Our Ingredients

What’s in Type:A deodorant

It's not enough to clear out the bad stuff. Our focus is bringing the best ingredients to the table, setting the strictest standards for what we will and won't use in every product.

The Minimalist (Base Formula)

Ingredients used in our base formula, which is 100% fragrance- and essential-oil free

Diisopropyl adipate What it does: Smooth texture
Tell me more: A safe synthetic ingredient that gives Type:A its smooth texture, so it feels soft on your skin.
Glycerin (organic, vegetable-derived) What it does: Absorbs moisture, nourishes skin, solvent
Tell me more: The base of our sweat-activated technology, our organic, vegetable-derived glycerin keeps you feeling fresh and nourishes the skin.
Beeswax What it does: Smooth texture
Tell me more: A soft, natural wax that’s humanely and sustainably sourced, and used to achieve Type:A’s soft, smooth texture.
Dimethicone What it does: Lightweight feel
Tell me more: A safe synthetic ingredient that gives Type:A its ultra-lightweight feel and helps it glide easily onto skin.
Heptyl undecylenate What it does: Smooth texture
Tell me more: A safe synthetic ingredient that makes Type:A feel soft and smooth on your skin.
Sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) What it does: Odor protection
Tell me more: A commonly used natural ingredient known for its ability to neutralize odor. If used in excess, sodium bicarbonate can irritate the skin. However Type:A’s sweat-activated technology is designed to release only a little at a time, to be effective while minimizing the potential for irritation.
Maranta arundinacea
(arrowroot) root powder		 What it does: Absorbs moisture
Tell me more: A natural starch that is known to absorb moisture.
Sorbitan oleate What it does: The “glue”
Tell me more: A safe synthetic ingredient that helps bind the formula together.
Zea mays (corn) starch What it does: Absorbs moisture
Tell me more: A natural starch that is known to absorb moisture.
Copernicia cerifera (carnauba) wax What it does: Smooth texture
Tell me more: A soft, natural wax used to achieve Type:A’s soft, smooth texture.
Triethyl citrate What it does: Odor protection, lightweight, smooth texture
Tell me more: A natural ingredient that prevents odor with its antibacterial properties and feels soft and smooth on skin.
Glyceryl stearate What it does: The “glue”
Tell me more: A safe synthetic ingredient that helps bind the formula together.
Cocos nucifera (coconut) oil What it does: Odor protection, smooth texture
Tell me more: A natural oil used to achieve Type:A’s soft texture, which also helps to prevent odor with its antibacterial properties.
Tapioca starch What it does: Absorbs moisture
Tell me more: A natural starch with a silky, smooth feel that is known to absorb moisture.
Bisabolol What it does: Soothes
Tell me more: A naturally-derived skin care ingredient that has anti-inflammatory and skin-soothing properties.
Water What it does: Solvent
Tell me more: Pure, distilled water helps the sweat-activated technology work its magic.
Silver chloride What it does: Odor protection
Tell me more: A natural ingredient that helps prevent odor with its antibacterial properties.
Titanium dioxide What it does: Antibacterial support
Tell me more: A natural mineral of non-nano particle size that protects the silver chloride from oxidizing.
Aloe barbadensis (aloe vera)
leaf extract		 What it does: Soothes
Tell me more: A plant-based natural ingredient with skin-soothing properties.
Zinc citrate What it does: Odor protection
Tell me more: A natural ingredient that helps prevent odor with its antibacterial properties.
The Visionary (Crisp Citron)

Scent ingredients only used in The Visionary

Caprylic/capric triglyceride What it does: Carrier oil for the scent ingredients
Tell me more: Derived from glycerin, this natural ingredient helps blend the other natural scent ingredients used in The Visionary.
Citrus nobilis (mandarin orange) peel oil What it does: Scent ingredient
Tell me more: Don’t let the name fool you, this natural oil is expressed from the peel of mandarin oranges but smells more like lemons.
Linalool What it does: Scent ingredient
Tell me more: A naturally occurring ingredient found in flowers and plants that puts the “crisp” in The Visionary’s crisp clean citron scent.
Lavandula angustifolia (lavender) oil What it does: Scent ingredient
Tell me more: Lavender oil is what gives The Visionary its subtle herbal notes. A bit of a wallflower (pun intended), it blends into the background without smelling too much like lavender.
Pelargonium graveolens (geranium) flower oil What it does: Scent ingredient
Tell me more: An essential oil, also known for its healing properties, which adds freshness to The Visionary scent without actually smelling like flowers.
Elettaria cardamomum (cardamom) seed oil What it does: Scent ingredient
Tell me more: Cardamom seed oil is a warming spice that adds to the herbal notes in The Visionary.
Dimethyl heptenal What it does: Scent ingredient
Tell me more: An ingredient that rounds out The Visionary’s citron scent, giving it a tart lemon / lime note.
The Dreamer (Floral Linen)

