Real talk: my BO, though not particularly powerful stench-wise, is very resilient. To combat this, I always (except when testing a new product) layer a liquid and a cream/stick deodorant, and frequently change up which deodorants and deo-combos I use (generally every couple of days). This is simply what works best for me. Since shelf life isn't typically a huge concern, I tend to have 4 to 6 deodorants going at a time.
As a result of my methods of layering and frequent product switching, I am always on the lookout for new deodorants to try. To be honest, the thing that really drew me to Bubble & Bee's Pit Putty Cream was the availability of the Jasmint scent. Jasmine + mint. How could you go wrong? On a more practical note, I've always gotten along well with cream deodorants and I have a theory (more investigation required) that deos containing mint are particularly effective against (my) body odor. I was also quite impressed with Bubble & Bee Organic upon exploring their website (they're the same people who run the awesome resource Chemical of the Day). Bubble & Bee are dedicated to using organic ingredients as much as possible, and among all of the ingredients in all of their products, the only synthetics to be found are gentle, plant-derived surfactants. The Pit Putty Creams are all-natural, 100% organic (minus the baking soda, of course), vegan, and, like all Bubble & Bee products, gluten-free. The scent combined with my love for cream deodorants and Bubble & Bee's ingredients and integrity made purchasing the Jasmint Pit Putty Cream a no-brainer.
My high hopes were not disappointed. I'll come right out and say that this is my favorite deodorant I've ever tried. I was right to be excited about the scent: it smells exactly like minty candy. The mint is definitely the stronger scent, with the jasmine coming through not as a floral note, but as a touch of sweetness. It would be even better if the two were more evenly balanced, but I love it as is. When applied directly after a shower, the deodorant's peppermint EO creates a cooling sensation in the pits.
Where this deodorant really shines above all the others I've tried is in texture and application. Pit Putty Cream is so smooth and creamy; it melts into skin in a positively dreamy way, leaving behind literally no residue and no gunky fingers. Even taking into account that we're in the midst of summer, I'd say it's a bit softer than most deodorant creams.
Of course, the most important thing to consider with any deodorant is how well it controls odor. I wasn't disappointed here either. It's no surprise given the ingredients: baking soda absorbs odor and slightly raises pH, coconut oil is antibacterial and antifungal, and the essential oils both prevent stinkiness and make you smell like an after-dinner mint (or whichever scent you choose). There is also arrowroot powder to absorb wetness. I've been pairing Pit Putty Cream with milk of magnesia, which is also a great de-stinker (if you give MoM a try, be sure to get one that contains only magnesium hydroxide and purified water; certain brands add sodium hypochlorite, a.k.a. bleach). Together they leave my pits bullet-proof. When I tested the Pit Putty Cream on its own, I was totally fine on lazy days. On busier days, I had the teeny tiniest bit of odor at the end of the day. I couldn't even smell it myself when I tried (am I the only one physically incapable of getting their nose close enough to their pits to give them a whiff?). A brave loved one (hi Mom!) was willing to put her nose right in there and said she could detect just a little bit of not-that-pungent odor. Those of you with less waterbear-like BO would probably be completely covered by it on its own.
A note on the baking soda: some people can find it irritating, though I've never had much of a problem with it. I would think the ease with which Pit Putty melts into the skin without requiring a lot of rubbing would lessen the potential for irritation. If you have had (or think you may have had) issues with baking soda, check out Bubble & Bee's blog post on underarm rashes. In case you're still concerned, they have several other deodorant formulas (check out their handy comparison chart) including many without baking soda. Personally, I intend to stick to the Pit Putty Cream. Its formula and ingredients appeal to me the most and there are still six more scents for me to try. Definitely a keeper.
Ingredients: Organic arrowroot powder, organic shea butter, organic coconut oil, organic sunflower oil, (aluminum-free) baking soda, organic jasmine extract, organic peppermint essential oil.
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