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The Ilex Wood - Bergamot and Tea Tree Natural Deodorant - 70ml
The Ilex Wood - Bergamot and Tea Tree Natural Deodorant - 70ml
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Bergamot & Tea Tree Natural Deodorant – 70ml
Naturally fresh. Plastic-free. Handmade in the UK.
Stay naturally fresh with The Ilex Wood Bergamot & Tea Tree Natural Deodorant: a zesty, clean-scented deodorant handmade in Northamptonshire using carefully selected plant-based ingredients.
The naturally effective formula combines shea butter, coconut oil and moisture-absorbing arrowroot with refreshing bergamot and tea tree essential oils. It helps neutralise everyday body odour without using aluminium salts, alcohol, parabens or synthetic fragrance.
Unlike an antiperspirant, this natural deodorant does not attempt to prevent your body from perspiring. Instead, it helps keep you feeling comfortable and smelling fresh while allowing your skin to function naturally.
Presented in a simple recyclable cardboard push-up tube, it offers an effective, plastic-free alternative to conventional roll-ons, aerosols and plastic deodorant sticks.
Suitable for women and men and gentle enough for everyday use.
Why you’ll love it
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Natural deodorant for reliable everyday odour control
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Fresh citrus and herbal fragrance
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Made with bergamot and tea tree essential oils
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Formulated without aluminium salts
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Alcohol-free and paraben-free
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No synthetic fragrance or unnecessary fillers
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Vegan and cruelty-free
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Palm oil-free formula
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Plastic-free, recyclable cardboard tube
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Handmade in Northamptonshire, UK
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Easy-to-use 70ml push-up stick
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Suitable for women and men
A naturally effective deodorant
Our Bergamot & Tea Tree Natural Deodorant is made with a balanced blend of nourishing oils, plant butters, natural waxes and absorbent arrowroot.
Shea butter and coconut oil help the deodorant glide comfortably across the skin, while arrowroot helps absorb excess moisture. Bergamot and tea tree essential oils provide its naturally fresh, clean and uplifting fragrance.
The result is an easy-to-apply natural deodorant that helps keep everyday odour under control—without relying on aluminium salts, alcohol or synthetic fragrance.
Better for your routine—and the planet
Every deodorant is supplied in a fully recyclable cardboard push-up tube, with no plastic applicator or complicated mechanism.
The compact packaging is convenient at home, in your gym bag or while travelling. Once finished, the cardboard tube can be placed in the appropriate household recycling, subject to local recycling guidance.
Because the tubes are produced from recycled paper-based materials, their shade may vary slightly. This does not affect the quality or performance of the product.
How to use
Apply a small amount directly to clean, dry underarms using two or three light swipes. A little goes a long way.
Push the base of the cardboard tube upwards gently as required. Avoid pushing too much product above the rim. If necessary, the deodorant can be lowered again by replacing the lid and firmly tapping the base of the tube against a solid surface.
During colder weather, hold the deodorant against the skin for a moment to warm the surface before applying.
For external use only. Avoid applying immediately after shaving or to broken or irritated skin. Discontinue use if irritation occurs.
Storage
Store upright in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and excessive heat. As this is a natural product, its texture may soften in warm conditions and become firmer when cold.
Product details
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Size: 70ml
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Fragrance: Bergamot & Tea Tree
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Format: Cardboard push-up deodorant stick
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Skin type: Suitable for most skin types
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Lifestyle: Vegan and cruelty-free
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Packaging: Plastic-free and recyclable
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Made in: Northamptonshire, United Kingdom
Frequently asked questions
Is this an antiperspirant?
No. This is a natural deodorant designed to help control body odour. It does not contain aluminium salts and does not prevent the body’s natural perspiration process.
Is it suitable for women and men?
Yes. The fresh citrus and herbal scent is suitable for women, men and anyone looking for a natural everyday deodorant.
Does it contain bicarbonate of soda?
This variety forms part of our original natural deodorant range and contains bicarbonate of soda. If your skin is particularly sensitive to bicarbonate, consider our Gentle Bicarb-Free Natural Deodorant instead.
Is the packaging really plastic-free?
Yes. The deodorant is presented in a straightforward cardboard push-up tube without a plastic applicator or winding mechanism.
How long will one tube last?
This depends on how frequently and generously it is applied. Only two or three light swipes are normally required for each underarm, so a 70ml tube can provide excellent everyday value.
Naturally fresh without the unnecessary extras
Say goodbye to conventional plastic deodorant packaging and discover a simpler approach to everyday freshness.
