🌿 Why we choose Tallow for our Deodorant

Most deodorants on the market are filled with synthetic fragrances, aluminum, and preservatives that do more harm than good. They block the body’s natural detox pathways, irritate sensitive skin, and disrupt the delicate microbiome living under your arms. At Radiant Rider, we believe self-care should align with nature, not fight against it.

The Sacred Fat: Grass-Fed, Grass-Finished Tallow

Tallow is one of nature’s most under-appreciated gifts. For centuries, it has been used as a skin-nourishing fat, rich in fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, K) and fatty acids that closely mirror the natural composition of our own skin. Because of this, it absorbs beautifully, soothes irritation, and supports your skin barrier rather than clogging it.

When sourced from grass-fed, grass-finished beef, tallow carries a purity and vitality that industrial seed oils or synthetic emollients simply can’t match. For us, it’s about honoring the whole animal and returning to wisdom that has been sidelined in favor of cheap fillers.

A Synergy of Simple, Powerful Ingredients

Our formula blends tallow with:

• Shea Butter → deeply moisturizing, antioxidant-rich.

• Coconut Oil → antimicrobial protection and silky texture.

• Arrowroot Powder → natural moisture absorber for a dry, comfortable feel.

• Beeswax → provides structure while locking in hydration.

• Sodium Bicarbonate → neutralizes odor naturally without heavy metals or chemicals.

• Vitamin E → supports skin repair and preserves freshness.

• Organic Essential Oils → not just fragrance, but mood-elevating plant essences that uplift your vibe.

Why It Works

Instead of masking odor with synthetic perfumes, our Tallow Deodorant works in harmony with your body: absorbing excess moisture, balancing the underarm environment, and allowing your skin to breathe. It’s clean, effective, and completely free of synthetics.

Cleanliness is Next to Godliness 

For us, deodorant isn’t just about smell. It’s about respecting the body’s natural design while still feeling fresh, confident, and radiant in your everyday movements. Cleanliness reflects the divine spark within us — and even something as simple as deodorant should honor that truth.

Body Types and What Causes Body Odor

Have you ever wondered why some people can skip deodorant and still stay fresh, while others seem to smell even after showering and applying a product? It all comes down to a fascinating mix of sweat chemistry, bacteria, and genetics.

Two Types of Sweat: The Key Difference

Your body has two main types of sweat glands:

• Eccrine glands → all over the body, produce mostly water + salt. Not very smelly.

• Apocrine glands → concentrated in the underarms and groin, produce a thicker fluid rich in proteins, lipids, and amino acids.

On its own, apocrine sweat is odorless. The odor appears when bacteria on your skin metabolize those proteins and fats into byproducts.

 

What Bacteria Are Really Eating

Odor-causing bacteria (mainly Corynebacterium and some Staphylococcus) thrive on apocrine sweat.

They “feed” on:

• Proteins & peptides (broken down into amino acids)

• Lipids (fats)

• Sulfur-rich precursors

As they digest these, they produce waste products:

• Ammonia → sharp, pungent smell

• Short-chain fatty acids → sour, rancid smell

• Thioalcohols (sulfur compounds) → the strongest “classic BO,” even in tiny amounts

So the odor isn’t in your sweat — it’s in the bacterial byproducts.

 

Why Some People Don’t Smell

For a lucky few, body odor is never a problem. This can happen for three main reasons:

1. Genetics — A gene called ABCC11 controls whether your body makes certain sweat compounds. If you don’t make them, bacteria have nothing to break down, so no odor.

2. Microbiome balance — Some people naturally have fewer odor-causing bacteria and more “neutral” ones on their skin.

3. Sweat chemistry — If apocrine glands produce less protein- or lipid-rich sweat, there’s less “food” for bacteria to turn into odor.

Why Some People Still Smell After Shower + Deodorant

On the other side, some people struggle with odor even after cleaning up. This can happen when:

1. Bacterial biofilms survive showers — bacteria hide in skin folds or hair and repopulate quickly.

2. Sweat resumes quickly — hot water stimulates apocrine glands, and bacteria start metabolizing fresh sweat within minutes.

3. Deodorant mismatch — fragrance-only products mask odor but don’t stop the bacterial breakdown happening underneath.

4. pH imbalance — if the underarm environment favors bacterial enzymes, odor persists.

5. Diet or metabolic factors — sulfur-rich foods (onions, garlic), alcohol, or hormones can make sweat chemistry more “odor friendly.”

Bringing It Together

So, no odor often means less fuel (proteins, fats, sulfur precursors) or fewer odor-causing bacteria.

Persistent odor means the bacteria are active and breaking down sweat compounds faster than deodorant can neutralize them.

This is why Radiant Rider’s approach matters: our deodorants combine sodium bicarbonate, arrowroot, shea butter, coconut oil, and tallow to neutralize odor at its source, absorb excess moisture, and restore balance — all without harsh synthetics.

 

✅ Bottom line:

• No smell? That’s likely genetics or microbiome working in your favor.

• Still smell after deodorant? That’s bacteria working overtime on your sweat chemistry.

• Either way, understanding your body’s biology helps you choose products that work with your natural design.

 

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Stay Radiant,

Radiant Rider

https://radiantrider.com/products/grass-fed-tallow-deodorant