Palm Free Irish Soap Co Natural Deodorant for Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
Our summary: we love this company's ethos - they help protect the rainforests by not using any palm oil, they instead use gentle, natural ingredients that work, and they are passionate about minimal packaging so they make all their gorgeous products zero waste without any plastic packaging. We love this new natural deodorant bar for your zero waste bathroom or travel bag. Safe for pregnancy, nursing mums and people undergoing chemotherapy treatment. We've tested it and it works really well, just rub it on well directly to the armpit and enjoy day long freshness.
Palm Free Nude Solid Deodorant Bar is made without the use of any essential oils. Developed specifically for:- Pregnant & Nursing Mothers, pre and post and surgery patients, those undergoing chemotherapy and for customers who just prefer to have an unscented deodorant bar.
Fortified with Organic Arrowroot and Bentonite Clay, the deodorant works to absorb perspiration and protect skin against environmental toxins, whilst Organic Shea and Cocoa Butter gently moisturise and hydrate the underarm area to prevent dryness.
Features:
- Durable, long lasting and zero waste.
- Bentonite clay is like a mini detox for your armpit, whilst at the same time healing irritated skin and creating a protective barrier.
- Organic Arrowroot powder effectively absorbs sweat while Shea and Coconut Butter gently soothes and moisturizes skin.
- No Essential Oils therefore suitable for Pregnant & Nursing Mothers
- Suitable for those who may be undergoing surgery or who are receiving long term treatments such as chemotherapy
Application:
For best results: Towel Dry after washing or showering, hold the curved side of the bar under the Arm until you feel it just start to melt, then glide gently up and down leaving a fine layer on the skin.
To get the best from your new Deodorant Bar: Keep away from heat sources, Store in a cool dry place, preferably in its paper bag or a suitable small up-cycled container. Use sparingly as directed. Best used within 12 months of purchase.
The key is to hold the bar correctly and DO NOT WET THE BARS. The aim is to hold it as if you were holding a biscuit, between thumb and forefinger. 1) Place the thin edge up against the freshly washed and dried armpit (see image). 2) Hold until it begins soften & melt (about 10 seconds). 3) glide gently down the armpit from the top. Repeat with the other armpit. The bars can be stored in their little bag or an upcycled container. Correctly used these little bars will last for many months. Available in 3 types:- “Herbal”, “Sport” and our latest addition; “Nude”, which is formulated for pregnant & Nursing Moms and have no essential oil are also suitable for persons undergoing surgery or Chemotherapy.
Important Note:
Not to be used around the eyes, mucous membrane or on broken skin.
As with any new product please patch test a small inconspicuous area first before long term use.
As with natural shampoo bars, it may take a little while to notice the full effect of switching to natural deodorants. This is the armpits’ microbiome adjusting to life without the heavy influence of chemical and toxins which may take up to a couple of weeks.
Ingredients:
Organic Cocoa Butter (Theobroma Cacao), Organic Arrowroot Powder (maranta arundinacea), Organic Shea Butter (sodium shea butterate), Candelilla wax (euphorbia antisyphilitica), Bentonite Clay, Natural Sodium Bicarbonate (Aluminum Free), Zinc Oxide. Plus Gently Warmed Cocoa Butter infused with Organic Herbal Extracts of Lavender & Thyme (Not Essential Oils) with Kaolin Clay.
Naturally Occurring Constituents of Essential Oils: Citral, Geraniol, Limonene, Linalool, Citronellol.
Minimum Weight: 35g
Why no palm oil?
There is nothing actually wrong with Palm Oil itself, in fact Palm Oil is an excellent source of vegetable oil. It is the method by which it is farmed and grown, also where it is planted, that causes the problems. For instance, vast swathes of precious rainforests in Indonesia and Malaysia are being lost on a daily basis, as much as the size of 300 football pitches an HOUR are being cleared to make way for the Palm Oil plantations. It’s not just the wildlife that are suffering, it is also the indigenous people and their heritage that is being lost, their home is made up of over 20,000 flowering plant species, 300,000 animal species and don’t forget about the trees.
