Frequently Asked Questions

Ireland

3pm Thursday 19th December - orders made after this date might not arrive before Christmas.

Orders made on the Friday might still arrive before Christmas, but we can't guarantee it.

UK

10am Thursday 19th December - orders made after this date might not arrive before Christmas.

USA

Monday 16th December - orders made after this date might not arrive before Christmas

EU

Monday 16th December - orders made after this date might not arrive before Christmas

First things first, watch this video before you use the deodorant.

Only use a small amount of deodorant at a time, 2-3 swipes should do the trick.

Always wait until the deodorant has dried before putting on clothing. This will make sure that your clothes don't get stained. 

We do not use preservatives. As such, the top layer of your deodorant might be a little dry when you receive it. Simply apply a small amount to the back of your hand to soften and then you'll be good to go. 

Our deodorant tube is made from cardboard. Somtimes our natural oils can soak through and stain the tube. But don't worry, this does not affect deodorant performance. 

When applying, pinch the side of the tube. Pinching the tube will stop it sliding down. Watch this video for instructions.

Like other brands, one of the challenges of working with eco friendly packaging is that there is sometimes extra deodorant left at the bottom of the tube.

This last piece of deodorant can be hard to use.

To make up for it, we now give around 85 grams of deodorant as opposed to 75 grams. So if you decide to not use the last piece, you won't be losing out on money!

With that said, some of our customers have found ways of using this last piece of deodorant.

Some of our customers use the last piece as a putty similar to other brands and apply it by hand.

Others sometimes add the last pieces of a few deodorants and put them together into one single tube.

We changed our deodorant tubes about a year ago, previously, our deodorant tubes were filled to the top and weighed 75 grams.

The older tubes were slightly taller and more narrow.

We didn't check our newer tubes properly and continued to fill them to the top, because they were shorter than our previous tubes.

However, after a few months we noticed that our stock levels for ingredients were dropping much quicker than usual. After investigating, it turned out that our newer tubes held much more deodorant than our previous tube.

By filling our deodorants up to the top, we were giving close to 100 grams of deodorant, not 75 grams! We didn't want to increase the price, so we stopped filing them to the top.

We've reduced the amount in our deodorant back down. It's still above the 75 grams, it weighs around 85 grams per deodorant.

We give an extra 10 grams for free as we know that sometimes people find the last bit of deodorant hard to use.

Yes, we've tested over 100 formulas to make sure that we are one of the best natural deodorants out there. We have thousands of 5 star reviews. Our average rating is 4.9 out of 5 stars.

Antiperspirants prevent you from sweating by clogging your pores. They act as a "plug" for your sweat pores. Antiperspirants do this by using the chemical aluminium.

Vico works by reducing and neutralising odors associated with sweat. We use natural ingredients like tapioca starch which help absorb moisture and keep you dry.

Our deodorant is suitable for sensitive skin. We have minimised the use of ingredients like baking soda to reduce the likelihood of people getting rashes associated with other natural deodorant brands.

It is important to make sure you read all ingredients before using to ensure that you are not sensitive/allergic.

Stop using the deodorant immediately if you have any reaction or rashes. Wash the effected area with warm water and soap to remove the deodorant.

Yes, our deodorant is vegan and cruelty free.

No, Vico will not stain your clothes as long as you do not put excessive amounts on your underarms.

Only use 2-3 swipes per armpit. Wait a few moments until it's dry before putting on clothing.

If your underarm feels very "oily", then you have used too much.

Each regular sized tube contains 75 grams (2.65 oz) of deodorant!

Each mini tube contains 18 grams (0.6oz) of deodorant!

Vico is a deodorant stick, not a spray.

Everyone’s body reacts differently when switching to natural deodorant. If your deodorant doesn’t “work” straight away, your body may be unclogging and detoxifying those nasty chemicals from your pours. Be patient, apply extra deodorant when needed and wait a couple of days for your body to adjust. Read more about the transition phase here.

1 tube of Vico deodorant lasts 8-12 weeks depending on usage.

Keep your deodorant at room temperature. Do NOT store in the fridge, in direct sunlight or your car.

Our deodorant is handmade in Cork in Ireland! Most of our ingredients and packaging is sourced from other small Irish and British businesses.

Our soap is also handmade in Ireland!

Base Ingredients: Fractionated Coconut Oil, Cetearyl Alcohol, Tapioca Starch, Coconut Oil, Sunflower Wax, Sodium Bicarbonate, Shea Butter, Triethyl Citrate, Magnesium Hydroxide, Essential Oil, Vitamin E Oil, Sunflower Oil.

A full list of ingredients for all scents can be found here.

Our deodorant is non-toxic and aluminium-free. While it is safe to use during pregnancy, we always recommend consulting your doctor before using.

If you purchased your deodorant after July 31, 2023 you can put it in your compost bin!

If you purchased before then, please dispose of your tubes in your regular wastage bin. Do not put into your recycling or compost bin.

Shipping & Returns

We try our best to ship items out within 1-3 days. 

Irish and UK take 1-2 business days to arrive after shipping.

USA and Australian orders take 1-8 business days to arrive after shipping.

European orders take 5-10 business days to arrive after shipping.

We ship to Ireland, the UK, the USA and Europe.

Ireland - €3.99 standard shipping

Ireland - Free when you spend over €50

Australia - $8.50 standard shipping

Australia - Free when you spend over $60

UK - £3.99 standard shipping

UK - Free when you spend over £30

USA - $3.99 standard shipping

USA - Free when you spend over $35

EU - €3.99 for standard delivery.

We offer a 100% money back guarantee, if the product is defective or damaged. We give you 30 days to send it back to us for a full refund. You must ship it back at your own expense, once we have received the product we will refund the full amount of your original purchase. Please Include your name and order number on the returned parcels.

Yes, you can cancel your order as long as it hasn't shipped yet. Please send us an email and we'll cancel it for free. 

Unfortunately, we are unable to provide refunds if you change your mind once you have received or started using the the product. This is due to hygiene reasons.