Native Cucumber & Mint Deodorant
Summary
Native Cucumber & Mint Classic scores 54/100. Strong base: real coconut oil, shea butter, magnesium hydroxide, Lactobacillus acidophilus probiotic, and real spearmint essential oil. Three demerits hold it back: ozokerite (petroleum-derived wax), sodium bicarbonate (baking soda -- the #1 underarm irritant in natural deos, causes rash in many users), and the 'fragrance' is Native's synthetic phthalate-free blend, not pure essential oils. Owned by Procter & Gamble since 2017. The Whole Body version of this same scent scores higher because it drops the baking soda.
At a glance
Key ingredients 12
Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideGood
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is fractionated coconut oil — light, non-greasy emollient that's well-tolerated by every skin type.
See more about Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride →Tapioca StarchGood
Plant-derived starch absorbent that wicks moisture without irritation. Considered very safe.
See more about Tapioca Starch →OzokeriteBad
Petroleum-derived wax used to give the stick structure. Refined but still petroleum-source — the main demerit in otherwise clean naturals.
See more about Ozokerite →Sodium BicarbonateBad
Sodium bicarbonate raises underarm pH to disrupt odor bacteria. Highly effective but the #1 irritant in natural deodorants — causes rash/burn in many users.
See more about Sodium Bicarbonate →Magnesium HydroxideVery Good
Mineral alkaline odor neutralizer — gentler than baking soda. Considered safe and effective.
See more about Magnesium Hydroxide →Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) OilVery Good
Plant oil packed with fatty acids, vitamins, and antioxidants. Naturally antimicrobial and moisturizing.
See more about Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil →CyclodextrinNeutral
Cyclic sugar that traps odor molecules and slowly releases scent. Considered safe and inert.
See more about Cyclodextrin →Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) ButterVery Good
Plant-derived butter rich in fatty acids and Vitamin E. Excellent moisturizer.
See more about Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter →FragranceBad
Native/proprietary synthetic fragrance blend — Native states phthalate-free but is not real essential oils. Allergen profile not disclosed.
See more about Fragrance →GlucoseNeutral
Simple sugar (dextrose). Inert.
See more about Glucose →Lactobacillus AcidophilusGood
Probiotic bacteria found naturally on skin — supports healthy microbiome. Considered safe.
See more about Lactobacillus Acidophilus →Mentha Viridis (Spearmint) Leaf OilVery Good
Real spearmint essential oil — antimicrobial, cooling, and aromatic.
See more about Mentha Viridis (Spearmint) Leaf Oil →Get the full breakdown in the Scout app
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