Our Magic Ingredients
The NJU deodorant balm is made from a unique selection of organic, natural and vegan ingredients. Read on to know how they enrich your skin with sheer, ultimate goodness!
| Ingredients | Source | What They Do |
|---|---|---|
| Activated Charcoal | Bamboo, coconut husk, and wood | Pulls oil, dirt and pollutants like chemicals and toxins away from the skin |
| *Arrowroot Powder | The rootstock of tropical plants | It absorbs sweat and helps the NJU deo balm penetrate the skin, thus, helping you stay dry fresh |
| Candelilla Wax | The leaves of Candelilla shrub, found usually in Mexico and some parts of the USA | This all-vegan substitute of the harmful beeswax which is rich in nutrients, gives our deo balm its signature smoothness |
| Cetearyl Olivate & Sorbitan Olivate | Extracted from Olive Oil by esterification | A PEG-emulsifier - in simple words, it is responsible for the balm's consistency and richness. It is also a hypoallergenic moisturiser that prevents the skin from drying. |
| *Coconut Oil | The good ol' coconuts | A sound base for our deo balm. It fights fungi, yeast, and bacteria. Great for dry skin as it boosts hydration |
| Glyceryl Caprylate / Glyceryl Undecylenate | Castor bean oil and glycerine (rapeseed derived) | Lends the deo balm a fine consistency while increasing its shelf life and moisturizing your skin along the way. |
| *Jojoba Oil | From the seeds of the Jojoba plant (Simmondsia Chinensis), usually found in some parts of the USA and Mexico | A great moisturizer, an expert in damage control and skin repair, and its anti-inflammatory properties make it excellent for people with dry skin |
| Lavender Essential Oil | Obtained through steam distillation from the flower spikes of Lavender | A gentle oil which boasts of antibacterial properties and a lovely floral scent to boot. Enhances blood circulation while also disinfecting the skin |
| Lemon Essential Oil | Extracted from the peel or rinds of lemons. | Tones the skin, rejuvenates and detoxifies it as well. Its antiseptic properties also help in the healing |
| Lemon Myrtle Essential Oil | Extracted from the flowering plant Lemon Myrtle (Backhousia citriodora) native to Australia. | A powerful disinfectant with a fresh scent and antiseptic properties. Most importantly, it helps in opening up the pores, that in turn helps in healthy sweating |
| Magnesium Hydroxide | Exists in nature as the mineral Brucite | Fights off bacteria and helps balance the pH of the balm. Reduces inflammation and heals the skin |
| Pink Grapefruit Essential Oil | Comes from the peel (not pulp or flesh) of the grapefruit (Citrus paradisi) | Keeps you smelling fresh all day - it is a natural antibacterial agent that reduces inflammation and increases blood circulation |
| Rosemary Extract Powder | Extracted from the Rosemary herb (Rosmarinus officinalis) commonly found in the Mediterranean region. | A brilliant antioxidant with antibacterial properties. Its antiseptic properties make it a superior disinfectant that also promotes skin repair. |
| *Shea Butter | Obtained from the seed of the Shea tree and processed completely free of chemicals | An anti-inflammatory moisturizer with healing properties. Its skin lightening properties make it great for those with dark underarms |
| Sodium Bicarbonate | Extracted from the minerals nahcolite and trona and then processed further | A strong antibacterial ingredient that helps in keeping the skin dry - used just enough to be effective but not as much that it might irritate the skin |
| Sodium Caproyl & Lauroyl Lactylate /Triethyl Citrate /Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Oil | Salt extracted from the lauric acid ester of lactyl lactate | An excellent emulsifier that also helps the balm in effectively penetrating the skin |
| Spearmint Essential Oil | Produced from the steam distillation of the wonderful spearmint herb | The source of the heavenly scent of our deo balm. Also an astringent, it is responsible for toning the skin. High in antioxidants and effectively fights bacterial infections |
| Sweet Orange Essential Oil | As suggested, it's extracted from the Citrus Sinensis/Citrus Aurantium var. Dulcis, also known as China Orange | Its antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties boost blood circulation and promote cell growth |
| Vitamin E - Natural | Derived from vegetable oils like soybean oil and wheat germ oil | Antioxidant and a natural preservative, helps the deo balm in dissolving better into your skin. Promotes cell function and skin health |
| Xanthan Gum | A type of sugar extracted from corn (even soy or wheat) | Works as a base that binds the balm together with the right consistency and thickness. Offers hydrating benefits to the skin |
* Certified organic ingredient