Is this an antiperspirant? Will it stop me sweating?
No. It's a deodorant, not an antiperspirant. It neutralizes odor but doesn't block sweat. Sweating is normal; the smell is what this handles. If you want zero wetness, you want an aluminum antiperspirant, which this isn't.
Does it have aluminum or baking soda?
Neither. No aluminum, and no baking soda - which is the ingredient that irritates a lot of people in natural deodorants. This uses volcanic ash and arrowroot to absorb instead.
How does it work without aluminum?
Aluminum blocks sweat ducts. This doesn't do that. Instead, volcanic ash and arrowroot absorb moisture while sage, horsetail, and bamboo extracts work against the bacteria that turn sweat into odor. You still sweat; you just don't smell.
My skin's a little irritated after switching. What's going on?
If you're getting redness or itching, stop using it and let your skin settle. The likely cause is a sensitivity to the fragrance or one of the botanical extracts, not a "detox." Underarm skin doesn't detox. If you want to keep trying, give skin a few days to recover, then patch test on a small area first. If irritation comes back, it's a sensitivity and this isn't the right formula for you.
It's really burning or badly irritated. Is that normal?
No, that's not normal and you should stop using it. That's a sensitivity or allergy to one of the ingredients. Don't push through it - discontinue use, and if it doesn't clear up on its own, check with a doctor.