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.

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• 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
  

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.

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.

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.

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 naturally antimicrobial essential oils available, adding functional odour control alongside its bright, citrusy fragrance. Witch Hazel Extract contributes astringent and soothing properties, helping to cleanse and tone the underarm area. Corn Starch adds a light absorbing and dry-finish quality without blocking pores. Piroctone Olamine supports a balanced skin microbiome, and Hops Extract serves as a natural preservation system in place of synthetic preservatives.

The formula is suitable for those who have experienced reactions to baking soda-based natural deodorants, those with sensitive underarm skin, and those making the switch from conventional antiperspirants. A transition period of up to two weeks is normal when switching from aluminium-based antiperspirants - sweat glands that have been blocked for extended periods may take time to readjust. 

How does this deodorant work without aluminium?
Conventional antiperspirants use aluminium salts to physically block sweat glands and prevent sweating. MooGoo takes a different approach - using Milk of Magnesia (magnesium hydroxide) to create a slightly alkaline environment under the arms that prevents odour-causing bacteria from thriving. No bacteria means no odour. Sweating itself continues normally, which is a healthy and necessary physiological process.

Why is this deodorant baking soda-free and why does that matter?
Baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) is a common ingredient in natural deodorants because its alkalinity inhibits odour-causing bacteria. However, it can also cause skin irritation, redness, itching, and in some people, post-inflammatory darkening of the underarm skin with regular use. MooGoo achieves the same alkaline environment using Magnesium Hydroxide instead, which performs the same function with a much gentler effect on the skin.

What does Lemon Myrtle smell like and does it contribute to odour control?
Lemon Myrtle (Backhousia citriodora) is an Australian native plant with a bright, clean, citrusy scent - sharper and more uplifting than standard lemon. It is also one of the most naturally antimicrobial botanical oils available, meaning it contributes functionally to odour control as well as providing the fragrance. Unlike heavier essential oils, it is light enough to sit comfortably on underarm skin without causing irritation.

I experienced irritation with other natural deodorants - will this one be different?
Irritation from natural deodorants is most commonly caused by baking soda, which can disrupt the skin's acid mantle and cause inflammation with repeated use. Since this formula contains no baking soda, no aluminium, and no harsh essential oil blends, it is well suited to those who have experienced reactions to other natural deodorant formulas. If you have particularly sensitive skin, patch test before use.

What is the transition period when switching from an antiperspirant?
When switching from an aluminium-based antiperspirant, some people notice a temporary increase in odour or sweating for the first one to two weeks. This happens because sweat glands that have been physically blocked for extended periods need time to readjust. MooGoo recommends using their Gentle Exfoliating Micro Powder as an armpit mask a couple of times a week during this period to help underarms detoxify more quickly.

Does this deodorant leave white marks on clothing?
Because it is free from aluminium salts - which cause the chalky white residue commonly associated with antiperspirants - it is much less likely to mark clothing. Applying a thin layer and allowing it to dry completely before dressing minimises any risk. For tight-fitting clothing such as singlets or sports bras, get dressed first and apply afterwards to avoid the product transferring during dressing.

Is this product suitable for use after shaving?
It is best to avoid applying directly to freshly shaved or broken skin, as any deodorant can cause stinging on compromised skin. Allow a short period after shaving before application.