Primally Pure Charcoal Deodorant

This aluminum-free deodorant uses activated charcoal, grass-fed tallow, and a simple base of absorbent powders and oils to help manage odor and support underarm comfort, without relying on synthetic fragrance or conventional antiperspirant ingredients.

Ingredients

Organic Arrowroot Powder • Organic & Fair-Trade Coconut Oil • Baking Soda • Organic Tallow (from Grass-Fed Cows) • Organic Beeswax • Non-nano Zinc Oxide • Kaolin Clay • Activated Charcoal • Essential Oils of Organic Eucalyptus & Organic Peppermint • Organic Rosemary Extract • Non-GMO Vitamin E

What I like

• EWG Skin Deep rating: 1 (low hazard)
• Uses a simple base of plant- and animal-derived ingredients like arrowroot, coconut oil, and grass-fed tallow instead of heavy synthetics
• Activated charcoal and kaolin clay support odor control and help absorb moisture and buildup rather than just masking scent
• Free from aluminum and synthetic fragrance, which aligns with my low-tox approach and ingredient transparency standards
• The eucalyptus and peppermint scent feels fresh and clean if you enjoy a light aroma

Things to keep in mind

• Contains baking soda, which can be irritating for very sensitive underarms. Patch testing is recommended, especially if you have reacted to baking soda deodorants before
• Uses tallow, which may not align with a strictly vegan lifestyle
• Natural deodorants can take a short adjustment period, and performance can vary based on stress, hormones, and activity level

Sensitivity & Pregnancy Considerations

This formula contains baking soda and essential oils, which can be sensitizing for some skin types. If you are prone to underarm irritation, dermatitis, or are new to natural deodorant, patch test first and avoid applying immediately after shaving.

Essential oils can carry trace contaminants depending on sourcing and processing. Feather & Nest prioritizes brands that test for purity and work to minimize contaminants whenever possible.