
Deodorant: Stick Lemongrass Tea Tree
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An organic deodorant with a fresh lemony scent that readily absorbs into the skin. Shea butter, jojoba oil, and coconut oil soothe delicate underarms while organic tapioca flour helps absorb perspiration. Essential oils and baking soda neutralize odor-causing bacteria, so you stay fresh naturally!
Our organic Extra Strength natural deodorant, with a refreshing, clean scent, is a creamy soft solid that readily absorbs into your skin. Made with soothing and moisturizing ingredients that effectively neutralize odor and help absorb wetness, so you stay fresh naturally.
We call this our "extra strength" formula because it contains more baking soda than our stick deodorants.
Baking Soda is effective at absorbing all types of moisture, including sweat, which makes it useful for keeping underarms dry. It also effectively kills odor causing bacteria. By neutralizing the acid in sweat, the underarm environment becomes less friendly to odor-causing bacteria thus preventing body odor from forming. While some people with sensitive skin choose to stay away from baking soda, others actually prefer it because it is the only thing that actually works for them! In general, baking soda tends to perform better at fighting odors than other ingredients found in natural deodorants.
Tapioca Flour is a fine, super-absorbent powder that helps pull sweat away from the skin. It works in a natural deodorant to reduce perspiration and odor due to the moisture-absorbing properties. Tapioca offers soothing relief from underarm itchiness caused by irritation.
Virgin Coconut Oil is an easily penetrating, nourishing, moisturizing oil. Unlike fractionated coconut oil, unrefined coconut oil contains fatty acids which are known for their antibacterial properties. A coconut oil based deodorant helps soothe skin and helps reduce bacteria.
Our organic Coconut Cream natural deodorant, with a refreshing, clean scent, is a soft solid that readily absorbs into your warm skin.
The combination of Lemongrass and Tea Tree essential oils have provide a fresh, lemony, earthy, sweet scent and also have antibacterial properties to help prevent odor.
An aluminum free, paraben free, synthetic-free, artificial fragrance-free, plastic-free, eco-friendly, UDSA organic, and sustainable natural deodorant
Still looking? Explore our other customer-approved organic deodorant options.
NOTE: Our natural deodorants are made from plant oils and butters. Since water and oil do not mix, it is best to always apply to dry underarms otherwise the deodorant may not absorb into to your skin and can end up on your clothes.
Our cream deodorant is best applied after showering or bathing.
Obviously we do not all have the same size armpits. While a pea-sized amount is usually enough for both armpits, some people may need a pea-size for each armpit. Start small first and see how it goes. Just remember - more deodorant does not mean more effective. More is NOT better!
If you tend to sweat a lot, then you can reapply the deodorant cream throughout the day. Wipe your armpits clean with a damp cloth or paper towel, pat dry and reapply. Applying deodorant onto unclean or sweaty underarms may cause irritation.
We recommend applying cream deodorant with your fingers since you have more control over the amount of product going on your underarm at each application. It is easier to give the entire underarm area a uniform coat of deodorant without using too much. Basically, you can tailor the application to your personal needs.
However, if you have long fingernails, find it inconvenient, or the thought of applying deodorant with your fingertips has you questioning whether you want to use it, we have some suggestions.
We also have very creative customers who love our cream deodorants!
*For those who would like an applicator for our cream deodorants, try the back side of our reusable, sustainable oval bamboo spatula. (In the picture above)
We always recommend a Patch Test the first time you try any new product, especially if you have sensitive skin. Discontinue if irritation occurs.
Our cream deodorants are not happy in hot mailboxes or on sunny porches. Please be sure to pick up your package ASAP once it arrives. It is natural for a Cream Deodorant to soften under warm temperatures. Softening or melting will not impact the effectiveness. If your deodorant melts or softens too much, simply mix well and then pop the container in your refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
The goal is simple: to Harness the Power & Simplicity of Nature® to cleanse, soothe, heal, and protect your skin and hair!
Our unique formulas rely on moisturizing oils and butters, healing botanicals, and pure essential oils. We choose every ingredient with one end-result in mind….the BEST possible natural skin care for YOU!
Please Note: Although ingredient on the packaging may say "arrowroot powder", we are using Tapioca Flour.
*Ingredient is Fair Trade Certified
Many people transition seamlessly to a natural deodorant. Others report a transition period.
I do not believe in "armpit detox" the way in which it is described by many companies that sell natural deodorant. Armpit "detox" is simply a normal adjustment period.
We have all heard about detox diets and cleanses for your body. Well now some people are advocating a detox for armpits. The ritual usually involves mixing up armpit masks made with charcoal, clays, or apple cider vinegar and applying them to your armpits to supposedly help “detox” the harmful chemicals that may have built up due ingredients in conventional deodorant or antiperspirants.
The idea behind the armpit detox is that it helps make the transition from an aluminum-based antiperspirant to a natural deodorant easier. However, there is no evidence that an underarm detox will reduce odor or make your new natural deodorant more effective.
Commercial deodorants and antiperspirants change the types and amounts of bacteria in the armpit which explains why you may sweat more and have a change in body odor initially.
Please do not allow a company to tell you that the increase in odor and/or sweat is the result of your body expelling or flushing out toxins. Your body has a great natural detox system that includes your liver and your kidneys, but your skin--not so much.
What people call and Armpit "detox" is simply a normal adjustment period. You do NOT need to buy armpit "detox" kits.
A simple wash with a gentle soap and water will remove antiperspirant or deodorant on your skin and help control odor.
Our bodies are quite resistant to change. Our bodies enjoy the status quo. They see change as a disruption and often resist change even if it is a positive one.
The bottom line--our body needs time to adjust to change and since each of us is a unique individual and our armpit microbiome is different the timeline varies from person to person.
