Quick Take
When every “natural” stick flakes, stains, or stings, Naked Balance holds its ground. Aluminum? Never. Baking soda? Not here. Perfume cloud? Zero. Just smooth butters, plant wax, magnesium, and zinc — engineered to neutralize odor at the source and stay stable in real life. Unscented, vegan, heat-stable, and daily reliable.
The Story
Deodorant is a trust exercise. It’s with you in meetings, workouts, date nights, and long commutes. Fail once, and it’s over.
Mainstream antiperspirants cheat — they plug sweat glands with aluminum, force your body to hold in what it wants to release, then drown the result in synthetic fragrance. “Natural” sticks often swing the other way: messy jars, gritty crumbles, baking soda burns, or “essential oil overload” that irritates more than it helps.
Naked Balance was built to call everyone’s bluff.
- Magnesium keeps bacteria from turning sweat into stink.
- Zinc locks odor molecules in place before they escape.
- Tapioca starch pulls dampness without chalky mess.
- Kokum + mango butters glide smooth, no drag.
- Candelilla wax holds it firm even in a hot car.
No gimmicks. No cover-ups. No compromises. Just deodorant that works — quietly, consistently, honestly.
The Science
Most deodorants fight your body. Antiperspirants plug sweat glands with aluminum salts, forcing your skin to hold in what it naturally wants to release. The result? Trapped sweat, blocked pores, and a chemical crutch your body never asked for.
Even “natural” deodorants miss the mark:
- Baking soda shifts pH so aggressively it burns and leaves rashes.
- Perfume-heavy sticks mask odor instead of stopping it.
- Jar pastes and powders crumble, stain, and don’t hold up to real life.
Naked Balance works differently — it partners with your biology.
- Odor starts with bacteria. Sweat is almost odorless. Smell comes when bacteria break sweat into acids and ammonia.
- Magnesium hydroxide gently adjusts pH so those bacteria can’t thrive. No sting, no harsh burn — just balance.
- Zinc ricinoleate traps odor molecules and keeps them locked, stopping stink before you ever notice it.
- Tapioca starch absorbs dampness without blocking pores. You still sweat naturally — your body stays cool, your pits stay fresh.
- Butters + wax create a cushion that glides smoothly, protects skin, and keeps the stick stable even in summer heat.
Why it’s better for your body: Lets you sweat without odor. Avoids aluminum & baking soda. No perfume cloud. Mineral + plant actives that perform loudly but feel invisible.
How to Use
Apply 1–2 swipes to clean, dry underarms.
- Deeper ritual: after a shower, apply and let set for 60 seconds before dressing.
- That pause locks in the mineral shield and keeps you dry-touch all day.
FAQ
Will I still sweat?
Yes. It’s deodorant, not antiperspirant. Your body cools naturally, odor never shows up.
Does it work for heavy sweaters?
Yes. Magnesium + zinc control odor even when perspiration is higher.
Is it safe for sensitive skin?
Yes. No baking soda. No fragrance. No aluminum. Just balance.
Does it stain clothes?
No chalky mess. Tapioca starch dries soft, butters keep it clear.
Is it vegan?
Yes. Plant wax instead of beeswax.
Full Ingredients (INCI + Common Names)
Candelilla Cera (Candelilla Wax), Garcinia Indica (Kokum) Seed Butter, Mangifera Indica (Mango) Seed Butter, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (Fractionated Coconut Oil), Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Tapioca Starch, Magnesium Hydroxide, Zinc Ricinoleate, Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), AMTicide Coconut (Cocos Nucifera Ferment).
The Pure Roots Skincare Company Forever Promise
At Pure Roots Skincare Company, we don’t greenwash. If it wouldn’t go on our own skin, it never goes into our formulas. Every stick is small-batch, intentional, and radically transparent.
Always Free From
- Aluminum
- Baking Soda
- Palm Oil
- Synthetic Fragrance
- Sulfates
- Parabens
- Phthalates
- Silicones
- Petrochemicals
- Dyes
- GMOs
- Gluten
- Microplastics
- Animal Testing
- Animal By-Products
Disclaimer
For external use only. Discontinue if irritation occurs. Not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.