Handcrafted All-Natural Deodorant Cream, 2-Pack
Designed as an underarm cream, this handcrafted deodorant pairs organic coconut oil and avocado oil with beeswax.
Avocado oil is commonly used for surface softening. Beeswax is also used for shielding the skin surface. Tea tree essential oil is commonly used for its antimicrobial properties. Rosemary essential oil adds an herbal aroma.
Skin care engages touch at each step of a routine, and the step depends on the product. Cleansing products lift surface oils, debris, and bacteria from the skin (Aiello & Larson, 2002). Moisturizing products such as creams, lotions, and balms add emollients that soften the skin surface and help hold in hydration. Serums, masks, and treatments are applied to specific areas of the face, and the pressure of application adds to the sensation. Applying any of these products activates C‑tactile afferents, the nerve fibers that process pleasant touch (Löken et al., 2009; McGlone et al., 2014). Slow, massage‑like pressure is associated with reduced stress and relaxation (Field, 2010; Field, 2015), and warmth and absorption add to the sensation as the product meets the skin.
Anyone with a skin condition, allergies, or sensitivities should consult a physician or dermatologist before use.
Details
- Best used for daily underarm odor care. Suited to those who tolerate avocado oil, beeswax, and essential oils.
- Use: Start with clean, dry underarms, scoop a pea-sized amount with a fingertip or cosmetic spatula, and massage onto the underarm until the cream melts clear.
- Responses vary from person to person.
- Scent: tea tree and rosemary, herbal
- Size: 2 jars, 1.76 oz (50 g) each
- Sold as a single set of 2 jars
Ingredients
Organic coconut oil, beeswax, vegetable emulsifier, avocado oil, cornstarch, baking soda, tea tree essential oil, rosemary essential oil
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Pairing Note
Aroma: Topical interaction paired with aroma becomes aromatic‑surface experience. Cultures combine botanicals with oils, creams, and hair treatments because aroma carries symbolic meaning, lineage, and spatial identity (Classen, Howes & Synnott, 1994). These practices persist because aromatic pairing strengthens emotional recall (Herz, 2016) and supports cultural continuity (Assmann, 2011).