Scent ingredients only used in The Dreamer

Caprylic/capric triglyceride What it does: Carrier oil for the scent ingredients
Tell me more: Derived from glycerin, this natural ingredient helps blend the other natural scent ingredients used in The Dreamer.
Cananga odorata (ylang ylang) flower oil What it does: Scent ingredient
Tell me more: Commonly used in aromatherapy, this oil produces an aroma that is fruity, floral and sweet all wrapped into one.
Jasminum officinale (jasmine) oil What it does: Scent ingredient
Tell me more: Derived from the white flowers of the jasmine bouquet, this oil gives The Dreamer its soft floral notes.
Terpineol What it does: Scent ingredient
Tell me more: This ingredient is found in natural oils, like pine oil, and combines with other natural oil extracts to evoke a white floral bouquet.
Eugenol What it does: Scent ingredient
Tell me more: This natural ingredient is extracted from essential oils, often from spice oils like clove, and combines with other natural oil extracts to evoke a white floral bouquet.
Hydroxycitronellal What it does: Scent ingredient
Tell me more: A floral scent ingredient that has sweet, perfume-like notes with undertones of melon and citrus.
Amyl cinnamal What it does:Scent ingredient
Tell me more: This natural ingredient produces a scent that’s similar to jasmine and helps round out The Dreamer’s white floral scent.
The Achiever (Ocean Mint)

Scent ingredients only used in The Achiever

Mentha arvensis (corn mint) leaf oil What it does: Scent ingredient
Tell me more: Less “minty” than peppermint, this oil (aka wild mint) provides the base of The Achiever’s invigorating scent.
Mentha piperita (peppermint) oil What it does: Scent ingredient
Tell me more: Often used as a natural pain reliever, this refreshing oil puts a little pep (permint) in The Achiever’s step.
Rosmarinus officinalis (rosemary) leaf oil What it does: Scent ingredient
Tell me more: Known to soothe inflammation, this natural oil adds refreshing herbal notes to the The Achiever’s ocean mint scent.
Juniperus cummunis (juniper berry) fruit oil What it does: Scent ingredient
Tell me more: A natural skin toner, this oil blends with citrus oils to create the refreshing ocean notes in The Achiever.
Citrus aurantium bergamia (bergamot) fruit oil What it does: Scent ingredient
Tell me more: This oil is cold-pressed from oranges native to Italy and blends with Juniper berry oil to create The Achiever’s refreshing ocean scent.
Citrus limon (lemon) peel oil What it does: Scent ingredient
Tell me more: This natural ingredient is part of the natural oil blend that gives The Achiever its refreshing ocean scent.
Citrus aurantium dulcis (orange) peel oil What it does: Scent ingredient
Tell me more: Extracted from the peel of oranges, this essential oil combines with citrus oil to create The Achiever’s refreshing ocean scent.
Vetiveria zizanoides (vetiver) root oil What it does: Scent ingredient
Tell me more: Also known as the oil of tranquility, this oil is extracted from green grass native to India with a scent reminiscent of sea salt air.
Lavandula hybrida (lavandin) oil What it does: Scent ingredient
Tell me more: Lavandin is a hybrid of true and spike lavender and the herbal qualities amp up The Achiever’s refreshing ocean mint scent.
The Adventurer (Evergreen Forest)

