I’ve always wanted to do something wild, like go skydiving, get a tattoo or try a natural deodorant like No Pong, and in this post I get to cross one of these life-on-the-edge wishes off of my list!
No Pong deodorant is a Canadian-made, anti-odourant that uses a blend of all natural ingredients to create a sweat-resistant deodorant that fights odours all day long.
Now, I’m not going to lie, I sweat like a beast during the hot days of summer. Would this stuff control my sweat and stink as well as my long-trusted drugstore anti-perspirants?
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What Is No Pong Deodorant?
As I mentioned in the intro above, No Pong is an all natural anti-odourant/deodorant that promises to keep sweat and stink at bay all day long. No Pong started in Australia and opened a Canadian branch of their company in 2018 to manufacture in and ship from Canada as well.
What Is Antiperspirant vs. Anti-Odourant or Deodorant?
Anti-perspirant blocks sweat glands to reduce how much sweat is secreted, while deodorant or anti-odourant controls the odour associated with sweating. You can also read about why our armpits smell here.
What’s In No Pong Deodorant and What’s Not In It?
No Pong deodorant is guaranteed to be free from parabens, triclosan, aluminum and plastic and is cruelty free too. All of the ingredients used are natural and the essential oils used for No Pong’s light fragrances are 100% pure, certified organic.
You can view No Pong’s ingredient information here. No Pong is extremely resistant to microbial growth and the brand indicates that it can sit for 12 months before opening, and 6 months after opening without expiring.
Each tin is designed to last about a month with regular use.
How Does No Pong Deodorant Work?
No Pong uses all natural ingredients that are extremely effective at reducing smelly armpit bacteria for up to 12 hours.
Coconut oil and beeswax help to keep No Pong stuck to your pits like glue all day, while other ingredients work to absorb sweat while allowing skin to breathe (unlike traditional antiperspirants that contain aluminum salts to block sweat).
FYI: Body odour is created when bacteria mixes with our sweat (apocrine sweat, to be exact).
Sweat on its own is actually odourless.
How Do You Use No Pong?
No Pong comes in a lovely little tin that you pinch on either side to pop open. The product itself has a balm-like quality to it; you simply use your fingertip to grab a pea-sized amount of No Pong and spread it on your armpit.
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Can Sensitive Skin Types Use No Pong?
The brand recommends selecting their Bicarb Free versions of No Pong that is free from baking soda if you have sensitive skin, so yes, there is definitely a No Pong tin for you! Always read the ingredient listing before purchasing No Pong or any other natural deodorant to ensure you are not allergic to any of the ingredients.
Does No Pong Stain Clothes?
The brand claims that No Pong won’t leave any residue on clothes, despite the fact that it contains coconut oil in it. You only need a pea-sized amount of No Pong for it to be effective and you should make sure you fully rub in the product and wait a few minutes for it to absorb before putting on tighter clothing.
I haven’t noticed any obvious staining on my clothes after wearing No Pong, although most of the tops I’ve been wearing this summer have been tank tops with a blazer on top for the office.
What Does It Smell Like?
No Pong was designed to have light, gender-neutral fragrances for anyone to use. The scents are very subtle and I love that they’re not as obvious and overpowering as some of the drugstore deodorants that I have used in the past. The “Original” scent is described as having notes of citrus, with a hint of vanilla.
“Spicy Chai” consists of woodsy notes with a hint of sugar and spice – delish! There’s also a “Spicy Chai – Light” version that’s new and bicarb free.
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So…Does No Pong Really Work?
Honestly, yes.
I was surprised to see how well this natural deodorant worked for me to mask odour.
As described, No Pong has a really nice, light scent and I liked that it didn’t smell too strong when my sweat glands started to kick into overdrive in the heat.
Was I a sweaty mess by day’s end?
No – what impressed me most about No Pong was how well it was able to handle my sweat during a regular day of activity. I’m naturally a heavy sweater when I get too hot or active; by active, I mean just briskly walking down the street to get my morning coffee can make me sweat, in summer or winter.
But I’m happy to report I was not reduced to a sweat-stained mess during any of my walks or regular activities – even after moderate exercise. I feel like No Pong worked just as well as my drugstore anti-perspirants did, so I’m happy to report that yes – No Pong really did work for me and I’m still using it.
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If you’re looking to try a natural anti-odourant that keeps odours and sweat in check, No Pong deodorant is a great natural option.
