The Complete Guide to Deodorant Balm Stick: Uses, Benefits, and Innovations

In recent years, deodorant balm has gained rapid popularity, mainly driven by the growing consumer demand for natural, gentle, and environmentally friendly personal care products. Unlike traditional aerosol or alcohol-containing roll-on products, deodorant balm usually adopts natural formulas such as vegetable oils, plant butters, and mineral deodorizing ingredients. It is free of alcohol, aluminum salts, and irritating chemicals, making it more friendly to sensitive skin.

At the same time, the “sustainable beauty” trend has also promoted the popularity of deodorant balm. Such products usually use recyclable or low-plastic environmentally friendly packaging, which is very in line with the modern consumers’ concept of reducing environmental burden.

Coupled with the characteristics of deodorant balm such as moisturizing texture, easy application, and long-lasting effect, it has gradually become the first choice for users of clean beauty and modern lifestyles.

With the popularity of Wild and its subsequent acquisition by Unilever, a new era has ushered in for the metal deodorant balm tube packaging. Meanwhile, the deodorant balm tube developed by EBI has obtained a research and development patent. The all-metal packaging plus the paper-packaged refill takes environmental protection and sustainability to the extreme.

What Is a Deodorant Balm Stick?

A deodorant balm stick is a twist-up container used to hold and apply creamy or solid deodorant products. Different from tubes, the interior of the balm stick is usually equipped with a spiral lifting structure. By rotating the bottom, the balm can slowly rise, allowing consumers to apply it directly under the armpits.

Compared with Tube Packaging

usage methods

textures

Portability

usage methods

textures

Portability

Compared with Tube Packaging

More hygienic: No need to scoop with fingers, avoiding balm contamination.
More convenient: Rotate to use, enabling faster operation.
Better experience: No need for spoons or scrapers.

Key Features of EBI’s Patented Deodorant Balm Stick

The patented metal deodorant balm stick developed by EBI solves many pain points of customers:

Material Aspect

Currently, the mainstream packaging materials on the market are plastic and paper. In Europe, America, Australia, and even Southeast Asia, brands have increasingly higher requirements for environmental protection. However, 30% PCR (Post-Consumer Recycled) plastic is still plastic after all; while paper is far inferior to plastic and aluminum in terms of hardness, water resistance, and service life.
EBI’s aluminum shell is made of 100% AL-1063, which can be 100% recycled. The high-end metal texture meets the quality and minimalist pursuit of brand customers. The inner part uses replaceable paper tray packaging, which solves the problem of paper being unable to come into contact with water. It is no exaggeration to say that one aluminum shell can be used for a lifetime.
On the other hand, our customers usually sell one shell with three refills. Although the cost of the aluminum shell is relatively high, the “1+3” combination reduces the packaging cost to a certain extent, and end consumers are more likely to accept the overall product price.

Usage Aspect

It adopts a rotating mechanism to control the dispensing of the balm, allowing users to apply the product without touching the balm with their hands throughout the process. Compared with other designs, this is more hygienic and less likely to cause waste.
The stick-shaped balm has a stable structure inside the container, reducing the risk of deformation or leakage during transportation.
The structure is sturdy and durable, with no squeezing or leakage issues, making it very suitable for daily carrying.

Capacity Aspect

We offer three capacity options: 25g, 50g, and 75g, to meet the packaging needs of products from different brand customers.

How to Use a Deodorant Balm Stick

Open the cap: Unscrew or pull off the upper cap to expose the surface of the balm.
Rotate the bottom to raise the balm: Gently rotate the bottom clockwise to let the balm rise slowly by 2–3 millimeters. Note: Do not rotate too high at one time to avoid the balm breaking.
Apply directly under the armpits: Apply evenly on clean and dry skin with a light sliding motion.
Wait for absorption: Let the balm absorb naturally for a few seconds. It will not stick to clothes and is non-greasy.
Rotate the balm back and close the cap: After use, rotate the bottom counterclockwise to return the balm to the bottom, and close the cap tightly to keep it clean.

How to Replace the Deodorant Balm Stick Refill (Screw-In Refill Type)

This applies to the replacement structure of the screw-in refill developed by us.

Ensure the old balm is used up: If there is any remaining balm, fully rotate the bottom back, then pull out or remove the remaining balm.
Rotate the bottom thread to the lowest point: Rotate the bottom counterclockwise to bring the internal lifting rod back to the lowest position.
Unscrew the old refill: Hold the root of the refill and unscrew the old refill from the main body in a counterclockwise direction.
Install the new refill: Align the new refill with the threaded opening and screw it tightly in a clockwise direction until it is stable and does not shake.
Test if the rotation and lifting are smooth: Rotate the bottom to check if the balm can rise and fall smoothly, and confirm that the installation is correct.
Close the cap and store in a cool place: After replacement, the product can be used normally.

Who Is It For?

Deodorant balm sticks are especially suitable for the following groups:

Users with sensitive skin
Enthusiasts of natural formulas
People who engage in sports and fitness activities
Frequent business travelers or tourists
Teenagers who are new to deodorant products

Due to the stable structure, portability, and leak-proof feature of the balm stick, users can easily use it in various scenarios: from daily morning cleaning, instant freshness after sports, to carrying it during travel, and quick touch-ups during a busy day. It provides a convenient and reliable body odor management solution for daily life. Whether you want to reduce skin irritation, pursue natural ingredients, or need lightweight and durable outdoor personal care products, the deodorant balm stick can bring a comfortable, clean, hygienic, and easy-to-use application experience to users with different lifestyles.

Why Brands Choose EBI’s Deodorant Stick

Why do customers choose us? In addition to the above product features, EBI has been committed to developing new solutions:

We are trying to use other environmentally friendly materials to produce deodorant balm packaging, which can reduce packaging costs and provide more options for many emerging Clean Beauty brands.
Moreover, this packaging is not only suitable for deodorant balm sticks but also for sunscreen sticks and blush sticks. A good packaging design can solve a series of pain points.

In our customer service system, EBI adheres to the “customer-first” principle:

Pre-sales: Provide services from the consultant technical design team.
In-sales: Give feedback on the progress during the production cycle.
After-sales: For any quality problems, we will provide 120% compensation; if the delivery is delayed, we will bear the air freight costs.

Under the modern clean beauty trend, deodorant balm sticks have become a better choice for brands to replace traditional sprays, roll-ons, and jarred products, thanks to their more hygienic direct application method, precisely controlled dosage, and portable and durable structural design. As consumers pay increasing attention to natural ingredients, safe experiences, and environmentally friendly packaging, the advantages of the balm stick form in the deodorant category will continue to expand and become an important trend in the future personal care field.

EBI focuses on the structural R&D of deodorant balm sticks and has launched a number of independent patented designs. Whether in terms of the stability of the rotating lifting mechanism, balm protection, dosage control, or material environmental protection and overall hand feel, we provide brands with more high-end and differentiated packaging solutions. Our innovations make the deodorant balm stick not only easy to use but also an important part of the product’s added value.

Welcome to contact EBI at any time to discuss sampling, customized development, or new structure cooperation. Contact email: marketing@ebi-china.com. Let us work together to create the next generation of more professional, high-end, and environmentally friendly deodorant balm sticks and bring a truly excellent user experience to the market.

About EBI

We offer end-to-end service from package graphic design, engineering, development, manufacture, fill and logistics of primary packaging containers for personal care, cosmetics, fragrance, health care, beverage & food industries.

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