PitROK Extra Sensitive feedback thread - £300 voucher to be won for feedback NOW CLOSED

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This is the feedback thread of the 500 Mumsnetters who are testing PitROK Extra Sensitive deodorant.

Here’s what PitROK have to say: “It’s a sensitive time being a New Mum. It can bring wonders and joy; but also nagging questions about our children’s environment and what’s good for our bodies. We spoke to 641 New Mums, and over 40% of them told us they had changed their Deodorant around this time to stop the irritation some Antiperspirants can cause; whilst enabling their bodies to perform more naturally. At PitROK we’ve been making naturally effective deodorant for over 20 years and many people swear by them. Please try our new Extra Sensitive deo - it’s been especially formulated by a Mum for New Mums.”

Testers, now that you've been testing the product for 3-4 weeks and given your first impressions on PitROK Extra Sensitive, we'd like you to complete this survey and answer the questions below:

• What were your thoughts about the effectiveness of PitROK Extra Sensitive, given that it's a natural product?

• Do you feel that PitROK Extra Sensitive has had an effect on either your sensitive skin or under arm irritation?

If you have any trouble with using the product or have any queries about PitROK Extra Sensitive whilst you’re testing, feel free to use PitROK’s Ask Alison feature where they will be able to answer your questions.

All testers who give the required feedback will be entered into a prize draw where one MNer will win a £300 Boots voucher.

Thanks, and good luck!

MNHQ

Standard Insight T&Cs apply

I like the packaging and the fact it is a pump spray. Many products irritate my skin and so far I have had no issues although I have only been using this product for a few days.
Like many others I find it has an odd smell when first applied but this disappears quickly. I do not like the name but at the same time this would not put me of buying the product

Was very excited to be chosen as a tester and on opening packet was impressed with look of product.
But:

• the 2 caps are too fiddly, I've lost the inner one already
• I don't shower/bathe every day so put-off by the instruction to only apply to clean skin
• smell off-putting, not exactly unpleasant but not pleasant either
• don't like pump spray, feel wet for too long

Haven't tried it sufficiently yet to comment on efficacy.

So far I love it. I threw out the second little lid on the inside (looked like a massive choking risk, but I guess it was for sending). The smell isn't very nice (though not overpowering and goes once dry) but it goes on well and for the first time in almost 4 years (pregnant with DD1 then bf so stopped using nasty antiperspirant) I think I don't feel sweaty or smelly.

I have been using this for the past week now,and it works wonders.Does the job its meant to do with out all the chemicals.The packaging looks great,was a bit unsure

Bit unsure about the scent,but guess that scent goes anyway.i have found I over applied it easily,so took a bit longer to dry.i would recommend though as so far it has been a great deodorant,and best of all natural.

I agree with the above post by cookiefiend about the second lid inside being a chocking risk.maybe a built in second double lid would work better.

Really chuffed - smells good and effective.

I like the packaging and love that I'm not blatantly by aerosol with it

First impressions of this product was I really liked the smell and the design. I found the little cap on the inside was quickly not used and in the way. Do find it feels quite wet on so think I may be using too much.

I love this so far. A bit sting-y after shaving but otherwise great and it really works.

Love this deodorant, I've been using it and it's been so effective, used it in really hot weather too and noticed no difference between usual anti perspirant. It did drip down arm when applying so would prefer roll on but this is minor and wouldn't stop me buying it in future if price ok

I like this deodorant, and am happy to continue using it. It's an attractive container, although the two caps annoy me (ridiculous I know!). It doesn't take long to dry after a couple of sprays, and despite the hot weather we've had I've not been able to smell myself, which would definitely have been the case without deodorant.

Pleasantly surprised I've been on holiday for a couple of weeks so only just started to use and whilst I was a little unsure at first it does feel quite nice. I do agree with one of the other ladies in that two lids is a bit of a faff ! I have ditched the small one.

First impressions: good. Lasts most of the day. I like the pump spray and it doesn't have that horrible chemically smell of most aerosols. Initial smell is a bit strange but fades to unscented after a while

First impressions are good - I like the packaging & colours. Still not sure about the name though...

I'm used to using a roll on so it did feel a little different at first but it is fine. As others have said it does have a 'distinct' smell but not offensive or anything.

Am looking forward to using it more and seeing how effective it is.

Pleased with the effectiveness of this product so far- it's worked better than I had anticipated. Some long days at work and no odour so far.
Like the minimal scent and am now starting to adjust my routine to allow drying time! The product does tend to run down my arms if I spray too much when trying to get coverage- which happens because the sprayer is a bit haphazard.
The lids are frustrating, especially as the product had still leaked on arrival in its envelope!
Overall it's been a good first few days with a much more natural product working as well as my standard deodorant.

So far since trialling this deodorant I've been impressed. I like the packaging and haven't felt as sweaty since using this. The downside is the smell which I can't stand and while I shower everyday and then apply the deodorant it's a disadvantage that you then can't reapply if you feel you need an extra blast of deodorant or if you shower at night you then can't use in the morning

Initial impressions: two lids is strange. The inner one was instantly lost as it jumped across my kitchen and under a cupboard when I tried to open it.

I like the smell, find the drying a bit of a faff as I am always so short on time and running about, but I can get used to that. When it was super hot (over 30 degrees), I had only just started using the deodorant and I was a bit stinky at the end of the day. Since then I've had no problems though.

First impressions are positive. I like the spray rather than an aerosol, though would perhaps prefer a roll-on. I might be converted though! Nice packaging, although the two lids are irritating.

I used it before going to Metafit, and it seemed to do the job. It feels weird still sweating though. Again, I may be converted as I do like the scent and fell of the product.

I mean lack of scent!

I've thrown away the inner lid. Only a minor irritation but annoys me every time.

I have been pleasantly surprised by this deodorant. I was a bit sceptical but it has really worked and kept me fresh throughout the day even when busy and running around. The smell of the product isn't the best but it does wear off. I have been using it for a few days and I am impressed! I also feel better for knowing I am not using harsh chemicals.

I cannot cope with this smell it's horrid!

I can't smell the smell! Except for initially.

I think I'm a convert, got back from the gym and my armpits are barely clammy and not smelly whereas the rest of me was dripping. And that was without showering before applying. The initial wetness after applying takes more like 5 mins to dry id say, and it is annoying, I wonder if there's any way to improve that?

First impressions are good. I've found it strange getting used to an unscented deodorant and at first it strangely felt 'less clean' without the fragrance. There is a slight fragrance which is pleasant enough but I have missed the scent of my usual brand, that said it does feel more natural and the concerns I have about chemicals around my little one are reduced.

The deodorant is working OK for me. I do find I perspire slightly more than I do using an aerosol but it's not been a big problem.

One observation is that the bottle irritates me. I don't see the need for the big lid and the small interior lid. I'd much rather there was only one. A small thing but it's something that occurs to me every time I use it.