All No pong formulations are clinically tested!
Not only is No Pong all natural, it’s a clinically tested deodorant!
We set out to make No Pong to be the most effective, affordable deodorant humanly possible. Although clinical testing is not a requirement in Canada, we take a scientific approach to developing, and testing our products.
While we have incredible feedback from our amazing customers, it’s great to be able to back this with independent testing.
There are actually 5 main types of clinical tests that all three of our formulations – Original, Bicarb-Free (Baking Soda Free), and Low-Bicarb Vegan – have gone through. We’ll take you through the tests and the actual results here!
Deodorant EFFICACY / EFFECTIVENESS TESTING
Deodorant Efficacy (Effectiveness) testing is literally a sniff test, performed by a lab.
While we have done hundreds of sniff tests ourselves, have thousands upon thousands of reviews, and much more again in terms of direct customer feedback – hey, at the end of the day, we wouldn’t release a product that didn’t do what it says on the tin 😉 – it’s great to have a lab confirm No Pong’s effectiveness clinically.
Our sniff test was administered at 12hrs and again at 24hrs, with excellent results. We think the real-world results from our amazing customers speak for themselves, but No Pong is also “clinically proven” to reduce odour for up to 24 hours.
HRIPT Skin testing
HRIPT stands for Human Repeat Insult Patch Test. This is a clinical test performed by independent clinics that specialise in these kinds of tests.
In this test, product is applied to a number of test subjects and placed under a patch for 48 hours. 15 minutes after the patch is removed, and then again at 24 hours the application area is carefully examined in order to evaluate skin reactions.
In the real world, we understand that everyone’s skin is different, which is why we offer three formulations: our Original baking soda-based deodorant, our Low-Bicarb Vegan (low baking soda), and Bicarb-Free (no baking soda).
Each person’s skin is unique, and external factors (such as the soap you use) can determine what product will work best for you.
As with any product, if you do experience sensitivity or irritation, please stop using it immediately. Get in touch with us, as we always want to help you find your perfect No Pong!
IN-VITRO Product TESTING
This is another form of skin sensitivity testing that uses a test sample applied to a synthetic membrane designed to mimic human skin. The membrane is composed of proteins, glycoproteins, lipids and partitioned in a way that is designed to represent skin. While it’s not a test on real human skin, it is another tool in the clinical testing toolkit.
CHALLENGE TESTING
Challenge Testing or Preservative Efficacy Testing is conducted by inoculating a sample of product with bacteria and seeing what grows! This test helps to establish shelf-life, as it helps estimate microbial growth over time.
When you see “Artificial preservatives” added to a product, they are most likely added to help products pass this test.
In the case of No Pong, our ingredients create a naturally preserved product that does not need any artificial preservatives!
STABILITY TESTING
Stability Testing is a test that measures any changed in the density, odour and texture of a product over time.
Samples of the products are kept at a range of temperatures from 4ºC, 25ºC to 40ºC for 3 months as part of an “accelerated aging” process to see how the product’s overall stability performs across a variety of conditions. They’re then centrifuged, density and odour tested and inspected for any changes versus the control samples.
