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PiperWai Activated Charcoal Deodorant, Scentless

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This product bears the EWG Verified^® mark, meaning that the product meets EWG’s strictest standards for health and safety. It avoids any of the ingredients on EWG’s “Unacceptable List” and provides full transparency of ingredients, including fragrance.

Ingredient List

The specific formulation has been reviewed by EWG scientists. At the time of verification, the ingredients in this formulation were used at a concentration below EWG’s health and safety limit, and therefore did not pose significant human health concerns. Click on an ingredient for more information.

ACTIVATED CHARCOAL

FUNCTION(S)	cosmetic colorant, abrasive, absorbent, colorant, opacifying agent
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BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA) BUTTER

FUNCTION(S)	skin conditioning, viscosity controlling, skin-conditioning agent - miscellaneous, skin-conditioning agent - occlusive, viscosityincreasing agent - nonaqueous
CONCERNS	• Allergies/immunotoxicity (low) • Use restrictions (low) EWG has reviewed the use of this ingredient in the product formulation and found it did not pose significant health concerns. However, there may be concerns associated with the use of the ingredient in other products or formulations. Visit the ingredient page to learn more.
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COCOS NUCIFERA (COCONUT) OIL

FUNCTION(S)	emollient, hair conditioning, masking, skin conditioning, solvent, fragrance ingredient, hair conditioning agent, skin-conditioning agent - miscellaneous;skin-conditioning agent - occlusive
CONCERNS	• Cancer (low) • Developmental/reproductive toxicity (low) • Allergies/immunotoxicity (low) • Multiple, additive exposure sources (low) • Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (low) EWG has reviewed the use of this ingredient in the product formulation and found it did not pose significant health concerns. However, there may be concerns associated with the use of the ingredient in other products or formulations. Visit the ingredient page to learn more.
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EUPHORBIA CERIFERA (CANDELILLA) WAX

FUNCTION(S)	emollient, film forming, cosmetic astringent, emulsion stabilizer, film former, fragrance ingredient;skin-conditioning agent - miscellaneous, skin-conditioning agent - occlusive, viscosity increasing agent- nonaqueous
CONCERNS	• Allergies/immunotoxicity (low) EWG has reviewed the use of this ingredient in the product formulation and found it did not pose significant health concerns. However, there may be concerns associated with the use of the ingredient in other products or formulations. Visit the ingredient page to learn more.
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HAMAMELIS VIRGINIANA (WITCH HAZEL)

CONCERNS

• Cancer (low)
• Developmental/reproductive toxicity (low)
• Allergies/immunotoxicity (low)
• Use restrictions (low)
• Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (low)

EWG has reviewed the use of this ingredient in the product formulation and found it did not pose significant health concerns. However, there may be concerns associated with the use of the ingredient in other products or formulations. Visit the ingredient page to learn more.

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KAOLIN

FUNCTION(S)	abrasive, absorbent, anticaking, bulking, opacifying, anticaking agent, bulking agent, opacifying agent, skin protectant;slip modifier
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LONICERA JAPONICA (HONEYSUCKLE) FLOWER EXTRACT

FUNCTION(S)	skin-conditioning agent - miscellaneous
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MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE

FUNCTION(S)	absorbent, buffering, ph adjuster
CONCERNS	• Allergies/immunotoxicity (low) • Enhanced skin absorption • Use restrictions (low) • Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (low) • Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (low) EWG has reviewed the use of this ingredient in the product formulation and found it did not pose significant health concerns. However, there may be concerns associated with the use of the ingredient in other products or formulations. Visit the ingredient page to learn more.
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MANDELIC ACID

FUNCTION(S)	antimicrobial, not reported
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MYRICA CERIFERA (BAYBERRY) FRUIT WAX

FUNCTION(S)	emollient, skin conditioning, emulsion stabilizer, film former, skin-conditioning agent - emollient, skin-conditioningagent - miscellaneous, skin-conditioning agent - occlusive, viscosity increasing agent - nonaqueous
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PROPANEDIOL

