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the science
AND NOW FOR THE SCIENCE
Kiriwai Natural Deodorants contain a combination of powerful natural ingredients sourced from plants, the sea and the land. There's no longer any need for aluminium, chemicals and toxic ingredients to go anywhere near your armpits. Here's how it works:
Don't let Bacteria cause a stink!
Sweat doesn't smell until it reacts with the bacteria on our skin. The apocrine sweat glands in our armpits produce sweat which is high in protein and fatty acids. The bacteria on our skin break down these components of sweat. A by-product of this metabolic process is body odour.
Kiriwai has been carefully formulated to create a pH balanced environment where these bacteria cannot get to work. While other deodorants cover up body odour, Kiriwai doesn't let it happen in the first place. THE RESULT: BYE BYE B.O.
Our Secret Weapons:
A true skin hero. It reacts with sweat and turns it into odourless zinc salts. The Zinc Oxide used is non-nano so cannot be absorbed through the skin. It acts as a B.O. barrier.
An antibacterial superstar. Unlike other forms of Magnesium, this Marine derived Magnesium has low solubility, meaning it won't wash off easily. It stays on the skin and acts as another barrier against odour.
Medicinal grade Activated Charcoal traps toxins and chemicals in its millions of tiny pores. It uses the chemical process of adsorption (yes we spelled that right) to soak up the nasties.
Rich in silica and highly antimicrobial, DE is very effective at eliminating odour. It's close to pH neutral, meaning it won't irritate sensitive armpit skin. It puts the DE in DEodorant.
Sweat It Out...
Our bodies are designed to sweat. This vital process regulates our temperature, helps maintain a robust immune system and assists the body's detoxification process.
Antiperspirants use aluminium compounds to shut down this system, temporarily blocking the thousands of sweat glands in our armpits. Kiriwai Natural Deodorants allow the body to sweat, using carefully chosen ingredients to control wetness. THE RESULT: IT'S A WIN-WIN SITUATION.
Our Sweat Superstars:
AC is also super absorbent. It can absorb up to 1000 times its own weight in moisture. A little goes a long way.
Tapioca comes from the Cassava tree. This plant based powder is gluten free and very, very absorbent.
A mineral based powder. It absorbs moisture at the same time as improving circulation and gently detoxing the skin.
Love Your Pits
Your hardworking armpits deserve a little bit of love. Kiriwai Natural Deodorants contain a blend of nourishing, therapeutic oils and shea butter to soothe and support armpit skin. They are sensitive skin friendly and may be applied straight after shaving.
Scientists estimate our bodies can absorb up to 80% of what we put on our skin. It's time to say no to chemicals and toxic ingredients... and use ingredients you can pronounce.
THE RESULT: SHOW YOUR PITS SOME LOVE.
Our Skin Savers:
A great moisturiser. Also a natural antibacterial which neutralises odour. Its medium-chain fatty acids can support the immune system.
The ultimate 'skin food'. It has superior moisturising and skin nourishing properties. It is rich in Vitamins A & E.
Rich in antioxidants and essential fatty acids, sunflower oil reduces inflammation, boosts the immune system and supports healthy skin.