Q: What routine is best for sensitive skin?/Sometimes I get a rash.
routine's new baking soda free natural deodorant line up is here!
Of course, we have to give our good pal baking soda credit. It is an amazing natural product, deodorizer and the star of our original well-loved formulas (which will always be available). The thing is, baking soda is alkaline and for some people, at certain times, it can throw off their pH balance, in turn causing skin sensitives. This is why, for our friends with sensitive skin, we have created four new deodorants (The Curator, and baking soda free: Sexy Sadie, Johnny's Cash, Blackberry Betty) in which baking soda is replaced with dietary magnesium - a mineral that if you're not getting enough of, can cause your sweat to smell worse! As it happens, topically, magnesium works like a charm and makes our new formula just as effective as the original routine. Another benefit of magnesium: it aids in relaxing the armpits, which in turn, fends off those woeful stress sweats! Did we mention you can use this routine on cuts, scrapes, and wherever else you need external calming or deodorizing? SUPERSTAR is also for sensitive skin with only a touch of baking soda for added deodorizing- just enough to keep most sensitive skinned people from getting irritation. It contains activated charcoal to detoxify and neutralize pH, magnesium to reduce stress sweats, and prebiotics to keep your skin healthy. Magnesium is a front-runner in the health and wellness world and we're excited to help you get your daily dose! If you've purchased an original formula but think you might have extra sensitive armpits, email hello@routinecream.com and we'll send you a sample of The Curator or SUPERSTAR.
How much should I use?
What's the best one if I'm supa stinky!
Choose Like a Boss or SUPERSTAR - our newest formula which combines dietary magnesium, activated charcoal, prebiotics, and a touch of baking soda (a dose so low it dose not cause irritation in sensitive skin types).
Can children use routine?
Blackberry Betty, Sweet Jane and Bonnie n Clyde (unscented) were formulated for pregnant and breastfeeding women, as they contain no essential oils. They are instead scented with natural and organic (and even edible!) flavour oils. While we believe our other scents are safe as all ingredients are researched, properly diluted and not in a therapeutic dose range, we recommend pregnant and breastfeeding women contact their primary care provider before using any herb or essential oil.
Several of our products are scented with organic, natural and delicious (they are even edible!) flavour oils. Our flavour oils come from Nature's Flavors based out of California, their website has great information: www.naturesflavors.com. These oils are the same products organic candies are flavoured with.
Ingredients?
A full list of ingredients can be found on our ingredients and scent descriptions page or online store - click on each scent and the full ingredient list, including essential oils and flavor oils, will appear.
I'm Pregnant/Breastfeeding.
Choose a scent in the clay (bird) or beeswax & clay (wolf) formula as the clay naturally absorbs sweat. You will still sweat a little as the clay is not bioavailable so it absorbs sweat topically, not into your body, but we think this is healthy!
What are flavour oils?
Sure do! Sexy Sadie, Lucy in the Sky or Johnny's Cash are 100% vegan (all other scents contain beeswax). The beeswax we use is local and ethical from Nixon Honey in Innisfail, Alberta. We also donate a % of sales back to the bees!
Do you make a vegan formula?
Is your baking soda aluminum free?
Yes! Baking soda, also called sodium bicarbonate, (we use Bob's Red Mill) has never contained aluminum. It is baking powders that do sometimes contain aluminum, and thus labels should be read carefully when purchasing this product. Some brands have started labelling baking soda as aluminum free, however it is more of a marketing strategy. This has misled many people into thinking baking soda contains aluminum which is simply not true.
Please email us at hello@routinecream.com
if your question isn't on this page.
Clay & Beeswax Formula - WITH Baking Soda {wolf}
Like a Boss, Sweet Jane, Napoleon’s Dynamite, Bonita Applebom, A Girl Named Sue
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Clay naturally absorbs sweat
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Consistency does not vary as beeswax acts as stabilizer (beeswax is from Alberta's own Nixon Honey)
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Creamiest consistency
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Like a Boss: our strongest formula yet
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A Girl Named Sue: sensitive skin formula (contains half the baking soda), see below for extra-sensitive baking soda free scents.
Vegan Clay Formula. {bird}
Sexy Sadie, Lucy in the Sky, Johnny’s Cash
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Original vegan formula (does not contain beeswax)
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Consistency varies with temperature changes (becomes very soft in hot weather, hard in cold weather but is always effective)
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Clay naturally absorbs sweat
Beeswax Formula .{bee}
Blackberry Betty, Maggie’s Citrus Farm, Bonnie n’ Clyde (unscented)
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Consistency does not vary as beeswax acts as natural stabilizer (beeswax is from Alberta's own Nixon Honey)
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Scented with edible, organic flavor oils
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The ommision of clay lends itself to a sweet, less earthy scent
Clay & Beeswax Formula - WITHOUT Baking Soda, Extra-Sensitive {wolf}
The Curator, Baking Soda Free Blackberry Betty, Baking Soda Free Sexy Sadie, Baking Soda Free Johnny's Cash
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Clay naturally absorbs sweat
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Consistency does not vary as beeswax acts as stabilizer (beeswax is from Alberta's own Nixon Honey)
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Creamiest consistency
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While baking soda is not harmful, some people do have a sensitivity to baking soda as it is more alkaline than our bodies and can throw some people's pH levels off at certain times, resulting in skin sensitivities. The baking soda has been replaced with dietary magnesium and works just as effectively as our original formulas! Many people are deficient in magnesium and a lack of magnesium can cause sweat to be stinkier! Using magnesium topically is highly effective!
This is very much a question of personal preference. All five formulas control odour for the majority of our clients, however, we want you to find the perfect signature routine for you- that's why we have so many options! Here are a few notes for each formula:
5 Formulas? You people are so generous! How can I choose?
Yes! Bonnie n Clyde is unscented.
Do you make unscented products?
Yes! Kids love routine and can choose whichever scent they gravitate towards. The three scents that we would recommend for kids are Bonnie n Clyde (unscented) Sweet Jane and Blackberry Betty - flavoured with organic, natural and delicious (they are even edible!) flavour oils. Our flavour oils come from Nature's Flavors based out of California, their website has great information: www.naturesflavors.com. These oils are the same products organic candies are flavoured with. A full list of ingredients can be found on our online store when you click on each scent.
Q: why are there animals on your jars? A: Honestly, because when we started our company, we thought it would be fun to put a bird on it. Then, the other formulas were created. Bee= beeswax, Wolf=mighty. Bird = Vegan (no beeswax), Star = Charcoal. Slightly confusing, but cute none the less!
Twinsies! All 12 routine scents are gluten free.
I'm a heavy sweater.
With routine, less is more. We suggest trying a pea sized amount as this is adequate for the majority of people. Try this amount and increase or decrease based on how it works for you.
I am gluten-free. Is routine?
Charcoal, Magnesium, Prebiotic Formula. {star}
SUPERSTAR
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Charcoal detoxifies, Magnesium relaxes the pits to reduce stress sweats, Prebiotics keep your skin healthy
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A touch of baking soda for added deodorizing- just enough to keep most sensitive skinned people from getting irritation.
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This is no ghetto superstar.
Do you have a refill or return program?
Both! Return your jars for $2 off your next purchase at any PURR Clothing location in Calgary. The Apothecary in Inglewood is now refilling jars with SUPERSTAR and The Curator (in early October, we will be adding Like a Boss and Bonnie n Clyde - unscented, you can even mix in your own essential oils!) Follow us @routinecream on Instagram and Facebook for more exciting information!