FUNCTION(S)	solvent, viscosity controlling, viscosity decreasing agent
CONCERNS	• Cancer (low) • Developmental/reproductive toxicity (low) • Enhanced skin absorption • Endocrine disruption (low) • Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (high) EWG has reviewed the use of this ingredient in the product formulation and found it did not pose significant health concerns. However, there may be concerns associated with the use of the ingredient in other products or formulations. Visit the ingredient page to learn more.
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ROSA DAMASCENA FLOWER WATER

FUNCTION(S)	masking, skin conditioning, skin protecting, fragrance ingredient
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SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL

FUNCTION(S)	emollient, hair conditioning, skin conditioning, viscosity controlling, hair conditioning agent, skin-conditioning agent - occlusive
CONCERNS	• Endocrine disruption (low) • Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (low) • Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (low) EWG has reviewed the use of this ingredient in the product formulation and found it did not pose significant health concerns. However, there may be concerns associated with the use of the ingredient in other products or formulations. Visit the ingredient page to learn more.
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TAPIOCA

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THEOBROMA CACAO (COCOA) SEED BUTTER

FUNCTION(S)	emollient, masking, skin conditioning, skin protecting, fragrance ingredient, skin-conditioning agent - occlusive, skin protectant
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TOCOPHERYL ACETATE

FUNCTION(S)	antioxidant, skin conditioning, skin-conditioning agent - miscellaneous
CONCERNS	• Cancer (low) • Developmental/reproductive toxicity (low) • Allergies/immunotoxicity (moderate) • Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE) EWG has reviewed the use of this ingredient in the product formulation and found it did not pose significant health concerns. However, there may be concerns associated with the use of the ingredient in other products or formulations. Visit the ingredient page to learn more.
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WATER

FUNCTION(S)	solvent
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Ingredients from packaging:

Water/Aqua, Tapioca, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut Oil)-RBD, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter), Hamamelis Virginiana, Mandelic Acid, 1,3 Propanediol, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Candelila Wax, Kaolin Clay, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa Butter), D-alpha Tocopheryl Acetate, Simmondsia Chinesis (Jojoba Oil), Myrica Cerifera (Bayberry) Fruit Wax, Magnesium Hydroxide, Lonicera Japonica (Honeysuckle) Extract, Activated Charcoal

Directions from packaging:

A little goes a long way! Scoop out a pea-sized amount of the deodorant and use your fingers to rub it into your skin until it is completely clear. Reapply after bathing and exercise. If deodorant feels dry, a good squish around the jar with clean fingers will restore the creamy texture!

Warnings from packaging:

PiperWai deodorants should be used within 12 months from the date of purchase and 6 months after opening. To optimize shelf life, we recommend storing PiperWai with the lid on tight in a dry room with a moderate temperature. If you have a known allergy to any of the ingredients or develop a sensitivity, discontinue use. Avoid contact with eyes and mouth. For external use only. Keep out of reach of children and pets.

EWG Verified

This product bears the EWG Verified^® mark - its formulation has been reviewed by EWG scientists, and the company behind the product has shown its ingredients meet all of EWG’s strict criteria. When it was verified, the ingredients in this formulation did not pose significant human health concerns.

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Product's animal testing policies

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Unknown

Leading international certifiers PETA and Leaping Bunny have no information concerning this company’s use of animal testing.

Understanding scores

Cosmetics and personal care products are not required to be tested for safety before being allowed on the market. The Skin Deep® scoring system was designed to help the public understand whether a product is safe to use or whether it contains ingredients of concern.

Every product and ingredient in Skin Deep gets a two-part score – one for hazard and one for data availability. The safest products score well by both measures, with a low hazard rating and a fair or better data availability rating.

HOW WE DETERMINE SCORES

Hazard score

The Skin Deep ingredient hazard score, from 1 to 10, reflects known and suspected hazards linked to the ingredients. The EWG Verified^® mark means a product meets EWG’s strictest criteria for transparency and health.

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An EWG Verified^® mark on a product indicates that the company’s ingredient disclosures show the product has met our full criteria to ensure it adheres to our standards for health.