Scent ingredients only used in The Adventurer

Thuja occidentalis (northern white cedar) leaf oil What it does: Scent ingredient
Tell me more: Extracted from northern white cedar trees, this oil smells like pine needles and puts the “evergreen” in The Adventurer’s evergreen forest scent.
Thuja plicata (western red cedar) wood oil What it does: Scent ingredient
Tell me more: Also used as a meditative and calming oil, this essential oil adds to The Adventurer’s outdoorsy scent.
Abies sibirica (siberian fir) oil What it does: Scent ingredient
Tell me more: This essential oil, which is known to have strong antiseptic properties, rounds out The Adventurer’s forest scent.
Eucalyptus globulus (eucalyptus) leaf oil What it does: Scent ingredient
Tell me more: Koala bears love eucalyptus leaves and so do we - the invigorating oil extracted from their leaves gives The Adventurer a little bit of that get-up-and-go.
Pogostemon cablin (patchouli) oil What it does: Scent ingredient
Tell me more: Patchouli, really? We know, we know. We’re defying the stereotype and using this scent ingredient to round out The Adventurer’s rugged, woodsy scent.
Pelargonium graveolens (geranium) oil What it does: Scent ingredient
Tell me more: An essential oil, also known for its healing properties, which adds freshness to The Adventurer scent without actually smelling like flowers.
Lavandula hybrida (lavandin) oil What it does: Scent ingredient
Tell me more: Lavandin is a hybrid of true and spike lavender and the herbal qualities amp up The Adventurer’s refreshing forest scent.
Canarium luzonicum (elemi) gum nonvolatiles What it does: Scent ingredient
Tell me more: This resin comes from evergreen trees native to the Philippines and gives a boost to The Adventurer’s evergreen forest scent.
Raspberry ketone What it does: Scent ingredient
Tell me more: Also a dietary supplement (which you may have seen at your local GNC), this natural ingredient adds refreshing notes to The Adventurer.
Mentha piperita (peppermint) oil What it does: Scent ingredient
Tell me more: Often used as a natural pain reliever, this refreshing oil puts a little pep (permint) in The Adventurer’s step.
The Maverick (Modern Spice)

Scent ingredients only used in The Maverick

Eucalyptus globulus (eucalyptus) leaf oil What it does: Scent ingredient
Tell me more: Koala bears love eucalyptus leaves and so do we - the invigorating oil extracted from their leaves gives The Maverick a little bit of that get-up-and-go.
Pogostemon cablin (patchouli) oil What it does: Scent ingredient
Tell me more: Patchouli, really? We know, we know. We’re defying the stereotype and using this scent ingredient to round out The Maverick’s rugged, woodsy scent.
Vanillin What it does: Scent ingredient
Tell me more: Sourced from vanilla bean extract, this ingredient rounds out The Maverick’s modern spice scent.
Myroxylon pereirae (balsam peru) oil What it does: Scent ingredient
Tell me more: An oil extracted from the resin of Balsam trees, which smells like vanilla and cinnamon, that adds to The Maverick’s spiciness.
Vetiveria zizanoides (vetiver) root oil What it does: Scent ingredient
Tell me more: Also known as the oil of tranquility, this oil is extracted from green grass native to India and its scent gives The Maverick a woodsy undertone.
Juniperus virginiana (virginia red cedar) oil What it does: Scent ingredient
Tell me more: Little known fact: red cedar wood is often used to build furniture. The oil extracted from these trees give The Maverick its rugged scent.
Mentha piperita (peppermint) oil What it does: Scent ingredient
Tell me more: Often used as a natural pain reliever, this refreshing oil puts a little pep (permint) in The Maverick’s step.
Cistus ladaniferus (rock rose) oil What it does: Scent ingredient
Tell me more: Rock rose oil has many purposes - in The Maverick it adds a warm, spicy kick.
Dipteryx odorata seed extract What it does: Scent ingredient
Tell me more: Aka tonka bean extract, this natural ingredient helps round out The Maverick’s rich, masculine scent.
The Innovator (Fresh Rain + Bergamot)

