{"title":"Magnesium Hydroxide","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eMagnesium Hydroxide \u003cbr\u003eGentler, pH-Based Odor Control\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMagnesium hydroxide\u003c\/strong\u003e is a naturally occurring magnesium salt. You may recognize it as the active ingredient in milk of magnesia, a simple mixture of magnesium hydroxide and water that has been used for generations to help neutralize excess stomach acid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1079\" data-start=\"985\"\u003eIn personal care, magnesium hydroxide is valued for its \u003cstrong\u003ealkaline nature\u003c\/strong\u003e, which helps neutralize acidic odor compounds and support odor control in natural deodorants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy Magnesium Hydroxide Is Used in Natural Deodorant\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBody odor doesn’t come from sweat itself. Odor develops when skin bacteria break down components of sweat into acidic, odorous compounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMagnesium hydroxide helps manage odor by raising the pH of the underarm skin, effectively neutralizing the acid in sweat and creating an environment that is less favorable for odor formation. When the environment is less supportive of odor-producing bacteria, odor is reduced—without fragrance or masking agents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eMagnesium Hydroxide vs. Baking Soda\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth magnesium hydroxide and baking soda control odor by raising skin pH. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo, if magnesium hydroxide gets its antibacterial properties from its high pH \u003cem\u003e(it is actually more alkaline than baking soda),\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ewhy does magnesium hydroxide usually cause less irritation than baking soda? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause they differ in how they react with water (in this case, sweat).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eBaking Soda (Sodium Bicarbonate)\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlkalinity\u003c\/strong\u003e: Alkaline\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Solubility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Highly water-soluble\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHow It Works:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dissolves quickly in sweat, causing a \u003cstrong\u003erapid\u003c\/strong\u003e rise in pH\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOdor Control: \u003c\/strong\u003eVery effective at neutralizing odor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMoisture Absorption: \u003c\/strong\u003eExcellent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSkin Sensitivity: \u003c\/strong\u003eCan be irritating for some people due to the fast pH change\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn short, baking soda dissolves more readily in sweat, which leads to a faster and more dramatic pH shift—one reason it can be more effective at odor control, but also more irritating for sensitive skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eMagnesium Hydroxide\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlkalinity\u003c\/strong\u003e: Even more alkaline than baking soda\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Solubility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low water solubility\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHow It Works: \u003c\/strong\u003eDissolves slowly in sweat, raising pH \u003cstrong\u003egradually\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOdor Control: \u003c\/strong\u003eEffective, but typically milder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMoisture Absorption: \u003c\/strong\u003eLess absorbent than baking soda\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSkin Sensitivity: \u003c\/strong\u003eOften better tolerated by sensitive skin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn short, magnesium hydroxide has slower, gentler odor control with a lower risk of irritation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy This Difference Matters\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe key difference isn’t how alkaline these ingredients are — it’s how quickly they change the skin’s pH.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMagnesium hydroxide is less water-soluble, it takes longer to fully dissolve in the sweat. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ecreating a more gradual change in pH. Think of it as a \u003cstrong\u003e“slow-release”\u003c\/strong\u003e antibacterial, which allows the armpit a bit more time to adjust to the increase in pH. For some people, that slower adjustment is easier on the skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eChoosing Between Magnesium Hydroxide \u0026amp; Baking Soda\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBaking soda \u003c\/strong\u003eoften provides stronger odor control and better moisture absorption.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMagnesium hydroxide \u003c\/strong\u003eis generally gentler and preferred by those who find baking soda irritating.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeither is universally “better.” Skin chemistry is personal, which is why we offer deodorant options formulated with both ingredients.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"deodorant-cream-sensitive-skin-fresh-mint","title":"Deodorant Cream: Sensitive Skin Fresh Mint","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn organic cream deodorant with crisp mint and green citrus notes that is a soft solid that melts easily into the skin, leaving a soft, breathable finish. 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