Misky Shabba

To minimize waste and get the best application, follow these simple steps:

1. Take a small pinch of Shabba between your thumb and index finger.
   
2. Raise your arm and lean back slightly so your underarm faces upward.
   
3. Gently massage the Shabba onto the entire underarm area.
   
4. Spread any excess onto the nearby skin around the underarm, chest, or ribs.
   
5. Rub any remaining powder onto your hands or body so nothing goes to waste.
   

Tip: Shabba also works wonderfully on toes.

Some customers prefer using an applicator, especially if they have longer nails. These can be found at stores like Shoppers Drug Mart or Walmart.

Watch our quick application video here.

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.

Most customers use Misky Shabba comfortably, but as with many cosmetic products, some people may experience irritation, especially if too much is applied or the skin is damp or sensitive.

To reduce the chance of discomfort:

1. Apply only to clean, dry underarms.
   
2. Use a small pinch and massage it evenly into the skin. A light, even layer is best.
   
3. Avoid applying a heavy clump in one spot, as this can make the product feel too concentrated.
   
4. Keep application to once or twice a day, unless your skin is already used to it.
   
5. Avoid applying on irritated, broken, or freshly sensitive skin.
   

If irritation or a rash occurs, rinse the area with cool water and stop using the product until the skin feels normal again.

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:

• 80% Shabba (Potassium Alum): A finely ground crystal mineral with natural astringent properties due to its mild salt content.
• 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.