Small batch label Fat and the Moon gained a cult followed after the release of its namesake Deodorant Cream and Sensitive Pit Cream. Devotees swear by the coconut oil and aluminum-free baking soda-base deodorant and say it works as well as commercial brands without the questionable ingredients. Mixed with the moisture-absorbing properties of arrowroot and the antimicrobial properties of the essential oils, the scent is a subtle blend of black pepper, bergamot and a hint of citrus with a base of clary sage.
Continuing a family legacy of herbalists and natural healers, Fat and the Moon founder Rachel Budde has built her company around providing handcrafted, herbal personal care, fragrance and cosmetics to those seeking natural and effective alternatives to chemical-filled products. Budde experiments with age-old ingredients and recipes passed down from various healing traditions to craft innovatively simple products that are good for the body and the earth and packages them in glass jars with hand-crafted letter work that is simple yet mysterious.