Given the current rate of clearing, within 12 years the Rainforest as we know them, could be all but a distant memory.
The demand for Palm Oil is also responsible for river pollution, land erosion and air pollution. In fact, it has been found that Palm Oil production is the second largest contributor to Greenhouse gases.
Although Palm Free Irish Soap won’t be able to change the world’s opinion and habits, they are doing their bit by finding a suitable alternative, Palm Oil is not a necessity, it is widely used because it is very cheap to produce. Even the use of Palm Oil from so called Sustainable sources is questionable. That’s why we don’t use ANY Palm Oil or Hidden Derivatives in our soaps and are proud to call ourselves “Rainforest Friendly”, you can read more at these links:
www.palmoilinvestigations.org
www.onegreenplanet.org
www.saynotopalmoil.com
Order by 2pm for next day delivery
Place your order with us before 2pm and we will pick and pack your order the same day for next day delivery with DPD nationwide.
FREE DELIVERY in the Republic of Ireland on orders over €75!!!
We use the following providers to get your order to you as quickly and cheaply as possible:
DPD Couriers: €4.99 for next working day delivery up to 21kgs within Ireland.
Most orders will arrive with you the following day. Sometimes deliveries may take 2 days depending on what time you place your order. 2pm is our cut off for next day delivery but sometimes we can still add your order to the collection after this time. On rare occasions orders may take more than 2 days to deliver and we will let you know what the hold up is if this is the case.
Packaging:
We aim to use the least amount of packaging possible so we reuse the boxes and packaging we receive from suppliers so don't be alarmed if your new bubble bath arrives in a baby wipes box!
Click and Collect Orders:
Your click and collect orders are usually ready to collect within minutes of placing your order. We're open for click and collect from 10-5 Monday to Friday. (If you need urgent breastfeeding items etc outside of these hours, please get in touch with siobhan@earthmother.ie and we'll try our best to get them to you).
1. At the sliding gates entrance to 49 Grange Avenue, turn left into the parking spaces nearest the back building. Follow the pedestrian walkway behind the yellow rail. If you've a little one in the car or want to maintain more social distance, give us a ring on 01-8397637 and we'll bring your order to your car.
2. On foot, please stay left behind the yellow lines on the pedestrian walkway and don't cross the working forklift yard.
Please do not drive or walk into the working yard/forklift area.
Directions:
Turn into the industrial estate from Grange Road.
Take a left at the first T junction
Number 49 is the last building on the right hand side (Brown building with sign for Heterochem at the front). Turn left at the gated entrance and around the corner for our parking spots.
Northern Ireland
We do ship to Northern Ireland with DPD at a cost of €4.99. We do not offer free shipping to NI.
Europe Deliveries:
Shipping to Europe costs from €7.50 and takes 2+ days depending on your location - we ship through DPD Couriers & An Post.
UK Deliveries:
Unfortunately since Brexit we cant ship to you in the UK without setting up a UK VAT number and as a small business its not an option for us, so we can’t ship anything unfortunately.
Worldwide deliveries:
We can use An Post Registered Post to ship around the world. Get in touch to discuss prices.
Returns Policy:
You may return new, unopened items within 14 days of delivery for a full refund.
We'll also pay the return shipping costs if the return is a result of our error (you received an incorrect or defective item, etc.).
You should expect to receive your refund within one week of giving your package to the return shipper, however, in many cases you will receive a refund more quickly. This time period includes the transit time for us to receive your return from the shipper (2 to 4 business days), the time it takes us to process your return once we receive it (1 to 2 business days), and the time it takes your bank to process our refund request (5 to 10 business days).
You may return unworn garments like Modi Bodi Period Underwear or Boba baby wraps only in original unopened packaging for a credit or refund within 30 days of your purchase.
If you need to return an item, simply send us an email telling us what the item is and why you wish to return it. We will then email you instructions on how to return it to us to get your refund. Alternatively call us on +353 1 839 7637.
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