Baking-soda-free deodorant cream with coconut oil, shea butter, arrowroot powder, and Moroccan clay.

What Does Baking-Soda-Free Deodorant Mean?

A baking-soda-free deodorant simply leaves sodium bicarbonate, commonly known as baking soda, out of the formula. Some deodorant formulas include baking soda, but deodorants do not need it to help manage body odor. At Am-arti, we formulate our cream deodorants without baking soda. However, this is a formulation choice […]

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Deodorant vs. Antiperspirant_ A Fresh Comparison

Deodorant vs. Antiperspirant: What’s the Difference?

Deodorant and antiperspirant often sit side by side on store shelves, but they do different jobs. Deodorant helps manage body odor, while antiperspirant reduces perspiration. As a result, understanding the difference can help you choose the product that fits your routine. What Does Deodorant Do? Body odor develops when […]

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Woman applying natural cream deodorant to her underarm

How to Use Cream Deodorant

Cream deodorant works a little differently from a traditional stick, spray, or roll-on, but the routine is simple. The goal is to apply a small, even amount to clean, dry underarms so the product can spread comfortably across the skin. How Much Cream Deodorant Should You Use? Start with […]

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all natural ingredients used for Am-arti natural cream deodorant

Natural Deodorant Ingredients: What’s Inside Am-arti Cream Deodorant?

Am-arti cream deodorant uses a simple formula in which every ingredient serves a clear purpose. We combine Moroccan Toutia with arrowroot powder, refined coconut oil, shea butter, beeswax, vitamin E, and essential oils. Together, these ingredients create a smooth cream deodorant for everyday underarm use. In this article, we […]

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Girl applying Am-arti natural cream deodorant to her underarm

How Does Natural Deodorant Work? Understanding Underarm Odor

Natural deodorant is designed to help manage body odor without functioning as an antiperspirant. The distinction matters: deodorants address odor, while antiperspirants are designed to reduce perspiration. In the United States, antiperspirants are regulated as over-the-counter drugs because they are intended to reduce sweat production. (U.S. Food and Drug […]

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Aluminum-free natural deodorant cream in an open jar with botanical ingredients in a clean spa-style setting

Caring for Sensitive Underarms: Deodorant Ingredients and Everyday Tips

Underarm skin can sometimes become uncomfortable, dry, itchy, or irritated from friction, shaving, fragrance, or personal-care products. Everyone’s skin responds differently, so an ingredient that works well for one person may not work as well for another. FDA cautions that terms such as “natural” or “hypoallergenic” do not automatically […]

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Aluminum-free cream deodorant with Moroccan clay, coconut, shea butter, arrowroot powder, and botanical ingredients

Aluminum-Free Deodorant: What It Means and How It Works

“Aluminum-free deodorant” has become a common phrase in personal care, but it helps to understand exactly what it means. Aluminum compounds are commonly used as active ingredients in antiperspirants, where their purpose is to reduce perspiration. Deodorant, on the other hand, is primarily intended to help manage body odor. […]

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