• Made for men
  • Bergamot + patchouli scent
  • Baking soda odor control
  • 1.7 oz travel-friendly stick

What it is

A natural deodorant for men from Poofy Organics, a family-run brand making organic personal care. Halo is the Max Deo formula with a bergamot and patchouli scent profile, plus jojoba oil and botanical extracts.

What it does

Baking soda neutralizes odor while arrowroot absorbs moisture, and the butters keep underarms comfortable. The scent is a warm, grounded bergamot patchouli.

Who it's for

Men switching to a natural deodorant who want something woodsy rather than floral or minty.

How to use

How much: A thin layer, about half of what you'd use from a conventional stick.

1. Apply a thin layer to clean, dry underarms.
2. Wait a few minutes before dressing so the oils absorb into skin, not your shirt.
3. Use daily. If irritation appears, stop; baking soda doesn't agree with everyone.

Where it fits: Every morning after showering. The 1.7 oz size travels well.

Inside the formula

Baking Soda

Neutralizes odor-causing bacteria

Arrowroot powder

Absorbs moisture so underarms stay dry.

Bergamot and patchouli essential oils

Give the warm, grounded scent.

Organic Jojoba Oil

Absorbs easily without buildup

Full ingredient list
Organic Arrowroot Powder, Organic Virgin Coconut Oil, Organic Beeswax, Organic Unrefined Shea Butter, Organic Cocoa Butter, Baking Soda, Organic Bergamot Essential Oil, Organic Patchouli Essential Oil, Organic Jojoba Oil, Organic Bergamot Extract, Organic Sage Rose Extract, Organic Geranium Extract, Organic Labdanum Extract, Organic Patchouli Extract.

Why we stock it

We stock this because it's the Max Deo built for the guy who finds the other scents too floral. Bergamot and patchouli give it a warm, cologne-adjacent feel without synthetic fragrance.

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About the brand

Poofy Organics

Organic essentials for the whole family

Poofy Organics started in 2006 after a family member of the founder was diagnosed with breast cancer. The family cut chemical-laden products out of their lives, couldn't find natural options they trusted, and started making their own. Today they make clean, sustainable beauty, personal care, and household products with certified organic ingredients (USDA certified since 2023), and a hard no to formaldehyde, parabens, sulfates, phthalates, dyes, and silicones.

We stock Poofy because they make organic body care at prices regular families can actually afford, and their Everything Soap really does replace half the bottles in the shower.

Skincare questions, answered

Where does this go in my routine?

Thinnest to thickest: cleanser, toner, serum, moisturizer, then SPF in the morning. This product's How to use section above tells you its exact step.

When will I see results?

Give it 4 to 6 weeks of consistent use — that's one full skin cycle. Hydration shows up in days; tone and texture take weeks. If your skin reacts badly (stinging, new breakouts that don't settle within a week), stop using it.

I have sensitive skin. Will this irritate me?

Patch test first: a dab behind your ear or along your jawline, wait 24 hours. Fragrance-free formulas are the safest bet for reactive skin — check the highlights on this page.