Natural Free Cream Deodorant - Lemon Myrtle
MooGoo Fresh Cream Deodorant in Lemon Myrtle is a natural, aluminium-free roll-on deodorant that works by creating a slightly alkaline environment under the arms to prevent odour-causing bacteria - rather than blocking sweat glands with aluminium salts the way conventional antiperspirants do.
Made with Milk of Magnesia, Witch Hazel Extract, Corn Starch, and Lemon Myrtle Leaf Oil, and naturally preserved with Hops Extract, the formula is free from aluminium, baking soda, parabens, and phenoxyethanol. The Lemon Myrtle scent is bright, citrusy, and fresh - and naturally antimicrobial to boot.
Please note that MooGoo are going through a rebrand, so the product you are sent may not match with the product image on our website. Benefits
- Aluminium-free odour control - works by creating a slightly alkaline environment that prevents odour-causing bacteria from thriving, rather than blocking sweat glands with aluminium salts
- Baking soda-free - unlike many natural deodorants, this formula is free from baking soda (sodium bicarbonate), which can cause irritation, redness, and skin darkening under the arms for some people
- Milk of Magnesia (Magnesium Hydroxide) - the lead active ingredient; a naturally alkaline compound that neutralises odour-causing bacteria without clogging pores or irritating the skin
- Lemon Myrtle Leaf Oil - a naturally antimicrobial Australian botanical with a bright, zesty, citrusy scent that works in synergy with the deodorising formula
- Witch Hazel Extract - an astringent and skin-soothing botanical that helps cleanse and tone the underarm skin while supporting odour control
- Corn Starch - a gentle, oil-absorbing ingredient that contributes a light dry finish and helps absorb moisture without blocking sweat glands
- Piroctone Olamine - supports a balanced skin microbiome in the underarm area, adding an additional layer of odour management
- Hops Extract as natural preservative - the formula is preserved with Hops Extract rather than synthetic preservatives like parabens or phenoxyethanol
- Lets skin breathe - does not block sweat glands; allows the body's natural sweating process to continue unimpeded
- Gentle on sensitive skin - free from common irritants including aluminium, baking soda, essential oil blends, parabens, and phenoxyethanol
Ingredients
Aqua, Magnesium Hydroxide (Milk of Magnesia), Xanthan Gum (Food Grade Thickener), Piroctone Olamine, Backhousia Citriodora (Lemon Myrtle) Leaf Oil, Humulus Lupulus (Hops) Extract, Zea Mays (Corn) Starch, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Extract.
Free from aluminium, baking soda, parabens, phenoxyethanol, and synthetic preservatives. Ingredients may be updated from time to time - refer to the product packaging for the most current list. Directions for use
Roll across dry underarms 2 to 3 times - a little goes a long way. For hotter days, workouts, or longer days, a second application provides extra coverage.
Allow underarms to dry completely before getting dressed to prevent marks on clothing. If wearing tight-fitting clothing such as singlets or sports bras, get dressed first and apply after. Precautions
For external use only. Avoid contact with eyes. Do not apply to broken, irritated, or recently shaved skin. If irritation occurs, discontinue use and consult your healthcare professional. Keep out of reach of children. Store in a cool, dry place. If the roller ball is stiff or does not spin on arrival, run the top under warm water for a few seconds to loosen. More Information
MooGoo Fresh Cream Deodorant in Lemon Myrtle addresses one of the main frustrations with the natural deodorant category: most alternatives either use aluminium (the same as conventional antiperspirants) or rely on baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) to control odour - and baking soda, despite being a staple of natural formulas, is alkaline enough to cause skin irritation, redness, and in some people, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation or darkening of the underarm skin with prolonged use. MooGoo skips both.
Instead, the formula uses Milk of Magnesia - magnesium hydroxide - as its primary odour-control ingredient. Magnesium hydroxide is naturally alkaline and creates an environment under the arms that is inhospitable for odour-causing bacteria. The key distinction between this and an antiperspirant is that it does not block the sweat glands themselves. Sweating is a normal and healthy physiological process; the issue is not the sweat itself but the bacteria that metabolise it and produce odour. By controlling the bacteria rather than the sweat, MooGoo allows the body to breathe naturally while keeping odour in check.
Lemon Myrtle Leaf Oil (Backhousia citriodora) is the scent ingredient and pulls double duty - it is one of the most natura