Misky Shabba

Shabba is applied by taking a generous pinch between your thumb and index fingers, then wiping and massaging the captured amount onto your armpits generously.

It's natural for some of the powder to fall over your body or clothes. When that happens, simply massage the shabba on your hands, body, or clothes. It smells heavenly anywhere; no amount of powder should go to waste.

There are two types of odor removers: antiperspirants and deodorants.

Antiperspirants: Control sweating and odor by forming an insulating layer over sweat glands with aluminum salts.

Deodorants: Control the smell of sweat with antimicrobial properties without stopping the sweating process.

MiskyShabba is a deodorant. It removes unpleasant odors without preventing sweating, allowing the body to naturally expel sweat. We do not recommend antiperspirants as they can trap sweat and potentially cause serious side effects.

Due to the similarity in their names, alum and aluminum are often confused.

The alum used as a deodorant is potassium aluminum sulfate. It contains a small percentage of aluminum that is not absorbed through the skin, posing no health threat.

Antiperspirants contain aluminum chloral hydrate, which blocks pores and traps sweat, potentially causing health concerns.

Shabba does not trap sweat and allows sweat to exit naturally through pores.

Alum has a long history of safe use as a deodorizer, preventing odor-causing bacteria without clogging pores.

Miskyshabba is best applied to clean, dry armpits. While it's safe to reapply during the day, avoid doing so on damp skin, as this may cause irritation or a rash. If irritation occurs, rinse with cold water and discontinue use until the skin heals. Once healed, reintroduce slowly with light applications—your skin should adapt to the natural salts over time.

In the context of our Shabba, yes! Misk, written in Arabic as مِسك, is musk in English; both refer to the musk crystals, the oil essences and the misky fragrances.

Absolutely not! Other than the potassium alum that works as an astringent by contracting the sweat ducts which only reduces the amount of sweat, we only add organic oils and essences, primarily musky in nature. These give the powder its silky, smooth texture.

While the Shabba crystals, misk ambrette, organic cooling oils I use and the process of making the misky shabba mix are highly consistent, the fragrance oil extracts can vary slightly from batch to batch. These extracts are seasonal and depend on when and where I source the oils. For example, jasmine extracted in Derna, Libya, may have a different scent profile than jasmine from Tunis or elsewhere in the Middle East. As a result, you might notice subtle variations in the fragrance from one purchase to another. However, rest assured that you’ll still experience the same captivating scents—whether it’s jasmine, pomegranate, or cactus—each time you enjoy our Shabba.

More importantly, the core formula remains the same, ensuring that each batch provides the same powerful repellant properties to keep your armpits dry and smelling fresh, no matter the scent variation.

MiskyShabba contains a blend of natural ingredients:

• 70% Shabba (Potassium Alum): A finely ground crystal mineral with natural astringent properties due to its mild salt content.
• Pure Musk Crystals: These add a delicate, lasting scent that keeps you captivated.
• Musk Blocks: For a smooth, silky texture in every pinch of shabba.
• Organic Oil Essences: High-quality, organic extracts like musk, oud, berry, jasmine, pomegranate, sweet rose, wild blossom, and cactus give the mixture its unique fragrance.
• Cooling Oils: Organic stabilizing oils like coconut or jojoba for an incredibly smooth feel.
• Talc Powder: A small amount of pure, unscented USP-certified talc for added softness.