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Deodorant aka "pit paste" - Shea Based, No Baking Soda

Deodorant aka "pit paste" - Shea Based, No Baking Soda

$23.99
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Less funk. More freshness.

Your underarms deserve better. That’s why we created a gentle, effective deodorant that actually works without irritating your skin or messing with your microbiome. Designed to balance the pH of your pits, this shea-based formula helps keep you smelling like your best self—all day long.

Whether you’re running after kids, chasing goals, or soaking up sunshine, The Detour Co Deodorant shows up for you—without baking soda, synthetic fragrance, or questionable ingredients.

What’s Inside (and Why It Matters):

  • Shea Butter: Ultra-nourishing and soothing—say goodbye to razor burn, bumps, and itchy dryness

  • Magnesium Hydroxide: Naturally balances pH and helps eliminate odor-causing bacteria

  • Bentonite Clay & Arrowroot Powder: Absorb moisture without clogging pores or suffocating skin

  • No Baking Soda: Because sensitive skin deserves kindness (and comfort!)

  • No aluminum, parabens, phthalates, or artificial anything—ever

We’ve carefully chosen gentler alternatives that prioritize your skin’s health and barrier function. This isn’t about masking odor with overpowering scents—it’s about supporting your body’s natural detox process and keeping things fresh the real way.

Smell great. Feel amazing. Love your body.

 

Ingredients

Ingredients: Organic Shea Butter, Sweet Almond Oil, Magnesium Hydroxide, Arrowroot Powder, Bentonite, essential oils (see notes below).

The Detour Co pit paste felt like it deserved a bit of sass.

This product is a tad less conventional and so are the names we gave the scents:

MORNING WOOD: Cedarwood, Rosemary, Sandalwood (woodsy)

AFTERNOON DELIGHT: Tangerine, Frankincense, Sandalwood (subtle citrus)

How to Use

Apply a small (really small) amount to your arm pit. A gentle massage can encourage lymphatic drainage. If you ever feel slippery after your application, use less next time. Since there's no water in this product a little goes a long way.

Does it leave residue? No. There won't be any grey left on your shirt. It won't feel gritty under your arms.

Other uses

Chaffing companion. This moisture wicking ultra-nourishing paste can be used anywhere you need less funk and more freshness.

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The Story Behind our Deodorant

This product was designed over many iterations alongside our incredible community. I formulated this because y'all kept asking me for a natural deodorant and I was honoured to give it a shot. When I asked you what was most important for your deodorant, you said "No baking soda". Clearly many of you have suffered from the pain, rashes and discomfort most natural deodorants cause. You won't find that here, this product is a prime example of #thedetourdifference. The feedback has been so much better than I could have hoped for. This surprisingly simple deodorant packs a punch and YES it works. Customers continue coming back for more, so if you're on the fence about trying another natural deodorant, you might just be surprised.

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