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S.M.A.R.T. Ingredients
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Each ingredient in Kinkō Balancing Deodorant serves a purpose and is S.M.A.R.T.:
- Safe: no toxic or harmful ingredients
- Microbiome-friendly: no adverse effect on the friendly microorganisms that live on the skin
- Advanced: fueled by the latest developments in microbiomics and biotechnology
- Responsibly sourced: sustainable, naturally derived ingredients with a low carbon footprint
- Tested thoroughly for safety and efficacy but never on animals
Ingredients 101
We prefer to explain what is in our products rather than detail what is not. The list would be too long anyway: we have blacklisted 2,000+ ingredients that are harmful to you, your microbiome or the environment!
| Acacia Senegal Gum | Gum arabic, a natural thickener that holds the formula together.
Source: acacia tree |
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| Bisabolol | Well known soothing ingredient, clinically proven to reduce irritation.
Source: biofermentation |
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| Caprylic Acid | Fatty acid with antimicrobial properties naturally present in breast milk and coconut oil.
Source: coconut |
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| Fructose, Inulin |
Prebiotics, feed the friendly bacteria on your skin.
Source: chicory root |
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| Kaolin | White clay, absorbs wetness and skin impurities.
Source: mineral |
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| Lactic Acid | Postbiotic, moisturizer occurring naturally in the human body and in fermented foods, maintains skin’s acidic pH.
Source: biofermentation |
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| Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Extract | Super absorbent powder, with an ultra-soft and lubricating feel.
Source: rice |
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| Propanediol | Moisturizer, natural, skin-friendly alternative to petroleum-based glycols.
Source: biofermentation |
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| Silver | Sweat-activated highly porous and micro-sized (non-nano!) particles of pure medical grade silver with long-lasting topical antimicrobial action, helping to maintain a healthy skin microbiome.
Source: mineral |
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| Sodium Zinc Polyitaconate | Odor neutralizer with proven efficacy against body odor caused by bacteria and food. Does not leave residue on clothes unlike Zinc Ricinoleate.
Source: biofermentation/mineral |
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| Triethyl Citrate | Body-responsive lipophilic liquid made from natural resources, inhibits odor-causing bacteria.
Source: biofermentation |
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| Xanthan Gum | Natural thickener, suspends the powders in the formula.
Source: biofermentation |
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| Xylitol | Sugar substitute widely occurring in nature, both a humectant and a prebiotic.
Source: biofermentation |
Although our formula is free from conventional preservatives, it still passes the industry-standard antimicrobial effectiveness test. We are also committed to a leaving the world a better place – formulas that are biodegradable, cruelty-free and vegan in recyclable packaging.
Not a kitchen recipe
Kinkō was created on a formulation lab benchtop, not a kitchen countertop. We do not use those edible ingredients commonly found in natural deodorant sticks:
- Baking soda: as an alkaline substance, it disturbs skin's acid mantle and microbiome and can cause rashes.
- Coconut oil: it is comedogenic and may clog your pores and leave greasy stains on clothes.
- Citrus and lavender essential oils: their main constituents, limonene and linalool, are allergens. Those essential oils are used to mask body odor whereas our deodorant is fragrance-free and prevents odor to be produced by bacteria.
Biofermentation
The majority of our ingredients is obtained through biofermentation. It is the oldest biotechnology used by mankind, dating back to the end of the Stone Age - to make beer! Fermented beverages and food are staples in many diets, especially in Asia, because of their health benefits.
Although it is not a new technology, microbial fermentation is now the preferred natural alternative to traditional manufacturing processes, because of its environmental friendliness. Instead of depending on chemical plants to synthetize active ingredients or extract them from natural sources with solvents, we use “micro-factories”. We rely on selected and optimized strains of microorganisms to produce, by biofermentation, pure, sustainable and safe ingredients that have a proven impact on our skin and its microbiome.