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Sensitive Pit Cream

Deodorant

  • women-owned
  • herbalist-formulated
  • cruelty-free
Baking Soda-Free Deo with Vetiver & Basil
Baking Soda-Free Deo with Vetiver & Basil

Sensitive Pit Cream

Deodorant

  • women-owned
  • herbalist-formulated
  • cruelty-free
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Description

Sensitivity can be a superpower.

Sensitive Pit Cream is our baking soda-free herbal deodorant, created for people who experience irritation, redness, or discomfort from conventional or baking soda-based deodorants. It helps neutralize odor and absorb moisture while allowing your body to sweat naturally.

Arrowroot absorbs excess moisture while magnesium hydroxide helps manage odor without relying on baking soda. Coconut oil and beeswax create a nourishing cream that glides on easily, while basil and vetiver essential oils offer a fresh, earthy botanical scent.If you've struggled to find a natural deodorant that works with sensitive skin, this one was made with you in mind.

Best for:
Sensitive or reactive underarms
People sensitive to baking soda
Daily odor control
Natural deodorant users
Gentle everyday body care

Ritual

 Ok, you know the drill. Massage a pea-sized amount into clean, dry underarms using your fingertips.

A little goes a long way. Apply daily or whenever you need a refresh.

For extra moisture absorption during hot weather, layer one of our Bod Powders over Sensitive Pit Cream.

Shelf Life

Lasts 6 months upon opening. Store in a cool, dry place. Our formulas are organic, akin to freshly made skin food. We skip the toxins and synthetic preservatives that keep conventional products hanging around forever.

Ingredients

Coconut Oil (Cocos nucifera)*, Arrowroot Powder (Maranta arundinacea)*, Magnesium Hydroxide, Beeswax (Cera Alba), Cera Bellina (Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax), Essential Oils of Basil (Ocimum basilicum)* & Vetiver (Chrysopogon zizanioides)*

*Organic
^Ethically & Safely Wildcrafted

Sensitive Pit Cream is made without baking soda, aluminum, synthetic fragrance, parabens, petroleum-derived ingredients, phthalates, or propylene glycol.

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Description
Sensitivity can be a superpower.

Sensitive Pit Cream is our baking soda-free herbal deodorant, created for people who experience irritation, redness, or discomfort from conventional or baking soda-based deodorants. It helps neutralize odor and absorb moisture while allowing your body to sweat naturally.

Arrowroot absorbs excess moisture while magnesium hydroxide helps manage odor without relying on baking soda. Coconut oil and beeswax create a nourishing cream that glides on easily, while basil and vetiver essential oils offer a fresh, earthy botanical scent.If you've struggled to find a natural deodorant that works with sensitive skin, this one was made with you in mind.

Best for:
Sensitive or reactive underarms
People sensitive to baking soda
Daily odor control
Natural deodorant users
Gentle everyday body care
Ritual
Ok, you know the drill. Massage a pea-sized amount into clean, dry underarms using your fingertips.

A little goes a long way. Apply daily or whenever you need a refresh.

For extra moisture absorption during hot weather, layer one of our Bod Powders over Sensitive Pit Cream.
Plant Profiles
Coconut oil promotes a balanced pit biome, and the silky feel of Arrowroot starch naturally absorbs moisture. We borrow from the brilliant ability of Basil and Vetiver's (and herbs in general) to keep bacteria in line.
Balancing Coconut Oil
Absorbant Arrowroot Starch
Stank Checking Basil & Vetiver
Details
“You’re sooo sensitive!” Have you ever heard this? Did you take it as a put-down? We feel you. But, we believe sensitivity = feeling = being in touch with your heart = listening to your heart = getting to know your true self = being your true self = embracing being the snowflake you are = being a snowflake. Snowflakes need deodorant.

Sensitive Pit Cream was created for people whose underarms don't get along with baking soda. Instead of relying on alkaline ingredients for odor control, this formula uses magnesium hydroxide to help neutralize odor while remaining gentle on delicate skin.

Like all of our deodorants, it isn't an antiperspirant. It won't stop you from sweating, but it helps manage odor while supporting your body's natural processes.