Ultimately, it depends on your unique body chemistry.
Since there was so much information I wanted to share, I have written two blogs:
Part 1: Transitioning To Natural Deodorant, discusses the why you may experience an adjustment period as well as the possible causes of irritation and or rashes that some may experience when switching from a conventional antiperspirant or deodorant to an all natural deodorant.
Part 2: Transitioning To Natural Deodorant, provides some suggestions to help with the adjustment period and or to help alleviate the causes of irritation. Part 2 also answers some common questions about using a natural deodorant.
Did you ever notice that so many people are ticklish under their arm? Your underarms are one of the most sensitive parts of your body.
You may notice that you can feel a simple touch more than you can on other areas of the body. When you add up all of these factors you can see why underarm skin is not only more sensitive, but also more prone to irritation.
We do not use synthetic stabilizers or waxes, so our delicate natural products packaged in glass jars and metal tins are sensitive to temperature changes.
While shipping during warm weather seasons presents a real challenge to our natural skin care company, we accept the challenge in order to maintain our standard of natural and nourishing skin care. We hope you agree.
During warm weather, products may soften or even melt as they sit in warm mail trucks, mailboxes, or on front porches.
The quality and healing properties of our products are not affected by melting.
On very sunny or warm days, BEFORE opening the jars or tins, place the items in your refrigerator for a few hours to allow them to harden, just in case they have melted in transit. If you open items, especially those in tins, to check if melting has occurred, they may spill and make a mess!
If you think that your balm-like deodorant is melted or runny, BEFORE opening the jar, pop it in the freezer for 10 - 15 minutes. As it begins to harden give it a stir (so that the solids do not sink to the bottom) and place it back in the freezer until firm!
Sometimes a cream deodorant can melt during warm transit and then slowly re-solidify before you receive it. This melting and slow cooling can result in a grainy feeling. If your deodorant feels grainy, simply melt it, mix thoroughly, and place it in the refrigerator until solid.
Since the stick deodorant are made with more beeswax, they are less sensitive to an increase in outside temperature.
Place a melted body butter in the refrigerator until firm.
Our hand-whipped process adds tiny air bubbles that increase the volume, just like whipping cream. If a whipped product melts, the air bubbles collapse and the volume is decreased.
So, although the jar was filled to the top initially, there will be less volume in the container (since it has deflated) and the container may actually look half full.
After cooling a melted Whipped Butter will be the consistency of our body balm and is still a great moisturizer.
If a Sugar Scrub melts, the oil may separate out a bit. Give it a good mix and place it in the refrigerator for about 10 to 15 minutes. As it begins to harden up give it another stir to disperse the sugars and place it back in the refrigerator. Once it's solidified and mixed it will be great to use! Again because it is a whipped product, the container may have less volume when the whipped butters melt.
Read more about melting products and what to do in our blog "Natural Skin Care Products Melt In Hot Weather."
The most important consideration in any business is its customers. Today's world of misleading claims, false advertising, and simple deception, often leaves consumers trying to discover the truth about personal products and their ingredients.
Some of my favorite products are made with ingredients that just do not exist as certified organic. Why? At this time there are no standards created for ingredients specifically used in the personal care product industry. Organic certification of personal care products is based on the organic food standards set by the National Organic Program of the USDA.
But since we are a certified organic company, we are required to submit documentation that even our "non-organic ingredients" were produced without the use of toxic pesticides, genetically modified organisms (GMOs), sewage sludge, or irradiation.
Why Did We Become a Certified Organic Company?
What Do All of the Organic Labels Mean?
Have you ever enjoyed the scent of a fragrant flower or herb? The fragrance comes from potent, aromatic compounds called essential oils found in the flowers, stems, seeds, bark, roots, fruits, and other parts of plants. It often requires several pounds of a plant to produce a single bottle of essential oil.
Essential oils not only give plants their unique scents but also help lure plant pollinators and protect plants from insects and other predators.
The chemical composition of essential oils may provide valuable psychological and physical aromatherapeutic benefits for some people.
It is important to note that to be a true essential oil, the oil must be isolated from the plant material by physical means only. Essential oils are NEVER extracted using solvents.
Although synthetic fragrances or "nature identical" oils are available at a much lower cost, only natural plant essential oils will provide any aromatherapeutic benefits.
What Are Essential Oils (Much more detail)
How Essential Oils Are Extracted
Why We Use Only Real Plant Essential Oils?
If you are pregnant or under a doctor's care for any medical condition, please consult your healthcare provider before using essential oils.
Pregnancy & Children: We do not provide information on the safety of essential oils during Pregnancy or for use in Children because the available information is very ambiguous and often contradictory. If you’re interested in using essential oils during pregnancy or with young children please do your own research and consult your doctor, midwife, or health care professional before use.
Trying to choose the right natural soaps or skincare products can be a bit overwhelming especially when you have allergies and/or skin sensitivities.
Since we proudly list every ingredient in all of our products, reading the ingredient list will help to eliminate ingredients that may cause you problems.
We always recommend doing a patch test before using any new products especially if you have sensitive skin or allergies.
We receive so many emails asking for help with allergies, we created categories in our “Help Me Choose” section to provide information for those with allergies or sensitivities to nuts, coconut, shea butter and gluten.
Check out our help me choose pages!!
If you are allergic or sensitive to any of the ingredients in our products, they may cause skin irritation. Even natural ingredients may cause sensitivities.
People with severe allergies--please note: If you have severe anaphylactic-type reactions to ANY of the ingredients in ANY of our products, please do not buy our products. We have dedicated soap rooms and product rooms that are kept meticulously clean, but we cannot guarantee against possible cross-contamination of individual ingredients.
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