Deodorant is better for your body than antiperspirant, dermatologists say. Natural deodorant can be even better. Here's what you need to know. As natural products have proliferated in recent years, you might have noticed a booming number of deodorant brands offering up natural and all-natural products, online and at your local pharmacies and general stores. One reason for the pivot might be people’s desire to abandon antiperspirants all together and go with deodorants to protect their health and wellbeing.