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- Fresh Shield – Baking-Soda-Free Deodorant Stick
Fresh Shield – Baking-Soda-Free Deodorant Stick
Mineral deodorant with magnesium hydroxide, triethyl citrate and zinc ricinoleate
Ingredients for 100 g
- 29.5 g fractionated coconut oil – 29.5%
- 20 g shea butter – 20%
- 10 g cocoa butter – 10%
- 12 g candelilla wax – 12%
- 15 g magnesium hydroxide – 15%
- 7 g white kaolin clay – 7%
- 3 g triethyl citrate – 3%
- 2 g zinc ricinoleate – 2%
- 1 g Decalact Deo – 1%
- 0.5 g vitamin E – 0.5%
Total: 100 g
If desired, replace 0.3 g of the fractionated coconut oil with 0.3% suitable cosmetic fragrance. Always follow the IFRA documentation for the specific fragrance.
Method
- Sift the magnesium hydroxide and kaolin and combine them thoroughly.
- Place the fractionated coconut oil, shea butter, cocoa butter, candelilla wax and zinc ricinoleate in a heat-resistant container.
- Heat gently over a water bath until fully melted.
- Add the triethyl citrate and mix.
- Gradually incorporate the magnesium hydroxide and kaolin while stirring continuously.
- Keep stirring as the mixture begins to cool and slightly thicken.
- Below approximately 55–60°C, add Decalact Deo.
- Add vitamin E and optional fragrance.
- Pour immediately into a deodorant stick container.
- Allow to cool and set completely.
Because the formula contains no water, a conventional broad-spectrum preservative is not required.
Use
Apply a small amount to clean, dry underarm skin.
One or two light passes are generally sufficient.
After shaving, allow the skin to settle before applying.
This is a deodorant and not an antiperspirant.