Scent ingredients only used in The Innovator

Diisopropyl adipate What it does: Smooth texture
Tell me more: A safe synthetic ingredient that gives Type:A its smooth texture, so it feels soft on your skin.
Glycerin (organic, vegetable-derived) What it does: Absorbs moisture, nourishes skin, solvent
Tell me more: The base of our sweat-activated technology, our organic, vegetable-derived glycerin keeps you feeling fresh and nourishes the skin.
Beeswax What it does: Smooth texture
Tell me more: A soft, natural wax that’s humanely and sustainably sourced, and used to achieve Type:A’s soft, smooth texture.
Dimethicone What it does: Lightweight feel
Tell me more: A safe synthetic ingredient that gives Type:A its ultra-lightweight feel and helps it glide easily onto skin.
Heptyl undecylenate What it does: Smooth texture
Tell me more: A safe synthetic ingredient that makes Type:A feel soft and smooth on your skin.
Sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) What it does: Odor protection
Tell me more: A commonly used natural ingredient known for its ability to neutralize odor. If used in excess, sodium bicarbonate can irritate the skin. However Type:A’s sweat-activated technology is designed to release only a little at a time, to be effective while minimizing the potential for irritation.
Maranta arundinacea
(arrowroot) root powder		 What it does: Absorbs moisture
Tell me more: A well-known, natural starch that is known to absorb moisture.
Zea mays (corn) starch What it does: Absorbs moisture
Tell me more: A natural starch that is known to absorb moisture.
Triethyl citrate What it does: Odor protection, lightweight, smooth texture
Tell me more: A natural ingredient that prevents odor with its antibacterial properties and feels soft and smooth on skin.
Sorbitan oleate What it does: The “glue”
Tell me more: A safe synthetic ingredient that helps bind the formula together.
Copernicia cerifera (carnauba) wax What it does: Smooth texture
Tell me more: A soft, natural wax used to achieve Type:A’s soft, smooth texture.
Glyceryl stearate What it does: The “glue”
Tell me more: A safe synthetic ingredient that helps bind the formula together.
Cocos nucifera (coconut) oil What it does: Odor protection, smooth texture
Tell me more: A natural oil used to achieve Type:A’s soft texture, which also helps to prevent odor with its antibacterial properties.
Zinc Oxide What it does: Soothes
Tell me more: A naturally occurring ingredient that forms a barrier on the skin to protect against irritation.
Charcoal Powder What it does: Odor protection
Tell me more: A powerhouse deodorizer that absorbs toxins and protects against odor.
Spirulina Maxima Powder What it does: Odor protection, soothes
Tell me more: A super-charged ingredient that is rich in chlorophyll to neutralize odor, and is loaded with vitamins and antioxidants to nourish and soothe the skin.
Aloe barbadensis (aloe vera)
leaf extract		 What it does: Soothes
Tell me more: A plant-based natural ingredient with skin-soothing properties.
Citrus nobilis (mandarin orange) peel oil What it does: Scent ingredient
Tell me more: Don’t let the name fool you, this natural oil is expressed from the peel of mandarin oranges but smells more like lemons.
Mentha arvensis (corn mint) leaf oil What it does: Scent ingredient
Tell me more: Less “minty” than peppermint, this oil (aka wild mint) provides the base of The Innovator’s fresh rain scent.
Mentha piperita (peppermint) oil What it does: Scent ingredient
Tell me more: Often used as a natural pain reliever, this refreshing oil puts a little pep (permint) in The Innovator’s step.
Rosmarinus officinalis (rosemary) leaf oil What it does: Scent ingredient
Tell me more: Known to soothe inflammation, this natural oil adds refreshing herbal notes to the The Innovator’s fresh rain scent.
Citrus aurantium bergamia (bergamot) fruit oil What it does: Scent ingredient
Tell me more: This oil is cold-pressed from oranges native to Italy and blends with mint oil to create The Innovator’s fresh rain + bergamot scent.
Lavandula hybrida (lavandin) oil What it does: Scent ingredient
Tell me more: Lavandin is a hybrid of true and spike lavender and the herbal qualities amp up The Innovator’s fresh rain scent.
Vetiveria zizanoides (vetiver) root oil What it does: Scent ingredient
Tell me more: Also known as the oil of tranquility, this oil is extracted from green grass native to India with a scent reminiscent of sea salt air.
2,6-Dimethyl-7Octen-2-ol What it does: Scent ingredient
Tell me more: A naturally derived ingredient that rounds out The Innovator’s citrusy bergamot scent.
Silica What it does: The “glue”
Tell me more: A naturally occurring mineral that helps to bind the formula together.
Water What it does: Solvent
Tell me more: Pure, distilled water helps the sweat-activated technology work its magic.
Deodorant Wipes (Crisp Citron)

