Microbiomix™ Balancing Deodorant

I have tried so many different aluminum free/"clean" deodorants. I have had a problem with the ones that control odor well causing rashes (most likely a baking soda sensitivity) and the ones without baking soda that don't cause a rash, only work for a few hours. So far Kinkō has worked great! I've only been using it a few weeks, but so far it has stood up yard work in 80-90° heat, and I've only ever had minimal odor that I've had to literally almost stick my nose in my armpit to find. I've become so accustomed to swapping out deodorants that I always keep some of each I've tried on hand and use the ones that don't work so well wheny pits get sore. I think I may finally be able to throw away my backups!

I have spent so much money, tried so many deodorants, seen so many doctors, and waited sooo many years trying to find anything that worked for me. I didn't realize how much my sore, smelly armpits were dragging me down on a daily basis until I experienced the literal wave of relief that is this deodorant. I used to constantly think about my smell and finding the next deodorant. On top of that, as soon as my (very sensitive and allergy ridden) skin would heal from one experience, I'd be on to the next and burn my skin all over again. It was discouraging, painful, and pretty bad for my self-confidence. I finally quit all together and didn't wear anything for about a year out of frustration and some sympathy for my body. I didn't think I was ever going to be comfortable or have a "normal routine," but then one day I ran across Kinko's Microbiomix while shopping for other care products (my sensitivities are not isolated to my armpits unfortunately), and I decided to give it a try. I am so happy I did. It's been about a year and a half now and it's still working! I wanted to make sure it stood the test of time before I reviewed, and it does! I've bought three so far, and I'm buying two again today-- purchasing in pairs from now on because I'm terrified that one day this won't be available any longer! This probably sounds like an over-reaction to anyone who hasn't suffered with problematic skin or who hasn't had to navigate unoriginal products, misleading or incorrect labeling, tedious and painful routines, doctors having no solutions, etc.--but for those of you who get it, get it.

I have no clue how to compare the formula to other's, they do a better job in their product description, but I do know that I would dub this "clean" and hypoallergenic, and that it's probably the prebiotics/postbiotics that fixed my skin like my probiotic vitamins fix my stomach...? Sure, I don't know chemistry or biology, but I feel like this checks all the boxes! Plus, let's not forget about the application (which is half the battle with something like contact dermatitis). The liquid and roller ball combo is hard to come by, and yet it's seriously the only application that works for me! I don't know how to say it better than this deodorant is perfection. I have not reluctantly succumbed to a sub-par experience, this is my holy grail. It's so good that on days when I forget to put it on, I still don't smell!

Also, some important notes just in case... for anyone new to non-conventional or "natural" deodorants... "detoxing" your armpits is a necessity if you want to be able to accurately judge the effectiveness of this deodorant. In addition to that, I always wash before I put deodorant on to make sure it's got a nice clean slate (and if you're still just using your hand to wash, might I suggest a gentle wash cloth or something of the sort because it will probably do a better job). And lastly, scent expectations: I use the non-scented formula and my armpits smell *almost* like the rest of my skin all day, which is incredible. I haven't "smelled myself" since I started using this deodorant. No more radiating smells. I can only ever smell something if I put my nose there after a very long, sweaty day.

I recommend this to everyone, try it try it!

I am so thrilled to have found this deodorant! I have tried many clean deodorants that have not lasted the way this one does. I wasn't sure what the Sakura Rose scent was going to smell like when I ordered it, but I'm glad I chose it. It has a very light, clean scent - very pleasant. I will be recommending Kinko Microbiomix deodorants to everyone I know! Thank you for a great product!

I love this deodorant, smells amazing and works great. What more could you ask from a deodorant? You won’t be disappointed.

I have tried so many different natural deodorants and this is the only one I've found that works! I get a rash from anything with baking soda so I tried a lot of different deodorants and wasted a lot of money. I've been using Kinko for over a year now and it is rare that I have to reapply it during the day. That only happens on super-sweaty summer days or workouts. Best deodorant in my book!