Deodorants are available as sprays, sticks and now also as creams. There is only one thing that unites the various states of aggregation: their casings are not refillable. Holy Pit wants to change that – and is even vegan. The test reveals how sustainable the eco deodorant really is.
Vegan and refillable deodorant – have we really been waiting for this? Yes, think Merima, Asmir and Branka from Holy Pit. The trio has developed one and will present it on Monday from 8.15 p.m. in the Vox foundershow “The lion’s den” before. The highlight: The actual deodorant is in an environmentally friendly cardboard box and is put in a fully recycled and reusable plastic sleeve. And Holy Pit also differs from other deodorants in terms of functionality.
Most “normal” The aim of deodorants is to clog sweat pores or to cover up the unpleasant body odor with an even more unpleasant odor. The vegan deodorant made from DHDL is different: It grabs the root cause of the odor, namely the bacteria contained in sweat. creates an alkaline environment under the arms and bacteria don’t like that at all. Logical: Where there are no bacteria, there is no smell. However, in order for the deodorant to take effect, it may have to be used for several days.
Holy Pit: The structure
The deodorant can be set up quickly: The scope of delivery includes the reusable container made of recycled plastic and the deodorant in a paper sleeve. The plastic jar consists of three parts: the bottom, the body (middle part) and the lid. Before the deodorant can be placed in the container, it must be disassembled using the clip holder on the underside.
Then the cardboard lid of the deodorant stick is removed and the stick is placed in the middle part of the case. The underside then connects again with the clip holder with the middle part. The deodorant is then pushed upwards from below – but no more than one centimeter. The stick should not be pushed out any further, otherwise the deodorant will kiss the lid, which is located on the top. In our test, however, it took some force before the deodorant saw the light of day for the first time. According to Holy Pit, this is due to the fact that the paper sleeve inside does not contain any plastic. It therefore helps to warm up the deodorant stick with your hands beforehand.
Holy Pit: fragrance and consistency
Holy Pit is currently available in three fragrances: Classic, Activ and Alps. What the trio have in common is the very subtle fragrance. Classic is a bit sweet, Alps a bit tart and Active a touch fresher. It doesn’t make a big difference, which is why Holy Pit probably declares all fragrances as unisex. Buyers cannot expect a great fragrance experience.
But this can also be a sales argument if you are looking for a subtle deodorant that should not whitewash the daily perfume. The consistency of the deodorant stick is reminiscent of soft and somewhat crumbly wax. However, once applied to the skin, Holy Pit feels surprisingly creamy. Good, because this way the deodorant can be distributed wonderfully by hand.
Holy Pit from DHDL: The effect
A week of long-term testing has passed, during which the fragrance note Alps was doing its job under the tester’s arms after the morning shower – and how the deodorant did it. First of all: it takes a lot of not under the arms. It is better to distribute the deodorant evenly in the armpit. Thanks to the creamy consistency on the skin, this works effortlessly. Any residue in T-shirts was not found during the test period.
And Holy Pit does what it says on the tin. Unpleasant smells under the arms are a thing of the past. In the less stressful day-to-day work as well as on more stressful travel days when you spend several hours in the car hauling suitcases. The restrained scent of Holy Pit, which does not compete with the perfume, is particularly beautiful. However, it is questionable how long a deodorant stick will last. It feels like a little more than half of it is used up after a week. Subjectively, the tester’s standard deodorant (Old Spice, Deostick) lasts a little longer, but is also larger than Holy Pit and annoying disposable plastic. The reusable body and the paper cover are much more environmentally friendly.
But does everything really have to be vegan?
One could ask if one does not know the history of humans and their livestock. On the other hand, cow, pig and chicken like those “winner” evolution, because evolution measures its success only by the spread of the DNA of a species (with around 25 billion conspecifics, the domestic chicken is the most widespread feathered animal of all time). On the other hand, their life in today’s industrial society resembles total slavery and no longer has anything in common with the natural needs of animals.
More and more people are fed up with this unworthy kind of exploitation. They prefer to use vegan products. But how it is with people and their industrial society, nobody knows exactly what exactly is in the care products that we smear under our eyes, arms or other parts of our body. Many cosmetics contain animal content such as urea, keratin, collagen or wool wax, which cannot be recognized as animal at first glance.
And as if that weren’t enough, companies test their remedies on animals. Now there may be one or the other clever mind who interjects that a chimpanzee with well-groomed hair can lead a life worth living as a shampoo tester. Nevertheless, he or she would probably prefer to pluck the fleas out of his buddies’ fur or hang unkempt and free in the tree than to be forced to shower in captivity.
Conclusion: Holy Pit does what it says on the tin
First things first: Holy Pit is a very good deodorant, which should convince most buyers. Compared to other deodorants, there is no plastic waste. Above all, a clear conscience is shopping here. The same goes for the animal friendliness of Holy Pit. It takes less than 20 seconds to set up and replace the deodorant stick. This is feasible even for lazy people.
The scent is pleasantly subtle. But if you want to smell really good, you have to apply a perfume. People who see deodorant as a kind of substitute perfume for the day should refrain from Holy Pit. The weak scent note is not enough for this.
The founders of Holy Pit are offering investors 15 percent of their company for 100,000 euros. Whether Merima, Asmir and Branka can seduce one of the lions into a deal with the sustainable deodorant, you can find out tonight at 8:15 p.m. on VOX in the founders’ show “The lion’s den”.
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Jane Stock is a technology author, who has written for 24 Hours World. She writes about the latest in technology news and trends, and is always on the lookout for new and innovative ways to improve his audience’s experience.
