Dr. Organic Rose Otto Deodorant Versus Nivea Antiperspirant Deodorant Roll-On Black & White Invisible Clear
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What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Water
Skin ConditioningZinc Ricinoleate
Triethyl Citrate
Masking
Lauryl Glucoside
CleansingPolyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-3 Stearate
Emulsifying
Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingSodium Bicarbonate
Abrasive
Parfum
Masking
Isocetyl Palmitate
Emollient
Glycyrrhetinic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Cetraria Islandica Extract
CleansingPelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
Masking
Citrus Limon Peel Oil
Masking
Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Oil
Masking
Rosa Damascena Flower Oil
Masking
Rosa Damascena Flower Extract
Masking
Passiflora Incarnata Extract
AstringentTilia Europaea Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCalendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Chondrus Crispus Extract
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Phytate
ChelatingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Citric Acid
Buffering
Citral
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Eugenol
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Water, Zinc Ricinoleate, Triethyl Citrate, Lauryl Glucoside, Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Glycerin, Glyceryl Caprylate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Polyglyceryl-3 Stearate, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Sodium Bicarbonate, Parfum, Isocetyl Palmitate, Glycyrrhetinic Acid, Cetraria Islandica Extract, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Oil, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil, Rosa Damascena Flower Extract, Passiflora Incarnata Extract, Tilia Europaea Flower Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Tocopherol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Phytate, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Citric Acid, Citral, Citronellol, Limonene, Eugenol, Geraniol, Linalool
Water
Skin ConditioningAluminum Chlorohydrate
AstringentIsoceteth-20
EmulsifyingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Dicaprylyl Ether
Emollient
Glyceryl Isostearate
Emollient
Laureth-7 Citrate
CleansingPalmitamidopropyltrimonium Chloride
Glycol
HumectantPEG-150 Distearate
Emulsifying
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Linalool
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Parfum
Masking
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Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Citronellol is used to add fragrance/parfum to a product. It is often derived from plants such as roses. In fact, it can be found in many essential oils including geranium, lavender, neroli, and more. The scent of Citronellol is often described as "fresh, grassy, and citrus-like".
Since the Citronellol molecule is already unstable, Citronellol becomes irritating on the skin when exposed to air.
Citronellol is a modified terpene. Terpenes are unsaturated hydrocarbons found in plants. They make up the primary part of essential oils.
Citronellol is not able to be absorbed into deeper layers of the skin. It has low permeability,
Citronellol is also a natural insect repellent.
Learn more about CitronellolLimonene is the compound that gives citrus peel its smell.
In skincare, it shows up as a standalone fragrance ingredient or as a natural compound of citrus and other essential oils.
You'll typically see this ingredient used in very small amounts; anything above 0.001% in a leave-on product or 0.01% in a rinse-off has to be named on the label in the EU. The citrus oils that carry it sit around 0.5-1% in a finished formula.
Fresh limonene is a weak allergen; the real issue is that it slowly reacts with air and then breaks down from oxidation to create hydroperoxides (which are strong sensitizers). This is why suppliers are required to keep the peroxide value below 20 mmol.
Positive reactions in people being investigated for eczema vary:
It's worth skipping if you have a known fragrance allergy or a compromised barrier, but the risk is low for most people.
Older or long-opened products are also more likely to bother you than fresh ones due to oxidation.
Learn more about LimoneneLinalool is a small, naturally occurring scent molecule found in plants like lavender, coriander, bergamot, and more.
It is one of the two most-used fragrance ingredients in cosmetics and added purely for smell. Since it's not used for a skin benefit, there's no "effective dose". Concentration depends on the fragrance load of the product.
The EU requires it to be named on the label above 0.001% in leave-on and 0.01% in rinse-off products.
Fresh linalool is a weak sensitizer but air exposure turns some of it into hydroperoxides, which are strong sensitizers. Those oxidation products are the actual allergy concern.
Patch-test clinics see positive reactions to linalool hydroperoxides in about 4% to 12% of dermatitis patients depending on country and test concentration.
Resassuringly, one analytical study found hydroperoxide levels in real fragranced products to be orders of magnitude below what induced sensitization in animal studies with no evidence of oxidation building up during normal storage.
The practical takeaway is that linalool is fine for most people but worth avoiding if you have a confirmed fragrance contact allergy or a badly compromised barrier.
Products stored a long time after opening are also the high-risk scenario since that is when oxidation happens.
The scent of linalool is described as floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.
Learn more about LinaloolParfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumTocopherol is a fat-soluble antioxidant known as Vitamin E.
You'll find this ingredient in the vast majority of skincare (for good reason). It works to neutralize free radicals, or unstable molecules generated by UV exposure, pollution, and other environmental stressors, before they can cause oxidative damage to your skin cells.
Topically applied tocopherol has been shown to protect against UV damage by ramping up the skin's own natural defense enzymes.
It also acts as a skin conditioning agent; some studies show that regular topical use can improve the skin's water-binding capacity over 2-4 weeks.
This ingredient is especially loved for being a team player. When combined with Vitamin C, the photoprotective effect of both ingredients roughly doubles and the combo also helps reduce UV-induced DNA damage.
This ingredient has some brightening potential but it's more of a prevention ingredient than spot-fader. Cell studies show it can slow down melanin production but it's worth noting that it's not the most powerful brightener out there.
In formulations, it also serves as a stabilizer that helps protect other oxidation-prone ingredients from degrading.
Concentrations usually range from 0.1-1% in most leave-on products.
Learn more about TocopherolWater. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