The Ilex Wood Bergamot & Tea Tree Natural Deodorant is vegan, aluminium salt-free, alcohol-free, palm oil-free and handmade in the UK. Its refreshing natural fragrance and recyclable cardboard packaging make it an excellent choice for anyone looking to create a more sustainable personal-care routine.
Natural deodorant that works—without costing the Earth.
Our products have received excellent feedback through Google Customer Reviews, Trustpilot and Judge.me.
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Details
This all-natural deodorant has been formulated with a selection of soothing butters and oils, absorbing clay and essential oils that naturally neutralise odours. Housed in a cardboard push-up tube, this deodorant not only has the advantage of being toxin and aluminium free but is sustainable and plastic-free packaging too! Unlike most non-natural products on the market, a natural deodorant does not block your sweat glands and allows you to sweat naturally but stops the unpleasant smells.
Before we start telling you all about the fabulous ingredients included in this formulation, let us first talk about why we think you ought to ditch the big brand mainstream deodorants and switch to a natural option.
First and foremost – there is a difference between a deodorant and an anti-perspirant. A deodorant does exactly what the name suggests. It ‘deodorises’ the bad smells associated with sweat whereas an anti-perspirant stops the sweat altogether. And the only ingredient known to stop perspiration altogether is aluminium.
Aluminium salts are what you’ll find in all anti-perspirants, and it works by plugging the sweat glands stopping any perspiration whatsoever. Effective, however aluminium has been linked to various nasty diseases including breast cancer and Alzheimer’s. It is for this reason many of us have been looking to alternatives and embracing our natural sweating but minimising the odour that comes with it.
So let us take a look at what’s in this deodorant that can help keep you smelling sweet without blocking those glands!
Sodium Bicarbonate: A natural anti-bacterial salt that acts as the active ingredient here to neutralise and stop bad smells. The PH of sodium bicarbonate is alkali which helps counterbalance the acidic sweat. On its own, sodium bicarbonate can be an irritation to skin however we have carefully paired it with moisturising oils and butters to allow the bicarb to do its job without irritating your skin.
Moisture absorbers: To help soak up some of that sweat the deodorant contains natural kaolin clay and arrowroot powder. Both these elements take on the moisture and help to absorb excess sweat. Kaolin clay helps draw out toxins and unblocks pores so is great for detoxifying your armpits after years of anti-perspirant use.
The deodorant comes as a solid in a push-up tube. Unlike a spray which can burn this product can be applied with ease. There is no roller-ball applicator either to trap hairs.
Essential Oils: Bergamot and Tea Tree are versatile and bright smelling oils that gives this deodorant a refreshing citrus zing. Both oils are mild and suitable for all skin types.
The oils are naturally anti-bacterial so also help to fight the cause of bad smells leaving you fresh and clean.
Great for...
- Keeping odours at bay
- A natural way to deodorise without blocking sweat glands
Scent
Citrus and Camphoraceous
How to use
Push firmly but not with a hard shove at the bottom so the product lifts out the tube about 5mm.
If stuck or push out too far, simply take the deodorant tube and knock the base on a hard surface three times in succession.
Heat the deodorant at the top with fingers rubbing over to get some heat into it to soften the area to use of the deodorant if not used for a few days or for the first time .
Ensure no clothing is warn whilst applying and allow to dry before putting clothes around the area.
Then apply liberally under the arms.
The smell becomes stronger on contact with skin as again it’s natural and not full of chemicals to give a first scent without application.
We use Sodium Bicarbonate in our deodorants because it is anti-bacterial and deodorising. It inhibits the growth of odour causing bacteria and keeps the skin completely fresh all day. Sodium Bicarbonate is a natural ingredient, but occasionally it causes irritation on some skin types. This is because it is an alkaline ingredient and can therefore affect skin pH. When skin becomes too alkaline, it can feel sore and uncomfortable. Skin pH can also be affected by a number of other factors such as diet, smoking, air pollution & climate so irritation can arise.
Products are tempertaure sensitive. Keep at room temperature and out of extreme heat or cold.
Do not apply to broken or irritated skin.
External use only. Keep out of reach from children
Ingredients
- Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea),
- Maranta arundinacea (Arrowroot),
- Sodium Bicarbonate,
- Cocos Nucifera (Coconut),
- Candelilla Cera (Candelilla wax)
- Kaolin,
- Triticum vulgare (Wheatgerm)
- Citrus bergamia (Bergamot)
- Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil (Tea Tree)
- Tocopherol (Vitamin E)
Naturally occurring in essential oils: Linalol, Citral, and Limonene
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