Hey, you there! You ever heard of that… that African deodorant? I hear folks talking ’bout it all the time. They say it’s the real deal. Now, I ain’t one to be easily swayed by fancy words and such, but this thing, it got me curious. See, regular deodorant, it just don’t cut it sometimes, especially when it’s hot as blazes out here. So, I thought I’d share what I learned about this African deodorant thing.
First off, this ain’t your regular stick you find at the drugstore. This African deodorant, it’s different. It’s all-natural, they say. No more of that chemical stuff that makes your skin itch. I heard it got stuff like shea butter and coconut oil. You know, the good stuff that makes your skin feel soft like a baby’s bottom. My skin, it gets dry easy, so maybe this is what I need. I reckon I should look for that when I go shopping for it. And, I need to find one that makes me smell good, like one of those, what are they? Citrus, or flowers or something like that. I want it to last long too, since it is so hot all day here.
And you know what else? They say this African deodorant, it don’t leave no marks on your clothes. Now, that’s a big deal for me. I got this one shirt, my favorite one, and it’s got these white stains under the arms. Looks terrible! But this stuff, they say it won’t do that. Imagine that! Clean clothes, no matter what. It’s like magic, I tell ya! This part is important! I always ruin my dark shirts with that white stuff, and then I got to throw them away and buy more. This new deodorant, it sounds like it will save me a lot of money. I can just buy the one, and use it forever. That’s what they say, anyway.
Now, there are lots of these African deodorants out there, I hear. Lots of different smells, too. Some smell like flowers, some like… I don’t know, trees? They say it depends on your own smell. You gotta find the one that works for you. Like, if you smell a certain way, you gotta pick a certain kind of deodorant. It’s like picking the right kind of shoes for your feet. You gotta find the one that fits just right.
- Gotta find one that smells good.
- Gotta find one that lasts all day.
- Gotta find one that don’t stain my clothes.
- Gotta find one that’s good for my dry skin.
And some of these deodorants, they also stop you from sweating so much. They call it “anti-something.” Antiperspirant! That’s the word. Now, I sweat like a horse when it’s hot, so maybe I need me one of those. It’s all so confusing. But I guess it’s like anything else. You gotta try different ones until you find the one you like. Just like with food. You don’t know if you like something until you try it, right?
I hear tell there’s some brands that are made by black folks, too. That’s good to know. I like to support folks that are doing good things. They know what they’re doing, these folks. They understand what we need. So maybe I’ll look for one of those. They got like, six of them, or something. I don’t remember what they’re called, but I’ll figure it out. I will have to ask around the neighborhood, see if anyone else is using it. Maybe they will have some tips.
They say these African deodorants, they’re a bit more pricey than the regular ones. But I figure, if it works, it’s worth it. I’d rather pay a little more for something that actually does the job than waste my money on something that don’t. Plus, like I said, if it keeps my clothes clean, that’s gonna save me money in the long run. So, it all balances out, I reckon.
I’m gonna have to go to town and see if I can find some of this African deodorant. I’m tired of smelling like a goat all the time, and I’m tired of ruining my clothes. This could be the answer to my prayers, I tell ya. I’ll let you know how it goes. Maybe I’ll finally be able to wear that favorite shirt of mine without feeling embarrassed. Wouldn’t that be something?
Oh, and another thing I heard. They say you can save some money if you buy the ones made for men. Can you believe that? I guess they figure men sweat more or something. I don’t know. But hey, if it works, it works. I ain’t too proud to use something made for men if it means I’ll smell better and save a few bucks. It’s all the same to me, as long as it works. I ain’t gonna tell no one, either. It will be our little secret, eh?
So, that’s all I know about this African deodorant for now. It’s a lot to take in, I know. But I’m gonna give it a try. I’ll keep you posted. Who knows, maybe this will be the best thing since sliced bread! We’ll see. We’ll see. I sure hope this thing works, though. I’m getting tired of always being the smelly one in the room. It ain’t no fun, I tell you that much. I can’t wait to try it, though. I got a good feeling about this!
