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Everkind Refresh Stick

Aluminium-freeMade in New Zealand
Not assessableOverall — 8 categories assessed

Common-name ingredient list only. INCI concentration analysis not possible. Source: brand website.

Skin & Eye IrritationFlagged

Sodium Bicarbonate disrupts skin pH (pH ~8.3 vs. normal axillary pH 4.5–5.5). Causes irritation in ~5–15% of users. Concentration not assessable from common-name list.

Sodium Bicarbonate(Baking Soda / Bicarb)Position 3
Moderate evidence

Listed as 'naturally occurring sodium bicarbonate'.

Regulatory context: No restrictions NZ, AU, EU or US. Irritation mechanism well-documented in dermatological literature.

Hormone DisruptionClear

No established endocrine-disrupting compounds identified.

Pregnancy & FertilityClear

Aluminium-free. No pregnancy concerns from identified ingredients.

CancerClear

No carcinogens identified.

Organ & Systemic ToxicityClear

No organ toxicity concerns.

Fragrance & AllergensNot assessable

Spearmint and lavender oils named but allergen burden cannot be assessed without full INCI and individual allergen declaration.

Mentha spicata herb oil (Spearmint oil)(Mentha spicata herb)Position 6
Strong evidence

Position 6. Fragrance / antimicrobial.

Spearmint and lavender oils named but allergen burden cannot be assessed without full INCI and individual allergen declaration.

Regulatory context: NZ CPGS: no individual fragrance component disclosure required. EU EC 1223/2009: mandatory allergen declaration above 0.001% in leave-on products.

Lavandula angustifolia oil (Lavender oil)(Lavandula angustifolia oil)Position 7
Strong evidence

Position 7. Fragrance.

Spearmint and lavender oils named but allergen burden cannot be assessed without full INCI and individual allergen declaration.

Regulatory context: NZ CPGS: no individual fragrance component disclosure required. EU EC 1223/2009: mandatory allergen declaration above 0.001% in leave-on products.

EnvironmentClear

Certified organic. Compostable packaging.

Data TransparencyNot assessable

Common-name list only — concentration analysis impossible. Beeswax confirmed (animal-derived, non-vegan). INCI verification required.

SourceBrand website (common names only)
INCI qualityPartial/common names
Allergens declaredPartial — some allergens named
PackagingPlastic packaging

Full Ingredient Analysis

1

Camellia sinensis seed oil (Camellia oil)

Emollient / base

Moderate evidence
2

Tapioca starch

Absorbent

Strong evidence
3

Sodium Bicarbonate

Deodorant active

Moderate evidence
4

Cera alba (Beeswax)

Wax / structurant — animal-derived

Strong evidence
5

Kunzea ericoides oil (Kānuka oil)

NZ Kānuka / antimicrobial

Weak evidence
6

Mentha spicata herb oil (Spearmint oil)

Fragrance / antimicrobial

Strong evidence
7

Lavandula angustifolia oil (Lavender oil)

Fragrance

Strong evidence
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