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Safe for even the most sensitive of skin, our deodorant contains no harsh chemicals, all the way down to our natural fragrance.
I've gotten so tired of the liquid deodorant that leave residue on my clothes, and sting if I apply them right after shaving. Bite doesn't do either! I normally get all products unscented since they are usually too strong, but the rose scent is delicate. Just enough to make me feel feminine.
I ordered Bite's Rose Vert deodorant and the mint charcoal bits. We've been using the product for about one month now, and here is what we've found:
The deodorant works amazingly well. I have tried countless natural deodorant, even tried not using deodorant for a time, and this is the first one I've used that seems to also have antiperspirant qualities, and I sweat almost constantly. The scent (rose vert) is strong when applied, but fades after a while and does not bother me. I've not needed to reapply a single day so far. I do go through it about as quickly as other natural deodorants, so I am either slightly saving or spending the same amount of money as if I bought in-store sticks. I want to try other scents, and wish there was a way to rotate scents on the subscription, but I give the deodorant 5/5.
The bits...are new to our routine, but they work for the most part. Since my partner and I share toothpaste/bits, we ordered the 124 bit refill every two months (they only have a one-person subscription, so it could be helpful if the subscription option had a built-in feature that calculated household brushers and bits ratio).
Pros: fresh flavour, easy to store, actually brightens teeth and mouth feels clean, soft bits so they don't hurt to bite
Cons: the instructions say bite, wet brush then brush teeth, but you really have to chew into smaller bits to get it foaming; not all of the bit foams each time; these are more suitable for manual toothbrushes; the bits order limit…
I've tried out a few other brands of sustainable deodorants, including some that you scoop out, one from a company that will take returns of used plastic containers, but this is the best of everything - I love the scent, the product actually lasts all day, and it's baking soda free! I do like the metal holder, but I've found that I tend to just use the cardboard container without any issues. I noticed that sometimes I'll push the deodorant back down when I'm applying it, so when it gets down toward the end I either squeeze the side push it up from inside while I'm putting it on. Definitely recommend this to everyone. I like the Neroli, but the Santal is the best. Rose isn't for me, so haven't tried that scent.
I've been using the Santal deodorant for about 9 months now. I work at home, so I don't need deodorant daily; it's lasted quite a while. I've enjoyed the smell and I don't find the scent too masculine or feminine. It's just a nice earthy cedar smell. Not overpowering, but strong enough that it keeps me from smelling badly for an average outing. Taking classes in a greenhouse on the weekends has led to some sweaty days where I felt like I needed to reapply after maybe 6 hours, but I never really felt like I started to noticeably smell during that time. I've enjoyed it immensely :)
This is pretty good as far as natural deodorants go. (Side note: I just don't think any deodorants work well on my body.) BUT I'm going to keep it and continuing using it because the goal is lower waste, although I'll likely keep an aluminum deodorant around for when I need to keep dry. Also a huge pro is it looks VERY sleek in the bathroom! I read the reviews before and didn't have the issues others have mentioned putting it together -- just make sure to keep it in the cardboard case! The santal scent is nice and woodsy and not overpowering at all (an issue I've had with other natural deodorants!), but I think once I rebuy I'll go with fragrance free as I don't love the way it mixes with my natural scent or the scent left on my clothes.
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Toothpaste Bits
$32
$48
Neroli
$44
Bundle Set
$40
$48
Solid Moisturizer
$44
Bundle Subscription
$62
$84
