Deodorant Powder (Ultra fine & Purifying)

What is Deodorant Powder? 

Deodorant Powder is an extra fine Magnesium Hydroxide. It consists of Magnesium Hydroxide and Magnesium Carbonate Hydroxide. 

What is the difference with Magnesium Hydroxide?
Deodorant Powder has the benefits of Magnesium Hydroxide, but is a much finer powder in texture and feels softer on the skin.

It is a very versatile ingredient that you can apply in many ways in DIY care products. Think of deodorant, baby buttocks powder, dry shampoo, face powder and foundation. And any other recipe that requires a powder to make it drier. 

What are the benefits of Deodorant Powder?

• Provides long-lasting protection against body odor. Deodorant powder inhibits the growth of bacteria: Staphylococcus hominis Corynebacterium tuberculostearicum, which are responsible for the odor. 

• Reduces sweat and sebum: Deodorant Powder absorbs sweat and sebum and keeps your products dry. 

• Gives a silky soft feeling on the skin. Deodorant powder is a very fine powder that feels very soft on the skin and easily spread over the skin. 

How do you use Deodorant Powder? 

Incorporate 5-30% Deodorant powder into DIY skincare products such as deodorant, day cream or body lotion. Do not use Deodorant Powder undiluted on the skin. 

The pH value of Deodorant powder

Deodorant powder is often used as a substitute for Baking Soda in deodorant. Like baking soda, it has a basic pH (about 10). However, it works in a different way on the skin. 

Deodorant powder hardly dissolves in water. This means that it stays on the skin as a protective powder layer and is less likely to react with moisture or oils. As a result, the pH of the skin changes less strongly than with baking soda.

Deodorant powder has a larger particle size than baking soda. As a result, it penetrates the skin less quickly and stays more on the surface of the skin. This helps to minimize skin irritation.

Instead of drastically deacidifying the skin, Deodorant powder works by neutralizing odors. It captures acids and bacteria without disturbing the natural balance of the skin.

Then, What is the difference with Baking Soda?

Baking soda has a pH level of about 8-9, which is also much higher than the pH of the skin. When baking soda is used in a deodorant, it is usually added as a fine powder and does not dissolve completely in a formula without water.

However, as soon as baking soda comes into contact with moisture, such as sweat or natural oils on the skin, a small reaction occurs. This locally increases the pH on the skin, which can lead to dry skin, irritation and damage to the skin

Baking soda usually has a smaller particle size, which makes it easier for it to penetrate the skin. This can increase irritation, especially in people with sensitive skin.