FAQ

Why is your deodorant in a glass jar? A core part of our ethos is reducing plastic waste and using materials that can be re-used, refilled, recycled or resumed by the earth. We package in glass with metal lids and our labels are backyard compostable.

How long does one jar of deodorant last? 2-3 months depending on the wearer. 

Which deodorant works better; the one with baking soda or the one with magnesium? Everyone has different body chemistry based on diet, hormones, lifestyle, and genetics, so the pH in our underarms does vary. In terms of deodorizing, the magnesium and baking soda both work incredibly well; however, some people are sensitive to baking soda, so we offer the magnesium for those individuals. 

What makes your deodorant whipped? We whip our ingredients together to create a smooth, fluffy, non-greasy, light texture that makes application creamy dreamy.  

Is the whipped deodorant safe for pregnant and breastfeeding women? All of our deodorants contain <1% of organic essential oils in their overall formulas. Not all essential oils are safe to use during pregnancy (especially in the 1st trimester) or while breastfeeding. We offer a "gentle & unscented' deodorant. Both our sweet orange & bergamot and magnesium deodorant contain citrus essential oils of sweet orange, lime and bergamot. These oils are generally considered safe to use during pregnancy or while breastfeeding - please check with your doctor.

Are all your ingredients earth safe? We examined the ecotoxicology of all our ingredients to make sure that they were safe, and they most certainly are. We take this very seriously, as many body care companies formulate with ingredients that bioaccumulate in your body, in the environment, and harm wildlife.

Are your products fragrance-free? Yes! completely free of synthetic fragrances. We only use certified organic essential oils to scent our products. 

Is the baking soda in your deodorants aluminum-free? All baking soda is aluminum-free. Baking powder can contain aluminum ( we don't use this). 

Do you use palm oil? Palm oil and its derivatives are the main drivers of deforestation, species extinction, and habitat loss in South East Asia. There are a few reliable sources for more sustainable palm oil now, but our soap works great without it!

Are your products nut-free? No. We use shea nut butter and oil in many of our products. If you have an allergy to shea or any of our other ingredients, please do not use. 

Do you use coconut oil? Coconut oil can stain clothing (especially in deodorant) and it's in so many products which makes it hard for people who have allergies to it to find coconut-oil free products. The demand for coconut oil is also incredibly high and there are growing concerns regarding its sustainability. For these reasons, we decided not to use it at this time.  

Are your products organic? We use certified organic ingredients for health, ethical, and environmental reasons. All of the ingredients are certified organic and/or fair trade, save the magnesium hydroxide, baking soda (cannot be certified organic) and the candelilla wax, cedarwood essential oil and kelp which don't have organic options available, but are still incredibly high quality. More...

Are your products vegan, gluten-free & non-gmo? Yes! 

Are your products cruelty-free? Yes! We love animals and would never test on them or work with a vendor who tests on animals or compromises animal welfare.  

Are you ingredient transparent? We love labeling responsibly and letting you know what you're putting on your skin and into your body. You won't see us list things like "fragrance" or "proprietary blend of essential oils" on our labels and leave you wondering what that means. 

Are your labels compostable or recyclable? Our labels are all 100% backyard compostable. This includes the label material, ink, and adhesive.

Is your product packaging plastic-free? Yes and no - it's up to you!

Our product labels are 100% plastic-free and 100% backyard compostable and everything is packaged in unfrosted glass that can be reused and recycled. All of our lids are made from metal (tin) and do not contain foam, foil or plastisol liners.

Our face mask sachet and mineral bath soak sachets are packaged in cello bags that are 100% backyard compostable and the pouches are made from recycled paper that is printed with veggie inks and can be composted or recycled. 

We've been committed to plastic-free packaging since we were founded in 2016. Over the years, we have received a lot of feedback regarding the user experience - many people not not like having to unscrew a lid to apply our body oil - they want a pump! 

We decided this year (2022) to let the customer decide which kind of application top they prefer where applicable. For our body oil you can choose metal or a plastic pump. For our facial serum you can choose metal or a glass/plastic dropper. For our facial mist hydrosol you can choose metal or a plastic mister. Our hope is that if you choose the plastic option, you reuse it and buy the metal top (refill) option moving forward.