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General Information

Where can I buy Schmidt’s?

Schmidt’s is available in retail stores throughout the USA, Canada, and Europe. Check out our Store Locator to find a retailer near you. It’s always a good idea to call the store and confirm availability ahead of time, as inventory may change without our knowledge.

Shopping in the USA? You can find the largest selection of our deodorant scents available right here on Schmidts.com.

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Are Schmidt’s products recyclable?

Yes! All of our packaging is recyclable, once emptied. 

Here’s a breakdown of recycling instructions by product:

  • Deodorant jars: Once emptied of all product, place in curbside bins according to local sorting requirements.
  • Deodorant sticks: Twist bottom dial up until inner plastic mechanism pops out from the tube. Wipe off any remaining deodorant from inner tube. Check locally if sticks can be recycled curbside or must be dropped off at a designated site.
  • Deodorant sprays: Once emptied, the metal container can be recycled anywhere aluminum is accepted.

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What is How2Recycle?

How2Recycle is a standardized labeling system that clearly communicates recycling instructions to the public. It involves a coalition of forward-thinking brands who want their packaging to be recycled and are empowering consumers through smart packaging labels.

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Are Schmidt’s products cruelty-free?

Yes! All of our products are certified cruelty-free by Leaping Bunny. To learn more about Leaping Bunny, please visit their website.

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Are Schmidt’s products vegan?

Yes! All of our products are certified vegan by Vegan Action. To learn more about Vegan Action, please visit their website.

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What does it mean to be Certified Natural?

Schmidt’s has partnered with leading global certifier Ecocert to achieve the Cosmos Natural certification on all products. We are the first and only deodorant in North America to be certified natural! Products that are Cosmos Natural (“certified natural”) meet specific criteria, including a baseline percentage of ingredients that are of natural origin (Schmidt’s deos are made from 100% natural origin ingredients), a commitment to environmentally-friendly manufacturing practices, responsible use of natural resources, absence of GMOs, petrochemicals, parabens, phenoxyethanol, perfumes, and synthetic colorants, and use of recyclable packaging.

To learn more, visit our Certifications & Awards Page.

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What is the production date of my product?

The production date as well as information about the plant that produced the product can be found in the Lot Code. The Lot Code is found – depending on the product – on the bottom of the bottle/​package or on the back of the bottle/​package under the label or on the back of the bottle on the label.

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Position

1 – 2: Month

3 – 4: Day

5: Year

6 – 7: Plant Code

8‑x: Batch Number

Example

07259XX xxxx = Produced on July 25, 2019 at Plant XX, in Batch Number xxxx

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