odour.
1: Breathable layers are best
Hot flushes and night sweats call for light bed linen and nightwear. To help your underarms breathe, choose breathable fabrics like organic cotton and linen.
2: Keep your cool
Keeping the window ajar or leaving a fan on is a great way to keep your body feeling cool.
If night sweats interrupt your sleep, you may also find it helpful to use a cooling menopause mattress mat or to keep a glass of water and a refreshing facial mist by your bedside.
3: Shower
Menopause body odour changes can knock your confidence, and you may choose to shower more often.
While showing morning and night will leave your skin feeling fresh and smelling clean, be mindful that excess washing with harsh foaming agents can damage the skin barrier, leaving your skin feeling irritated.
To avoid this, choose a gentle menopause body wash. We love Scent Free Shower Gel, which is free from SLS and clinically proven to be kind to sensitive skin.
4: Balance your microbiome
Did you know that sweat is odourless? B.O. isn't released by sweat but by bacteria that love to breed in the cosy crevices of underarms.
Keeping these odour-releasing bacteria at bay is key to keeping your armpits smelling fresh. All of our deodorants contain Prebiotics which balance the microbiome, keeping the odour-causing bacteria under control. More about them in the next section.
Best deodorant for the menopause
Whether you need a deodorant for menopause or perimenopause, we can help.
Tough on B.O. but gentle on skin, Green People’s Prebiotic-powered menopause deodorants use a 3-way action to keep underarms feeling and smelling fresh without blocking pores.
Prebiotics support the skin’s natural flora and keep odour-forming bacteria in check
Zinc Ricinolate is derived from Castor Oil and traps bad odours, stopping them from becoming airborne
Alum is a natural mineral salt that prevents odour-forming bacteria from breeding
Our natural and organic deodorants for menopause are free from aluminium chlorohydrate, an ingredient that some women of menopausal age choose to avoid because of unproven theories linking the ingredient to breast cancer.
All our deodorants use a 3-way action and moisturising Shea Butter base but some have a gentle aroma. If your skin has become more sensitive during menopause, you may prefer our Scent Free Deodorant. This is ultra-gentle on sensitive skin and naturally targets B.O. without using any essential oils or fragrances.
Scent Free Deodorant 75ml
Keep ultra-sensitive skin feeling fresh with our fragrance-free deodorant
199 kr
What to do if night sweats disturb your sleep
Cool: You can help lower your body temperature with a cooling drink of water or by opening the window. Still feeling flushed? Try spritzing your skin with a facial mist or placing a damp flannel on it.
Take a cooling shower with our Daily Aloe Shampoo & Shower Wash. This natural and organic body wash is so gentle on sensitive menopausal skin and contains soothing Lavender, which helps to settle the mind and prepare for a peaceful return to sleep.
Daily Aloe Shampoo & Shower Wash 200ml
A gentle, natural shampoo and body wash for all skin/hair types
256 kr
Calm: Instead of switching on the TV and hoping that the late-night news soon sends you back to sleep, relax your mind and body by enhancing a sleep-inducing pure essential oil blend.
Our Time to Sleep Aroma Bracelet Set is perfect for settling the mind during disturbed rest and pairs a stylish aroma bracelet with our purest essential oil for sleep. Pop a few drops onto the aroma beads, and its soothing Lavender aroma will soon send you to sleep like no other.
Alexandra Kay Time to Sleep Aroma Bracelet Gift Set
Prepare for a peaceful night’s sleep with our calming essential oil blend + aromatherapy bracelet.
Great product. I have slept so much better since putting a couple of drops on a tissue by the side of my pillow- Sandra D
Catch-up: Make up for any hours of lost sleep with a weekend lie-in, an early night or a power nap.
Menopause support
We hope that you have found this guide to menopause deodorants helpful. Navigating the many symptoms of perimenopause and menopause is not easy. If you are struggling with night sweats or any other symptoms, we urge you to discuss any concerns with your GP or one of the UK’s fantastic menopause support groups.
Our friendly UK customer care team is here to help, too. If you need any further advice on choosing the best menopause deodorant, they can be contacted on 01403 740250 or at @GreenPeopleUK.
REVIEWED BY CHARLOTTE, FOUNDER OF GREEN PEOPLE
This blog post has been reviewed by Charlotte Vøhtz, founder of Green People, who has 25+ years of experience in the natural and organic beauty industry.
A recognised leader in the field of organic beauty, Charlotte helped inform the UK's first organic beauty standards and was voted the People’s Choice in the 2023 list of Who’s Who in Natural Beauty.
A published author, she wrote the organic beauty bible ‘Naturally Gorgeous’. Previously, she qualified as a nurse and spent over 10 years working in pharmaceuticals.
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[i] https://thebms.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/BMS-Infographics-JANUARY-2023-NationalSurveyResults.pdf
