Underarm Detox Bar - Activated Charcoal
Hit reset on your pits the low-waste way. If you have been using conventional antiperspirant for years, residue from aluminum salts and silicones can build up on the skin and make natural deodorant feel like it is not working. The Underarm Detox Bar uses activated charcoal, Fuller's Earth clay, and finely ground loofah to physically wash that buildup away — so when you apply your natural deodorant, it is working with clean skin. Wet, lather, wait a minute, rinse, dry, apply deodorant. That is it.
- Boosts your natural deodorant — helps remove residue from years of aluminum-based antiperspirants so plant-based deodorants apply to clean skin.
- Activated charcoal + Fuller's Earth clay — both physically bind to surface oils and residue and rinse away.
- Loofah for gentle exfoliation — finely ground loofah lifts dead skin without abrasiveness on the underarm area.
- Saponified plant-oil base — coconut, shea butter, and castor oils give a creamy lather without synthetic detergents.
- Fragrance-free + palm-oil-free — no added scent, no palm-derived ingredients.
- Vegan + cruelty-free — no animal ingredients, no animal testing.
- Plastic-free packaging — paperboard box only; no plastic film, no plastic windows.
- Mini-format on purpose — 0.7 oz bar sized for a few weeks of transition use, not a body-sized bar you will never finish.
From the package: Wet bar. Lather in pits. Wait about a minute. Rinse thoroughly. Dry underarms before applying deodorant.
A few-second pause for the charcoal and clay to bind to surface residue is the active step here — do not skip the wait. Daily use is fine during the transition period (typically a few weeks); after that, use as needed when natural deodorant starts feeling less effective.
Vegan ingredients (in package order): Sodium Cocoate (Organic), Sodium Shea Butterate, Sodium Castorate, Loofah, Solum Fullonum (Fuller's Earth Clay), Activated Charcoal.
What these are: The first three are saponified plant oils (coconut, shea butter, castor) — the soap base. Loofah is the dried, finely ground vegetable fiber. Solum Fullonum is the INCI name for Fuller's Earth, a mineral clay that adsorbs oil and surface residue. Activated charcoal is carbonized plant material with a porous structure that also binds to surface oils.
Caution (from the package): Underarms may be more sensitive to exfoliants post-shave. Discontinue use if irritation occurs. People with sensitive skin should patch test on the inner arm before regular use.
- Vegan — no animal-derived ingredients
- Palm-oil-free — no palm or palm-kernel-derived ingredients
- Fragrance-free — no added essential oils, no synthetic fragrance
- Made in the USA — manufactured by Earth & Daughter LLC (parent of No Tox Life), Kyle, Texas
- Cruelty-free — not tested on animals (No Tox Life brand standard)
Net weight per bar: 0.7 oz (19.3 g) per the package. Shipping weight (with the paperboard box): approximately 0.9 oz. The bar is a small cube, roughly 1.5 inches across.
Paperboard box only — no plastic film, no plastic window, no shrink wrap. ZeroWasteOutlet ships in paper or cardboard mailers and recycled paper void fill, never plastic.
- Bar: use down to the last sliver; press the final piece onto a fresh bar, or add to a home compost (it is plant oils, clay, charcoal, and loofah).
- Paperboard box: flatten and recycle with paper, or tear down for home compost.
- Barcode/label sticker: peel off if your local stream prefers label-free paper.
No plastic tube, no twist-up mechanism, no mixed materials — one small bar, one paper box.
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I have some gnarly pits. If I forget deodorant, or go a day without adding extra on no shower days, my pits stink, and I cannot wash the smell off without considerable effort involving Thayer's witch hazel, and multiple soapings with a washcloth. So I really wanted to try this stuff since I've have a lot of success with the products I've found at the Zero Waste Outlet.
First: there's pumice in this stuff. Ouch!
I mean, sure you lather it in your hands and then apply, but pumice? Save that stuff for lava hand soap or a lump for your heels. I guess if you've got super hairy armpits? But for bare pit skin, that's owie.
Second: I didn't pay attention to the size. I will be out of this stuff in a month max. It's the size of a square of Baker's chocolate.
If it rid me of my super stank, the price would be nothing, but since it doesn't I won't be buying it again.
I give it three stars because 2.5 isn't available: it's soap and it works like soap, but I already have plenty of that.
Thanks for your feed back Mary,
Just wanted you to be aware that the Underarm Detox cube is used to transition from antiperspirants to natural deodorant and is not meant to control odor. We've refunded your purchase. Here are some natural deodorants that work well with the detox bar.
https://zerowasteoutlet.com/collections/all/deodorant
Been using this in the shower pretty regularly. Great for my sensitive skin!
Hi Stacey, we're so glad to hear the detox bar works well for your sensitive skin! Thanks for sharing your experience.
It is a lovely soap to use on the sensitive underarm skin.
