Posted by Bare Necessities
on August 24, 2026
“Hey, I have PCOS. Is your deodorant safe for me?”
“Hey, I’m pregnant. Can I use your deodorant?”
“Hey, what’s actually in your deodorant?”
These are some questions we have been hearing from women in our community.
Women have been talking more openly about PCOS, endometriosis, hormonal health and everyday exposure to chemicals, and one thing has become clear: people want to understand the ingredients in the products they use every day.
We listened. And that's part of why we made our world’s first refillable deodorant stick made of discarded chips packets.
A natural, vegan, solid deodorant made with thoughtfully selected ingredients for women who want to be more conscious about what they use every day, including those navigating pregnancy, PCOS or endometriosis.
No complicated ingredient jargon. Just what’s in it and why:
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Tapioca Starch — Absorbs excess moisture to help keep underarms feeling dry.
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Shea Butter + Coconut Oil — Nourish, soften and support the skin barrier.
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Candelilla + Carnauba Wax — Give the stick structure and a smooth, easy glide.
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Squalane — Helps hydrate and protect the skin barrier.
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Magnesium Hydroxide — Helps control odour-causing bacteria without relying on baking soda.
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Zinc Ricinoleate — Traps and binds odour molecules without blocking natural perspiration.
Two odour-control actives. One goal: all-day freshness without stopping your body from sweating naturally.
And yes, it’s designed to hold up through Indian heat and humidity, too.
And What About Fragrance?
We know fragrance is another area women think carefully about.
Our deodorant uses IFRA-certified fragrances, selected and formulated according to applicable International Fragrance Association standards for their intended use.
You can choose from our two lovely fragrances:
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Day In Day Out - Citrus, Cedarwood, Amber - Gym, Work Meetings, Date Nights
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Oudh Spice - Rose, Cardamom, Toffee - Brunch Dates, Office Days, Evenings Out
Because being conscious about ingredients shouldn't mean giving up a fragrance you actually enjoy wearing.
But Does It Actually Work?
A natural deodorant is only useful if it performs.
Our deodorant has been dermatologist tested and clinically evaluated in a double-blind study, with the study proving up to 24-hour odour protection.
In testing, 93% of testers experienced all-day protection.
It's also formulated without aluminium, baking soda or alcohol, and is designed to leave no white cast or sticky residue.
So the goal wasn't simply to make a “natural” deodorant.
It was to make one that could stand up to workdays, workouts, commutes, weddings, dates, humid afternoons and everything else an Indian day can throw at you.
Made Because You Asked Better Questions
Our community started conversations around ingredients, fragrance, sensitive skin, hormonal health and waste.
We didn't have to have every answer. We just had to listen.
And then make something better.
A refillable natural deodorant that combines thoughtfully selected ingredients, tested performance, IFRA-certified fragrances and a Forever Case made from recycled waste.
Because women deserve personal care that doesn't ask them to choose between what works, what feels good and what they feel comfortable using every day.
