Why do I have to be so sweaty? And why are some people sweaty and some aren’t? I don’t understand how that’s fair. Well sadly, I fall under the excessively sweaty person category. And I was bummed to finally find out that about a year ago that normal over the counter deodorant and antiperspirant is filled with crap. Check this out…most deodorants and antiperspirants are filled with aluminum, parabens, propylene glycol, triclosan, steareths. Don’t know what any of things are? I didn’t either. But you can find all the frightening deets here. These ingredients are pretty sketch and toxic for the body and your hormones. And think about what it’s like when you’re putting it into straight into your sweaty pores. Even sketchier.
Back in January, I shared my obsession with Primally Pure Deodorant and I was so pumped to see that they recently came out with a new product, their Charcoal Deodorant!! I’ve been in love with Beautycounter charcoal mask and charcoal bar so I was pumped to try this stuff out! This new deodorant contains less baking soda than the original formula and is fortified with kaolin clay which is a powerful detoxifier and non-nano zinc oxide which soothes irritation and combats odor. And th activated coconut charcoal contains added detoxifying benefits while it also deodorizes and disinfects. PLUS it goes on clear and doesn’t stain clothes!
Here are the ingredients inside the Charcoal Deodorant: Organic Arrowroot Powder, Fair Trade Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil, Tallow from Grass-Fed Cows, Organic Beeswax, Baking Soda, Non-nano Zinc Oxide, White Kaolin Clay, Activated Coconut Charcoal, Organic Essential Oils of Eucalyptus and Peppermint
And guess what? It really does work! I’ve LOVED it. I love the original deodorant but this charcoal deodorant goes on smoother and easier and it really lasts! And the new Geranium Deodorant is awesome too! If you’re sensitive to baking soda, this deodorant t contains a small amount of baking soda, less than the original formula and a tad bit more than the sensitive formula. This deodorant is awesome for sensitive skin while still actually protecting against odor!
Another Primally Pure product I’ve been using lately and love is their Fancy Face Serum. This serum contains pure and unrefined oils that help diminish fine lines, scarring, age spots, discolorations and more. In this little bottle, you’ll find tons of different oils like hazelnut oil, neem oil, argan oil, cypress essential oil, thyme essential oil and a ton of others that are not only helpful for tightening and brightening the skin, but are incredibly wonderful when it comes to acne and blemishes. So whenever it’s that time of the month and my skin decides to act up, I put this serum on the blemish at night and it’s better by morning. No joke. It’s like magic!
These new products are bomb. Straight up. I took the Fancy Face Serum and the Charcoal Deodorant with me while traveling to Austin then Mexico then Nebraska, and I haven’t had a single break out or a single stinky pit! It’s been quite nice! Can’t wait to see what Primally Pure comes out with next!
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Thanks, Juli – these items sound great! I’m also a sweaty, acne-prone gal. Ugh! It’s the worst. I’ve gotta try this deodorant…the one I’m using now is okay, but you have to apply it using your fingers, and that’s just a pain in the booty. I tried Primal Pit Paste but that one irritated my skin. I’m so thankful to have you as my product guru! 😀 Have a great Sunday!
same here. and it didn’t really work for me after a while. this brand continues to actually work!
I can’t wait to try it. I started using primally pure after you wrote a post on it and love it and i’ve now joined the TULA obsession so I have no doubt i’d love this even more. i’m also in the sweaty acne prone department so I truly rely on your input and have yet to be disappointed! .
both brands are so amazing!!
Is it less greasy than the original?
i didn’t find the original necessarily greasy, but it’s definitely a different feel than the og
This is a weird question…. I started using primally pure about 8 months ago and definitely feel like it is the best of the natural deodorant, but sometimes it makes my armpits break out in zits. No one wants armpit zits. Have you had that problem/does this one help with that?
i have not had that issue, but i know others who have. that could be a reaction from the baking soda, but i’m not totally sure. if i were you, i would definitely reach out to primally pure and ask how you can make sure that doesn’t happen and i bet they would have an answer since they know the body way better than me!
I had the same issue in the form of a rash after using for about 8 months it is 100% the baking soda!! (For me at least) I switched to the charcoal which has less and haven’t had any issues since!
I had the same issue with PP regular deodorant. My pits became so red and itchy, almost like having small blisters. I gave my pits a break and then tried again, but same issue. I reached out to PP and they said that it was likely that I had a sensitivity to the baking soda. I’ve never had a sensitivity to anything! The company was awesome and sent me a discount for their sensitive formula. I’m happy to report that it works great for me. I also purchased their new charcoal deodorant for travel, and it’s worked great to far, too. 🙂
I don’t have a problem with odor. Wetness, however, is a different matter! Is there a good natural antiperspirant?
no sadly there isn’t
Thanks for sharing this! My daughter is getting to the age that she needs deodorant but I’m concerned about all the crap ingredients that are in the other brands. I’m def going to be checking out this company!
Do you use the fancy face serum all over your face? In the morning or night? And still use moisturizer?
Thanks!
i just usually use it on acne spots, not all over my face regularly
Thanks for recommending this deodorant. It smells fantastic and the packaging makes me feel like it’s from a spa! I had never heard of them until you mentioned it on the podcast.
Hi Juli, quick question. Did it take your body a while to adapt to this product or did it immediately work for you? I have been using it for about a week now and feel like by body oder is getting on my clothes and the good scent does not last long. I also realized I was using an anti-perspirant before and notice I sweat a lot more than I realized. I want to like this product as it has less toxins and is overall better quality, but wondering if my body will adapt or I need to keep searching for another product?
luckily it immediately worked for me. but that is not the case for everyone. my SIL had to go through a stage of rash and smelling not so great, but was able to push through and now loves it. the body definitely has to adapt at times