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Based on what our customers tell us, a bar of The Black Stuff soap should last 2-4 weeks on average. This will vary depending on individual use, temperature, length of shower, quantity of body hair as well as other factors like water hardness but there are some universal things you can do to maximise the life of your soap. Storing your soap Before using, we recommend storing your soap in its box in a drawer or linen closet until you’re ready to use it. This keeps the bar dry and has the added benefit of making your clothes and linens...

So you have just purchased some Natural Deodorant for the first time. Congratulations!  This post is designed to help you make the most of your purchase. Here are a few things to note about natural deodorant: 1. You will continue to sweat In-fact, for the first couple weeks, you may notice yourself sweating more than normal. This is your body adjusting, getting rid of all those toxins built up in your armpits from years of antiperspirant / old school deodorant usage.  This is perfectly normal, and your body will get used to the change. It may take a bit of time though....

Understanding the difference between natural deodorant and antiperspirant. Antiperspirants contain ingredients that stop you from sweating. The number one ingredient used for this is aluminium. Researchers have been trying to link exposure to aluminium to increased likelihood of Alzheimer’s disease for decades. There has yet to be a proper study conducted on this though, even though it has been a theory since the 70s & 80s. Exposure to aluminium is also thought to be linked to increased probability of breast cancer. Primarily due to the zones of the breast more likely to develop cancer issues being closest to the arm...