Deodorant Composition

#The present invention generally relates to a deodorant composition, and more specifically to a formulation for a natural deodorant with varying shades of pigmentation. Accordingly, the present specification makes specific reference thereto. However, it is to be appreciated that aspects of the present invention are also equally amenable to other like applications, devices and methods of manufacture.

#A deodorant is a chemical substance that may be applied to the human body to prevent or mask body odor that naturally occurs due to the bacterial breakdown of perspiration in the armpits, groin, and feet. Antiperspirants are a subclass of deodorants that block sweat glands to prevent sweating. Antiperspirants are used on a wider range of body parts where sweat would be inconvenient or undesirable. Other types of deodorants allow for sweat glands to produce sweat but prevent the bacterial action on sweat. This works because human sweat only has a noticeable smell when it is decomposed by bacteria.

#The human body produces perspiration or sweat from two different types of sweat glands. Eccrine sweat glands which cover much of human skin produce a watery odorless sweat, and apocrine sweat glands in the armpits and groin produce a more oily sweat containing a proportion of waste proteins, fatty acids and carbohydrates that can be metabolized by bacteria to produce compounds that cause body odor.

#The innovation is now described with reference to the drawings, wherein like reference numerals are used to refer to like elements throughout. In the following description, for purposes of explanation, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding thereof. It may be evident, however, that the innovation can be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, well-known structures and devices are shown in block diagram form in order to facilitate a description thereof. Various embodiments are discussed hereinafter. It should be noted that the figures are described only to facilitate the description of the embodiments. They do not intend as an exhaustive description of the invention or do not limit the scope of the invention. Additionally, an illustrated embodiment need not have all the aspects or advantages shown. Thus, in other embodiments, any of the features described herein from different embodiments may be combined.

#The present invention describes a pigmented natural deodorant available in a plurality of different color shades. Solid ingredients, such as natural wax, African shea butters, and coconut oil are melted, combined, and slightly cooled. Next, dry ingredients, such as arrowroot powder kaolin clay, magnesium hydroxide, and cocoa powder or caramelized sugar are added to the melted solids. Then, several essential oils are added. Additional ingredients, such as vitamin E, sunflower oil, and fragrance may also be added. The amount of each ingredient may be dependent on the desired shade of the final composition. The deodorant can be applied as a rolled or wiped solid.

#The present invention, in one exemplary embodiment, is a deodorizing composition. The deodorizing composition is a natural deodorant pigmented to match different skin colors. The deodorant composition is formulated for use as a solid roll-on deodorant for use by individuals with darker or more pigmented skin that wish to avoid a white residue at the sight of application to the body. The residue of the deodorizing composition is formulated to match a plurality of skin colors ranging from a lighter tan skin shade to a darker brown. Deodorants require a means of absorbing moisture, controlling odor, and covering or masking residual odor to be effective.