Sensitive armpit friends I am here for you (and am one of you!)! This amazing deodorant has no baking soda and it still works. Here is how:
When we sweat, some of the one hundred trillion bacteria that live on our bodies transforms our sweat into smaller compounds such as sulphur containing thiols and carboxylic acids, which are responsible for the characteristic aroma of stanky armpits. Zinc binds with and neutralizes these funky smelling short-chain fatty acids, converting them into odorless zinc salts — basically stopping B.O. before it happens!
Diatomaceous earth (DE) is a naturally occurring sedimentary rock made from the fossilized shells of teensy, aquatic organisms called diatoms. With a soft, silky texture not unlike talcum powder, DE is rich in highly absorbent amorphous silicon dioxide (75-90% depending on the DE’s source). Think of those silica-gel desiccant packets used to absorb humidity and keep things dry. Diatomaceous earth’s absorbent qualities make it a great candidate for combating sweat and odors in homemade deodorant.
Magnesium Hydroxide will not increase your magnesium status transdermally, but it is an effective antibacterial capable of neutralizing odor caused by bacteria. Magnesium hydroxide has low solubility, it does not easily sweat off, remaining on the upper layers of the skin as a barrier against odor-causing bacteria.
Ingredients: Tallow, Zinc Oxide, Diatomaceous Earth, Magnesium Hydroxide, Beeswax, Essential oils
Michelle –
Extremely long lasting and beats any commercial product.