Sodium Bicarbonate (est. 2–8%) disrupts skin pH (pH ~8.3 vs. normal axillary pH 4.5–5.5). Causes irritation in ~5–15% of users. Reversible. Not immune-mediated. Use bicarb-free variant if irritation occurs.
Sodium Bicarbonate (est. 2–8%) disrupts skin pH (pH ~8.3 vs. normal axillary pH 4.5–5.5). Causes irritation in ~5–15% of users. Reversible. Not immune-mediated. Use bicarb-free variant if irritation occurs.
Regulatory context: No restrictions NZ, AU, EU or US. Irritation mechanism well-documented in dermatological literature.
No endocrine-disrupting compounds.
Aluminium-free. No pregnancy concerns.
No carcinogens.
No organ toxicity concerns.
Bergamot + sweet orange: highest combined photosensitisation risk in Raw Nature range. Bergamot contains bergapten — most potent furanocoumarin photosensitiser. Five EU allergens individually declared. Avoid before prolonged sun exposure.
✓ Allergens individually declared — voluntary EU standard
Fragrance allergens are individually named on label per EU EC 1223/2009. NZ CPGS does not require this. This is what transparent fragrance labelling looks like for susceptible individuals.
Bergamot oil has the highest bergapten content of common citrus oils. Most potent furanocoumarin photosensitiser in dataset. Avoid before prolonged sun exposure.
Regulatory context: Declared per EU EC 1223/2009. Voluntary in NZ — not legally required.
Position 7. Sweet orange peel oil / photosensitiser.
Bergamot + sweet orange: highest combined photosensitisation risk in Raw Nature range. Bergamot contains bergapten — most potent furanocoumarin photosensitiser. Five EU allergens individually declared. Avoid before prolonged sun exposure.
Regulatory context: Declared per EU EC 1223/2009. Voluntary in NZ — not legally required.
Position 8. Black pepper oil / fragrance.
Bergamot + sweet orange: highest combined photosensitisation risk in Raw Nature range. Bergamot contains bergapten — most potent furanocoumarin photosensitiser. Five EU allergens individually declared. Avoid before prolonged sun exposure.
Regulatory context: Declared per EU EC 1223/2009. Voluntary in NZ — not legally required.
Biodegradable essential oils. No persistent synthetic compounds.
Full INCI. Five allergens declared. Photosensitisation risk is the primary practical safety communication for this product.
Full Ingredient Analysis
Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil
Emollient / base
Euphorbia Cerifera Cera
Candelilla Wax
Tapioca Starch
Absorbent
Magnesium Hydroxide
pH modifier / odour control
Sodium Bicarbonate
Deodorant active
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil
Bergamot oil — highest furanocoumarin (bergapten) content of all citrus oils in dataset
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Sweet orange peel oil / photosensitiser
Piper Nigrum (Pepper) Seed Oil
Black pepper oil / fragrance
Leptospermum Scoparium Branch/Leaf (NZ Mānuka) Oil
NZ Mānuka oil
*Limonene, *Citronellol, *Geraniol, *Linalool, *Citral
EU allergen declaration