Ingredients for Deodorant Wipes in The Visionary

Water What it does: Solvent
Tell me more: Pure, distilled water helps our odor-neutralizing complex work its magic.
Dicaprylyl Carbonate What it does: Smooth texture
Tell me more: A naturally derived ingredient that feels soft and smooth and helps spread the formula on your skin.
Triethyl Citrate What it does: Odor protection, lightweight, smooth texture
Tell me more: A natural ingredient that prevents odor with its antibacterial properties and feels soft and smooth on skin.
Glycerin (organic, vegetable derived) What it does: Absorbs moisture, nourishes skin, solvent
Tell me more: Our organic glycerin is soy-derived and keeps you feeling fresh while nourishing the skin.
Arginine What it does: Nourishes skin
Tell me more: An amino acid with antioxidant properties that helps nourish the skin.
Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil (organic) What it does: Odor protection, soothes
Tell me more: A natural oil which soothes the skin and also helps to prevent odor with its antibacterial properties.
Polyglyceryl-6 Laurate What it does: Smooth texture, nourishes skin
Tell me more: A safe synthetic ingredient helps spread the formula on your skin and also nourishes your skin.
Lauryl Glucoside What it does: Cleansing
Tell me more: An ingredient derived from coconut or palm oil that cleanses the skin.
Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate What it does: The “glue”
Tell me more: A natural ingredient made from vegetable oil that helps bind the formula together.
Sodium Bicarbonate (baking soda) What it does: Odor protection
Tell me more: An odor-neutralizing natural powerhouse. Our deodorant wipes contain extremely low levels of sodium bicarbonate, which means even sensitive skin types can use the wipes without irritation.
Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Extractth> What it does: Soothes
Tell me more: A plant-based natural ingredient with skin-soothing properties.
Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract What it does: Refreshes
Tell me more: A natural ingredient with anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties that both refreshes and soothes the skin.
Saccharomyces Ferment What it does: Odor protection
Tell me more: Derived from yeast enzymes, this ingredient helps neutralize odor, to keep you smelling fresh.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride What it does: Carrier oil for the scent ingredients
Tell me more: Derived from glycerin, this natural ingredient helps blend the other natural scent ingredients used in The Visionary.
Citrus nobilis (mandarin orange) peel oil What it does: Scent ingredient
Tell me more: This natural oil is expressed from the peel of mandarin oranges and gives The Visionary its dominant citrus scent.
Linalool What it does: Scent ingredient
Tell me more: A naturally occurring ingredient found in flowers and plants that imparts a crisp element.
Lavandula angustifolia (lavender) oil What it does: Scent ingredient
Tell me more: Lavender oil gives The Visionary its subtle herbal notes. A bit of a trickster, it does this without actually smelling like lavender.
Pelargonium graveolens (geranium) flower oil What it does: Scent ingredient
Tell me more: An essential oil, also known for its healing properties, used as a supporting element to impart freshness without actually smelling ‘floral’.
Elettaria cardamomum (cardamom) seed oil What it does: Scent ingredient
Tell me more: Cardamom seed oil is a warming spice that adds to the herbal notes in The Visionary.
Dimethyl heptenal What it does: Scent ingredient
Tell me more: An ingredient that rounds out the citron scent, imparting a tart lemon / lime note.
Zinc Citrate What it does: Odor protection
Tell me more: A natural ingredient that helps prevent odor with its antibacterial properties.
Bisabolol What it does: Soothes
Tell me more: A naturally-derived skin care ingredient that has anti-inflammatory and skin-soothing properties.
Xanthan Gum What it does: The “glue”
Tell me more: A plant-based ingredient that helps bind the formula together.
Phenoxyethanol What it does: Preserves
Tell me more: A safe synthetic ingredient that helps preserve the deodorant wipes formula.
Ethylhexylglycerin What it does: Preserves
Tell me more: A safe synthetic ingredient that helps preserve the deodorant wipes formula.

What’s NOT in Type:A deodorant

Aluminum Some things just don’t belong in your personal care. Aluminum is used in antiperspirants to plug your sweat ducts, and there’s a lot of negative buzz surrounding it, so we’re steering clear.
Parabens Preservatives that are known hormone disruptors? No thank you. Our sweat-activated formula is free from preservatives and can still stand the test of time.
Propylene glycol This chemical is commonly found in traditional stick deodorants (hint: tubes are better!), and can irritate your skin.
“Fragrance” What’s in a “fragrance” anyways? We don’t know either. And in most cases, it often includes synthetic chemicals that could be unsafe. That’s why we list all scent ingredients on our labels.
Phthalates A plasticizing chemical used to make deodorant scents last longer. It’s also used in insecticide, and has been linked to birth defects, so that’s a hard pass.
Polyethylene glycol AKA PEGs, these cosmetics thickeners come with a side of potential carcinogens. We prefer our thickeners clean.