I'm on the fence about this item. I wanted to love it, but just don't. I love the ingredient deck. It's a truly amazing product if you have any experience with diy natural deodorants. However, if you compare its effectiveness to a standard, chemical filled, toxic deodorant, it just doesn't hold up. I never smell fresh and clean with this product. It has an odd odor to it. Not terrible, just not fabulous. And it doesn't hold up all day if you're working up a stink. It lasts just fine if you're not up to much. Bottom line, great ingredients, innovative, only moderately effective. I'll use the entire stick, but keep looking for something better. I wouldn't say avoid it, but can't recommend it either. Sorry I can't be more helpful.