BAKING SODA
Baking soda is effective at absorbing sweat, helping to keep your underarms dry. Additionally, it kills odor causing bacteria. Baking soda contains natural ingredients that help balance and regulate pH level of your skin.
COCONUT OIL
Extra virgin coconut oil is the most abundant source of lauric acid, a fatty acid known for its antifungal, antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties. It is rich in antioxidants that help prevent aging and damage to the skin. Aside from its anti-aging and skin-healing abilities, it promotes the production of collagen. Naturally rich in vitamin E, it soothes and calms irritated skin.
ARROWROOT POWDER
Arrowroot is a rich source of vitamin B9 and minerals such as calcium, potassium, magnesium, sodium, and phosphorus. It contains trace amounts of zinc and iron, as well as vitamin B1 and B6. Arrowroot powder is used in natural deodorants as a gentle alternative to cornstarch offering multitude of benefits for the skin. (Cornstarch may trigger allergic reaction and skin irritation). Its topical application helps in curing blemishes, rashes, and other wounds. The absorbent quality of arrowroot powder leaves your skin feeling silky and smooth, and has natural deodorizing properties.
SHEA BUTTER
The concentration of natural vitamins and fatty acids in shea butter makes it incredibly nourishing and moisturizing. Shea butter aids in the skin’s natural collagen production. It contains oleic, stearic, palmitic, and linolenic acids that protect and nourish the skin to prevent drying. Regular use of raw shea butter can treat itching, burns, small skin wounds, eczema, and skin allergies.
BEESWAX
Used in skin products, beeswax creates a barrier which helps to seal moisture into the skin, at the same time allowing it to breath and protecting from environmental toxins and irritants. Naturally contains vitamin A, which improves hydration to the skin and promotes cell regeneration.
VITAMIN E
Vitamin E is an extremely powerful antioxidant. It has moisturizing and healing benefits, and helps to strengthen skin barrier function. Vitamin E is a natural anti-inflammatory, so it soothes and calms irritated skin.
TEA TREE ESSENTIAL OIL
Besides being antibacterial, tea tree (melaleuca) essential oil is also antifungal and anti-inflammatory. Tea tree essential oil is gentle enough to use on the skin, which makes it a great addition to a natural deodorant. Melaleuca essential oil doesn’t inhibit your body’s natural perspiration function but it will keep it under control. Tea tree has an earthy, balsamic aroma.
