Making the Switch: What to Expect When You Start Using Our All-Natural Tallow + Magnesium Deodorant

Switching to a truly all-natural deodorant is one of the most impactful changes you can make in your personal care routine… but it can also come with questions, especially during the transition period.

At Purely Wild Skin Co., our tallow-based magnesium deodorant is designed to support your body, not fight it. If you’re coming from conventional or “clinical strength” deodorants, here’s what you need to know before you make the switch, including the often-misunderstood detox phase.

Why Conventional Deodorant Can Disrupt the Body

Most mainstream deodorants and antiperspirants work by blocking sweat glands, usually with aluminum compounds. While this may stop odor temporarily, sweating is a natural detox pathway and blocking it can disrupt your body’s balance.

Common ingredients in conventional deodorants may:

• Interfere with the body’s natural detox process
• Disrupt the skin’s microbiome
• Contribute to irritation, rashes, or dark underarms
• Mask odor instead of addressing the cause
  
  

Your underarms are highly absorbent, making ingredient quality especially important.

Why Magnesium Is Different

Our deodorant uses magnesium, a powerful yet gentle mineral that neutralizes odor without stopping sweat.

Magnesium works by:

• Raising skin pH to prevent odor-causing bacteria
• Supporting detoxification rather than blocking it
• Being naturally antimicrobial without irritation
  
  

Unlike aluminum, magnesium allows your body to sweat — which is exactly what it’s designed to do.

The Role of Tallow in Underarm Care

Tallow may seem unexpected in deodorant, but it’s one of the most skin-supportive ingredients available.

Our grass-fed tallow:

• Closely mimics your skin’s natural oils
• Nourishes delicate underarm skin
• Helps soothe irritation during the detox phase
• Strengthens the skin barrier instead of stripping it
  
  

Many people experience dryness, itching, or sensitivity when switching to natural deodorant. Tallow helps prevent that by feeding the skin rather than shocking it.

Understanding the Detox Phase (This Is Normal!)

If you’re new to natural deodorant, your body may go through a detox period lasting anywhere from a few days to 2–4 weeks.

During this time, you may notice:

• Increased sweating
• Stronger odor than usual
• Underarm sensitivity or mild irritation
  
  

This doesn’t mean the deodorant isn’t working.  It means your body is releasing built-up toxins and adjusting to sweating naturally again.

Years of antiperspirant use can suppress sweat glands and alter bacteria balance. Once you stop blocking sweat, your body needs time to recalibrate.

Tips to Support Detox & Stay Comfortable

To make the transition smoother:

• Apply a thin layer — more isn’t better
• Reapply as needed during the first few weeks
• Stay hydrated to support detoxification
• Wear breathable fabrics like cotton or linen
  
  

Most people find that once detox passes, odor decreases significantly — often better than before.

What Happens After Detox?

Once your body adjusts, many customers report:

• Less overall odor
• Balanced sweating
• Healthier, calmer underarm skin
• No more dependence on harsh deodorants
• This is your body returning to its natural rhythm.

A More Ancestral Approach to Deodorant

At Purely Wild Skin Co., we believe in honoring the body’s design. Our all-natural tallow + magnesium deodorant doesn’t force results, it supports balance.

No aluminum.
No artificial fragrance.
No hormone disruptors.
Just nutrient-dense ingredients your body recognizes.

Switching may take patience, but your skin, lymphatic system, and overall well-being will thank you.

Sometimes healing starts with letting your body do what it was meant to do.