Good for:
Sensitive or reactive underarms
People who experience irritation from baking soda deodorants
Everyday odor protection
Aluminum-free deodorant users
Natural body care routines

Not ideal for:
Those looking for an antiperspirant
People seeking a fragrance-free deodorant
Very heavy sweaters looking to completely eliminate moisture

For the most sensi-sensitive-sensivistas, give our Bod Powders a try as a deodorant!
Specs: 2 fl oz
Shelf Life:
Lasts 6 months upon opening. Store in a cool, dry place. Our formulas are organic, akin to freshly made skin food. We skip the toxins and synthetic preservatives that keep conventional products hanging around forever.
Our Recipe
Coconut Oil (Cocos nucifera)*, Arrowroot Powder (Maranta arundinacea)*, Magnesium Hydroxide, Beeswax (Cera Alba), Cera Bellina (Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax), Essential Oils of Basil (Ocimum basilicum)* & Vetiver (Chrysopogon zizanioides)*

*Organic
^Ethically & Safely Wildcrafted

Sensitive Pit Cream is made without baking soda, aluminum, synthetic fragrance, parabens, petroleum-derived ingredients, phthalates, or propylene glycol.
Packaging is an Ingredient
Printed Amber Glass Jar
With Tinplate Plastisol-Lined Top
Once empty: Give your jar a second life if you can! If not, rinse and recycle. Tin and aluminum lids, even with liners, are generally acceptable at most recycling facilities, but it’s always best to double-check locally.

Aluminum Tin
Once empty: Disassemble, clean and rinse. Place the components into the recycling bin or take to your local recycling facility.

Label
Printed on 100% Post-consumer Waste material with compostable ink. They can be left on containers when placed into recycling.
FAQ
Is Sensitive Pit Cream baking soda–free?
Yes. Sensitive Pit Cream is formulated without baking soda for those who experience irritation from alkaline deodorants.
What's the difference between Sensitive Pit Cream and Deodorant Cream?
Both formulas help control odor while allowing your body to sweat naturally. The biggest difference is the odor-fighting ingredient. Deodorant Cream uses baking soda, while Sensitive Pit Cream uses magnesium hydroxide for a gentler approach that's better suited to sensitive underarms.
Does Sensitive Pit Cream really work without baking soda?
Yes. Magnesium hydroxide helps neutralize odor-causing bacteria without relying on baking soda, making it a great option for people whose skin is sensitive to alkaline deodorants.
Does this deodorant soak in well on armpits with hair?
Yes both Deodorants work well with armpit hair. Just warm up the cream in your fingers before applying to the armpits and it will melt into your skin nicely.
Would storing this in a fridge increase its length of life?
We wouldn't recommend storing it in the fridge. Our Pit Creams are very stable products, just keep them out of high heat to maintain the potency of the plant oils.
Is Sensitive Pit Cream an antiperspirant?
No. Sensitive Pit Cream is a deodorant, not an antiperspirant. It helps manage odor and absorb moisture while allowing your body to sweat naturally.
Can I switch from Deodorant Cream to Sensitive Pit Cream?
Absolutely. Many people switch after discovering their underarms are sensitive to baking soda. Sensitive Pit Cream offers a gentler alternative while still providing effective everyday odor control.
Can I use Sensitive Pit Cream after shaving?
Yes. Many people find Sensitive Pit Cream more comfortable after shaving because it's formulated without baking soda. If your skin is especially reactive, wait until any nicks or irritation have settled before applying.
Will Sensitive Pit Cream stop sweating?
No. Like all of our deodorants, Sensitive Pit Cream isn't designed to block sweat glands. Instead, it helps control odor while arrowroot absorbs excess moisture.
Is Sensitive Pit Cream safe for teenagers?
Yes. Sensitive Pit Cream is a gentle option for teens beginning to use deodorant, especially those with sensitive skin or who have experienced irritation from conventional formulas.
Is this suitable for very sensitive skin?
Sensitive Pit Cream is designed for sensitive skin, but individual sensitivities vary. We recommend patch testing if you are highly reactive.
The Coven
We call ourselves the ‘Coven’ as a shorthand of the space where our team gathers to intentionally conceive of, organize, create and ship out herbal bod care. We do everything under one roof, and ‘magical self manufacturing operation of botanical body care potions’ is a mouthful.
Who We Are
Herbalists, writers, proud fur baby parents, artists, musicians, gardeners, students. We self manufacture in our small town in the Sierra Foothills to invest in our incredible community of multidimensional beings.