10 Best Whitening Deodorants in the Philippines 2025 | Buying Guide Reviewed by Dermatologist

A whitening deodorant that contains natural ingredients like kojic acid, licorice root extract, niacinamide, and mulberry extract will help you achieve those snowy white underarms. Glutathione, vitamin C, alpha arbutin, bearberry extract, papaya, green tea, daisy flower, and citrus fruits such as lemon, orange, and calamansi are also effective. 

However, whitening your pits can also leave them dry. For this reason, we recommend getting a deodorant that has moisturizing and anti-inflammatory properties, especially for people who have sensitive skin or shave regularly. These include shea butter, cocoa butter, beeswax, vitamin F, sunflower seed oil, aloe vera, coconut oil, sclerocarya birrea seed oil, and vegetable protein. 

Antiperspirants found in deodorants temporarily block your pores from producing sweat, thereby keeping your pits dry. Most antiperspirants are made from aluminum-based compounds such as Aluminum zirconium, Aluminum chloride, and Aluminum chlorohydrate, more commonly known as tawas, in concentrations of 10-30%.

However, if you’re looking for a more natural option, choose one with just the right amount of talc or organic ingredients such as tea tree oil, kaolin clay, vitamin E, or baking soda. These ingredients keep your armpits moisture-free sans the skin-irritating chemicals.

Now that we’ve discussed the ingredients that are beneficial to you, let’s talk about ones that we should be wary of. Generally, it’s best to steer clear from whitening deodorants with harsh chemicals and/or metals. 

These include phthalates and parabens, which can mess up your hormones. These substances can also cause allergic reactions for some people. On top of that, it’s best to avoid products with hydroquinone, which is a substance used to whiten your skin. The said compound was found to be toxic according to recent studies. 

If you’re rushing out the door in the morning and have no time to let your deodorant dry, an aerosol or roll-on whitening deodorant is for you. These variants usually glide clear and feel light on the skin, so you wouldn’t have to worry about embarrassing deo stains. However, they also have some key differences, as discussed below.

• Aerosol or spray whitening deodorant - most convenient due to ease of application. A popular choice among fitness enthusiasts because it offers a quick way of freshening up.
• Roll-on whitening deodorant - provides longer coverage and gives you more control of product application.

With a stick whitening deodorant, you get every last bit of the product. This is due to its creamy consistency that goes on dry, making it a fan-favorite despite the emergence of other variants. You can also bring this item wherever you go since it is both compact and travel-friendly.

Another variation of the stick whitening deodorant is the gel variant, which goes on clear and wet on the skin. For this reason, it keeps your clothes stain-free and doesn’t leave any residue on the skin. It’s also best for humid days since it gives off a cooling effect when applied to the skin.  

If you have delicate skin that easily get irritated, a whitening deodorant in cream form is your best bet. This product comes in jars, tubes, or pump bottles and is applied with the fingertips. Although it’s thicker and takes longer to dry, it provides similar coverage like your regular deo, minus the irritants. 

You've probably heard off or even used tawas at least once in your life. This Filipino classic has been embedded in our culture since it’s all-natural and does not contain any chemicals. Hence, it can be used by everyone.

Also known as crystal stick whitening deodorant, it’s usually white in color and has a smooth surface. To use it, you just have to wet the top of the product and swipe it on your underarms after you shower. However, you might want to steer clear from this variant if you're allergic to aluminum.