We first heard of arrowroot powder when one of our friends told us she used it instead of talcum powder. Our curiosity took the best of us (once again) and we explored the benefits of this powder, and how it could work in our natural deodorants. Aluminium works in deodorants by literally plugging the sweat glands and preventing them from producing sweat. It’s super-cheap and it works pretty damn well at stopping sweat. Since we started Bubble & Bee Organic in 2007, we've seen a lot of competing deodorants come and go. Companies started by venture capitalists and then sold to multi-national corporations. Companies that have focused on gaining distribution in retail chains more than focusing on quality and making skin-safe products. This nourishing plant-based powder is so gentle on all skin types, making it the perfect natural talcum powder replacement, suitable for all ages.

But we thought it might be interesting to do a deep dive on one of our more unusual ingredients - arrowroot powder.Arrowroot powder has been shown to reduce any skin irritations, and improve skin texture, thanks to its anti-inflammatory properties. Some of our customers are wary of switching to a natural deodorant because of the concern that it may irritate their underarms, but we’ve found our combination of arrowroot powder alongside our other ingredients actually helps soothe your underarms, and keep them looking and feeling tip top! You could even use it as an all natural dry shampoo! Sprinkle on your scalp and hair roots, let its natural moisture absorbing qualities work their magic, leaving your hair bouncy and soft in between washes. At Pit Putty, we like to be as open and transparent about our natural deodorant ingredients. We’ve even written another blog post that touches on all of the ingredients we use, their benefits and how when combined, they create the best natural deodorant that not only smells amazing, but really works! Arrowroot powder is a natural sweat absorbent, clearly perfect for deodorants, and is gentle enough for even the most sensitive armpits. Though we still use a touch of baking powder in our natural deodorants, Arrowroot powder is really the ingredient that’s keeping you dry.

Archaeological studies in South America show that the arrowroot plant has been cultivated for around 7,000 years, and has a rich history of being used in natural medicines to heal wounds, calm skin irritations and support the immune system, with the term “arrowroot” originating from its use as an antidote for arrow poisoning. However, peer reviewed publications have suggested that exposure to aluminium could have potentially negative health consequences, including an increased risk of breast cancer.We refuse to compromise on our ingredients, our formulas, and production methods. That's why after 15 years in business we've continued to offer our products directly to you, not to big boxchains. Fresh batches, made with care, with organic, safe, and effective ingredients made by real people, shipped to real people.