
Best-selling natural deodorant available at Woolworths: No Pong
Helping to reduce odors when you're excessively sweating, natural deos are free from nasties such as parabens and aluminum.
There's one brand Aussies keep stocking up on during their Woolies shop; No Pong.
The fastest-growing, best-selling deodorant of its kind, shoppers are loyal supporters and fans of the brand, saying they would 'definitely recommend,' to fellow customers.
Founded back in 2015 by Aussie duo Chris and Melanie, they are proud to have created an effective, plastic-free natural deodorant that shoppers actually love to use daily.
Currently on sale for just $6.95 (usually $9.95) there's a wide range of refreshing scents to choose from in this cream formula.
No Pong prides itself of being a brand that listens, learns, and improves.
Constantly looking for new ways to give back to their loyal fan base, the Aussie brand is committed to surprising and rewarding customers with something extra special.
Whether it's the launch of a new and exciting product, a gift in the mail or supporting a great cause, No Pong is determined to give back to shoppers.
' Biggest fan of No Pong over here! Their customer service is the best I have ever encountered. I purchased three different scents and liked two of them, but one didn't work for me at all,' one shopper recalls.
'I emailed No Pong and let them know what was happening, and they listened, valued my experience, and sent me a new tin of a scent that worked for me at no charge.'
No Pong is a cream product, generally applied with your fingers.
Midwife and Co-Founder of No Pong, Melanie McVean, says although many think it's strange to touch their armpits with their fingers, she is 'encouraging everyone to make touching their armpits part of their daily routine'.
'We apply moisturisers, sunscreens and many other products with our hands, so why not touch our armpits to apply deodorant the same way?' she tells Best Picks.
Over the years, many customers say they have discovered lumps as a result of checking their armpits, thanks to No Pong.
'They've found lumps that they otherwise wouldn't have found,' Melanie says.
'Some of these turned out to be sliding door moments.'
Melanie says lymph nodes play an important role in our body's immune system.
'Normally you can't feel them but when they're swollen, they're more noticeable,' she says.
'It is a great marker that our body is fighting or reacting to something and if it persists, it is a sign that it should be checked out by a healthcare professional.'
Shoppers are loving No Pong's line of natural deodorants, calling them 'absolutely amazing'.
'Great product, lovely scents and convenient tins to carry in your bag,' one shopper commented.
'I am grateful I discovered No Pong as I do not like the nasties in commercial deodorants. It's amazing,' another added.
amazing stuff,' a third shopper wrote.

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