Organic Patchouli Musk Pit Paste [Deodorant] w/Arrowroot Powder 2oz.

All Natural Deodorant without Aluminum, Baby Powder [talc], and fragrance.

What is wrong with deodorants that are not Organic and Natural?

Fragrance – “Fragrance” is a euphemism for nearly 4,000 different ingredients. Most “fragrances” are synthetic and are either cancer-causing or otherwise toxic. Exposure to fragrances has been shown to affect the central nervous system. “Fragrances” are found in most shampoos, deodorants, sunscreens, skincare and body care products.

Talc has been linked to ovarian and testicular cancer. It can be found in makeup, baby and adult powders, deodorant and foundation.

Aluminum – based compounds are used as the active ingredient in antiperspirants. These compounds form a temporary plug within the sweat duct that stops the flow of sweat to the skin’s surface. Some research suggests that aluminum-based compounds, which are applied frequently and left on the skin near the breast, may be absorbed by the skin and cause estrogen-like (hormonal) effects. Because estrogen has the ability to promote the growth of breast cancer cells, some scientists have suggested that the aluminum-based compounds in antiperspirants may contribute to the development of breast cancer

CC All Natural Pit Paste Ingredients:

Organic Coconut Oil, Organic Palm Oil, Non-Aluminum Baking Soda, Organic Corn Starch, Organic Arrowroot Powder, Essential Oils: Patchouli, Pine, Tea Tree, Lavender, Geranium, Bergamot, Sweet Orange, Vanilla, Cinnamon, Rosemary.

What is Bentonite Clay?

According to Mountain Rose Herbs:
“Bentonite, also referred to as Montmorillonite, is one of the most effective and powerful healing clays. Bentonite can be used externally as a clay poultice, mud pack or in the bath and, in skin care recipes. A good quality Bentonite should be a grey/cream color and anything bordering “pure white” is suspect. It has a very fine, velveteen feel and is odorless and non-staining. The type of bentonite offered by Mountain Rose herbs is a Sodium Bentonite.”

Bentonite Clay is composed of aged volcanic ash. The name comes from the largest known deposit of Bentonite Clay located in Fort Benton, Wyoming.

What Does it do?
Bentonite Clay is a unique clay due to its ability to produce an “electrical charge” when hydrated. Upon contact with fluid, its electrical components change, giving it the ability to absorb toxins. Bentonite Clay is known for its ability to absorb and remove toxins, heavy metals, impurities, and chemicals.

Helping with

Skin and allergy issues

Provide minerals for the body

Speeds recovery from vomiting and diarrhea

Detoxification

Externally used for all types of skin problems and to speed healing

Arrowroot Powder Benefits:

Vitamins: Arrowroot is a rich source of vitamins. An eight ounce serving of raw arrowroot provides 1% of the recommended daily intake (RDI) of vitamin A. As far as B-complex vitamins are concerned, it provides 22% of the RDI of thiamine, 8% of the RDI of riboflavin and 19% of the RDI of niacin. These B-vitamins help your body break down food into energy. However, processing of arrowroot reduces these nutrients drastically. Fresh arrowroot also provides 30% of the RDI of vitamin B-6, 7% for pantothenic acid and 192% for folate while the flour contains just 1% of the RDI of vitamin B-6, 3% for pantothenic acid and just 4% for folate.

Minerals: As far as minerals are concerned, arrowroot flour has a higher nutritional value than raw arrowroot. 8 ounces of fresh arrowroot contains 1% of the RDI of calcium and 20% of the RDI of manganese. A similar amount of arrowroot flour has 9% of the RDI of calcium and 53% of the RDI of manganese. It is an excellent source of potassium with a 100 gram serving providing 454 mg of this mineral which is 10% of the RDI.  It contains lesser amounts of other minerals like copper, iron, phosphorus, magnesium and zinc.