My pits (42 M) we're not smelling great after making the switch from gel glider deodorant (os) to a plastic free brand, which was all natural. I couldn't figure out what to do. I stumbled on this Underarm detox bar and after one use the dunk was gone. Amazing!
it may be ‘tiny’ but i have been using it for 2 weeks now and i have already noticed a difference. I have been using natural deodorants for years with little success so a year ago i started using native and i wasn’t exactly happy with it but it kept the pits stink free. With the detox bar there are days i forget deodorant and you would never know!
It really works I love it !
It’s amazing! I love ordering from ZWO!
This is a great soap to help with odor and to get lymphs moving, since surgery this bar has been a big help!
Husband and I both detoxed and a few weeks in and we are smelling great! Paired with the cubed deodorant we are not only saving the planet with less plastic but smelling good while doing it.
I have to admit that I was a little skeptical when I bought this, but it really has worked to help me transition from an anti-perspirant to the No Tox deodorant. I feel like it's been a big help with combating body odor in general and I plan to keep this around as a staple in the bathroom.
Works just as the product description states. After switching from a conventional antiperspirant/deodorant which I would often sweat through, I was surprised that using this in combination with the ZWO deo cube has left me smelling nice and surprisingly non-sweaty despite the lack of any anti-perspirant in it. Perhaps anti-perspirants conversely to their stated function actually make you sweat more. The world is crazy like that!
I’ve been using the zero waste deodorant cube for months now (and got over the initial detox “hurdle” from antiperspirant) but as the weather warms up, I’ve been noticing a distinct BO smell some days. I could speculate as to why but that’s neither here nor there. Enter the detox bar: I use it once a week or every other, and it seems to do the trick - no more occasional funky days!
I’ve always used a clinical strength antiperspirant and tried many natural deodorants throughout the years but none worked. FINALLY I found the winning combo with zero wastes deodorant cube and this detox bar. The bar is essential to prevent smelling worse when you transition from an antiperspirant to a natural deodorant and wow this stuff works!!! Goodbye non recyclable plastic deodorant containers and chemicals!
Works shockingly fast. And it lasts.
Had a misunderstanding in the shipping, spoke with Brian the owner and he corrected it Immediately! Great communication, thank you Brian!
This really seems to help maximize the effect of the deodorant. The deodorant works really, really well. Much better than expected.
I was not sure how this would work but I am pleasantly surprised how well this works. So glad I finally tried this.
I made the switch to natural deodorant a few years back and have struggle with body odor creeping in at the end of the day. So far, it has not been an issue whatsoever! I will be keeping this item stocked at my house from now on!
I just switched from regular deodorant to vegan deo and this has really helped me get rid of that funk!
Smaller than it looks and makes your skin extremely dry
Gave this a try before the natural deodorant as I am always concerned with trying a natural deodorant. Havnt had much luck before but this stuff works! A must use!
I purchased this to start using the natural deodorant and never realized you need to detox your arm pits to really get the natural deodorant to work. This does exactly that! It's perfect size for using it to detox your arm pits. You wouldn't need much to do what it's intended job is. Very pleased I tried this and it totally works and I am impressed with how well the deodorant works!
Use everyday! Love it!
after switching over to non-antiperspirant natural deodorant i was concerned about body odor/my deodorant not cutting it... after using this bar, i swear the new natural stuff is working so much better!
I can't give this a 5 only because I have only been using for a few days. I do like it. It must be the loofa in it that makes it a little rough and exfoliating. I have been using with the No-Tox Deodorant Bar and my stinky BO is well controlled (I was using a charcoal deodorant previously). Summer will be the true test! I was a bit surprised how small the bar is (was not in description that I saw); like a quarter the size of a bar of soap for $6 so it is a bit pricey. I have sensitive underarms and so far so good with these products.
I had tried many natural deodorants and had given up because none of them worked. Decided to give it one more try with the detox bar and I am so pleased! This soap has made giving up aluminum and plastic dispensed deodorant possible for me.
I am not sure if the size was listed in the description, but I was expecting a regular size of soap for the price. So far I have used it a few times and it seems to make the smell go away after use, but if you shower every other day like me, the smell just comes back. I will start showering and using it every day to see if that changes, but so far this doesn't work any better than regular soap for me.
This is wonderful. Other soaps always left me a little stinky but this removes all the odor!
In the past i have ordered products that claimed to be zero waste. These products and the packaging are truly "zero."
Like so many customers, I did not realize the source of my problem until I detoxed. After just one week the oder from using aluminum products has nearly disappeared. Additionally, the deodorant has a pleasant scent that doesn't leave my skin irritated. I'm definitely hooked and will continue to use these products.
I've been using for a week and so far has worked great to detox my underarms. I've tried in the past to use deodorant without aluminum and they typically don't work well. I never realized you had to detox from the chemicals for them to be effective. I also have a genetic issue called MTHFR and have been worried about using aluminum deodorants for awhile now, but wasn't sure how to stop. MTHFR deficiency causes your body to not be able to detox from toxic things, so I should be using all natural products. This has been very helpful and feels great on my skin too.