Deodorant Bitter Sweet 50 g

The Bitter Sweet Deodorant by Greenborn combines reliable odour protection with the straightforward application of a solid deodorant stick. The minimalist natural cosmetics formula is free from baking soda, aluminium salts and kaolin and instead relies on zinc oxide, arrowroot, bamboo powder and plant fibres. They absorb moisture and help provide a pleasantly dry skin feel while allowing natural perspiration to continue.

• Product type: solid natural cosmetics deodorant stick
• Effect: supports reliable protection against unpleasant body odour without suppressing natural perspiration
• Special feature: deodorant without baking soda, aluminium salts and kaolin
• Fragrance: citrusy and spicy, with litsea cubeba, lemon, ginger and a hint of apricot
• Texture: solid, dry and easy to apply directly to the underarm
• Key active ingredients: zinc oxide, arrowroot, bamboo powder, plant fibres, as well as jojoba, castor and sunflower oil
• Quality: 100% naturally sourced, COSMOS-certified, vegan, gluten-free and dermatologically tested
• Made in: developed and manufactured in Germany

If you are looking for a deodorant without baking soda and do not want to compromise on a high-quality fragrance, Bitter Sweet is an excellent choice. The stick glides directly over dry underarm skin and combines absorbent ingredients with nourishing plant oils and waxes.

The fragrance lives up to its name: litsea cubeba and lemon provide a sparkling, slightly tart freshness, ginger adds a spicy note and a hint of apricot rounds out the composition with a softer touch. Citrusy and vibrant, but distinctly more refined than a classic fresh deodorant fragrance.

Key active ingredients

• Zinc oxide: This mineral ingredient is an important component of the baking-soda-free deodorant base and helps control the formation of unpleasant odours. At the same time, it contributes to a drier skin feel without blocking natural perspiration like an antiperspirant.
• Arrowroot & bamboo powder: The finely ground plant powders can absorb moisture and thus help create the deodorant stick’s pleasantly dry finish. Together with zinc oxide and cellulose, they form the absorbent base of the formula.
• Cellulose: The plant fibres complement the moisture-absorbing ingredients and also contribute to the solid, dry texture. This allows the deodorant to be applied in a controlled manner without leaving a creamy or sticky layer on the skin.
• Jojoba, castor & sunflower oil: The combination of plant oils makes the solid formula smooth and allows the stick to glide comfortably over the underarm skin. At the same time, it nourishes the skin and helps provide a soft skin feel.
• Plant waxes & sal resin: Sunflower wax, berry wax and sal resin stabilise the stick and give it its solid consistency. This means the formula does not require an aerosol or liquid carrier base.
• Natural fragrance composition: Litsea cubeba and lemon define the fresh, citrusy side, ginger adds a spicy accent and apricot rounds out the fragrance with a softer touch. The exclusively natural fragrance composition was developed exclusively for Greenborn.

How to use

• Apply to clean, completely dry underarm skin.
• Gently glide the stick over the skin several times.
• Reapply during the day as needed.
• Do not use on irritated or damaged skin.
• Store in a cool, dry place.

Discover more natural aluminium-free deodorants, as well as all fragrance variants and the fragrance-free Raw Matter version, in our Greenborn Collection.

Learn more about how natural deodorants work in our guide to natural aluminium-free deodorants.

FAQ

Is Greenborn Bitter Sweet a deodorant without baking soda?

Yes. Bitter Sweet contains no baking soda, also known as sodium bicarbonate. Instead, Greenborn relies on ingredients including zinc oxide, arrowroot, bamboo powder and plant fibres.

Does Bitter Sweet contain aluminium?

No. The deodorant stick contains no aluminium salts and is not an antiperspirant. Natural perspiration is therefore not suppressed.

What does Greenborn Bitter Sweet smell like?

Bitter Sweet has a citrusy, fresh and slightly spicy fragrance. Litsea cubeba and lemon take centre stage, ginger adds a spicy note and apricot provides a softer, slightly fruity nuance.

Is Bitter Sweet a deodorant for women or men?

The fragrance is designed as a unisex composition. Its citrusy-spicy character is particularly well suited if you like fresh fragrances but are not looking for a typically sporty or sweet scent.

Is the deodorant 100% natural?

Yes. Bitter Sweet consists of 100% naturally sourced ingredients and is COSMOS-certified.

Is the deodorant suitable for sensitive skin?

The formula is dermatologically tested and is free from baking soda, aluminium salts and kaolin. However, Bitter Sweet contains a natural fragrance composition with fragrance ingredients that must be declared. If you have a pronounced sensitivity to fragrances, the fragrance-free Greenborn Raw Matter version is the more suitable choice.

What is the difference between Bitter Sweet and the other Greenborn deodorants?

The deodorant base is largely comparable across the Greenborn range; the main difference lies in the fragrance. Bitter Sweet is citrusy and spicy, New Roots is fresh and green, Gentle Man is woody and aromatic, and Basic Instinct is fruity and oriental. Raw Matter is completely fragrance-free.

Is Bitter Sweet a solid deodorant?

Yes. It is a solid deodorant stick containing 50 g that is applied directly to dry underarm skin. This makes it economical and easy to use.

Greenborn

Greenborn combines natural body care with high standards of efficacy, fragrance and design. At its heart is a minimalist deodorant base made from 100% natural ingredients, deliberately formulated without aluminium, baking soda and kaolin.

Absorbent mineral and plant-based ingredients are combined with high-quality plant oils and waxes. The deodorants are COSMOS-certified, vegan, gluten-free and dermatologically tested, and are developed and manufactured in Germany.

Alongside the fragrance-free Raw Matter version, there are four distinctive fragrance compositions developed exclusively for Greenborn by a Swiss perfumer. Bitter Sweet is the citrusy-spicy version, combining litsea cubeba, lemon, ginger and apricot.

Ingredients

SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL*, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) SEED WAX, RICINUS COMMUNIS (CASTOR) SEED OIL, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) SEED OIL*, MARANTA ARUNDINACEA (ARROWROOT) ROOT POWDER*, ZINC OXIDE, RHUS VERNICIFLUA PEEL WAX/RHUS SUCCEDANEA FRUIT WAX, SHOREA ROBUSTA RESIN, CELLULOSE, BAMBUSA ARUNDINACEA (BAMBOO) STEM POWDER, PARFUM (FRAGRANCE)**, ASCORBYL PALMITATE, TOCOPHEROL, CHARCOAL POWDER, LIMONENE, BENZYL SALICYLATE, LINALOOL, CITRONELLOL, GERANIOL, CITRAL, BENZYL BENZOATE.

*From certified organic cultivation. **100% natural fragrance composition.