Zinc ricinoleate: Zinc ricinoleate is the zinc salt of ricinoleic acid, a major fatty acid found in castor seed oil obtained from the seeds of the Ricinus communis plant. This ingredient traps and absorbs odor molecules, making them imperceptible to the odor receptors in your nose.
Magnesium Hydroxide: Magnesium Hydroxide is a safe and naturally occurring compound and occurs in nature as the mineral brucite. It's a fantastic alternative to aluminum, baking soda and other ingredients that are potentially irritating, ineffective, or hazardous. Magnesium Hydroxide's main purpose in a natural deodorant is to counteract any odor-causing bacteria on the surface of the skin.
Cetyl Alcohol: Cetyl Alcohol is a 100% natural, vegetable derived fatty alcohol. It is an alcohol that is derived from a fat, such as a vegetable oil like Coconut Oil. Often mistaken as an "alcohol" it is in fact, quite the opposite. Cetyl Alcohol is skin-friendly with hydrating, conditioning, and softening properties that benefit both skin and hair.
MCT (Medium Chain Triglyceride) Oil: is a natural product derived from vegetables (coconut or palm kernels). MCT is an emollient and helps give slip and glide to NO-BO.
Cocoa Butter: Cocoa Butter is the pressed fat from the seeds, also known as Cacao Beans, of the Cocoa/Cacao Tree (Theobroma cacao L.). It's rich with antioxidants, vitamins E & K. and it is a great moisturiser
Shea Butter: Comes from the nut of the shea tree in Africa. Shea butter helps nourish and protect your underarm skin.
Tapioca starch: Tapioca is a starch extracted from cassava root. It is a highly absorbent powder that is added for a non-sticky finish and sensation of comfort throughout the day. Tapioca is PH neutral and its role is to absorb any moisture which helps to fight bacteria and reduces odour too.
Willow oil: Willow Myrtle oil is an essential oil that we at Native Earth produce and manufacture ourselves. It has, what I would consider, an ‘Australian bush scent’. It is a pleasant smell, that isn’t overpowering. The oil has some wonderful properties in it. It contains some anti-microbial properties, (an antimicrobial is an agent that can kill microorganisms or stops their growth) which is fantastic for a deodorant.
NO-BO is made to be gentle on the skin however, everyone reacts differently so if you have known allergies or are sensitive and if any irritation occurs, we advise you to stop use. Please contact us so we can refund your money and make a note of your reaction.