The Prepster
Your Favorite Soap Brand Just Got Acquired. Now What?
When a natural soap brand gets acquired, formulas can change over time. Here is how to evaluate ownership, small-batch manufacturing, certifications, and whether a brand was actually built for your family's skin.
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How to Stop Swamp Ass: What Causes It and What Actually Works
A practical guide to what causes swamp ass, why athletes are hit hardest, and how talc-free body powder, aluminum-free deodorant, and moisture-wicking gear prevent it. Includes a step-by-step pre-practice protocol.
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Lacrosse Lumber: Hygiene Tips for the LAX Rat
How to manage hygiene for teen lacrosse players — covering gear deodorizing for helmets and gloves, bacne prevention under pads, natural deodorant for athletes, and a practical season-long routine.
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Jun 13, 2026
Soccer Locker Room Stinks
Why soccer locker rooms and gear smell so bad — and how to eliminate cleat odor, manage body odor during tournament days, and build a hygiene routine that keeps teen soccer players fresh through the season.
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Football Funk: Hygiene Help for the Gridiron
Why teen football players develop intense body odor — and how to manage it with natural deodorant, gear deodorizing with dry powder, bacne prevention, and a pre- and post-practice hygiene routine.
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Why We’re So Picky About Ingredients at Prep U
Prep U uses no aluminum compounds, parabens, phthalates, sulfates, or synthetic fragrance — here's exactly what we leave out, what we put in, and how we verify our formulas independently through SkinSAFE.
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The Complete Teen Hygiene Guide for Starting High School
Starting high school hygiene is simpler than the personal care aisle makes it look. Four products cover everything freshmen need: natural aluminum-free deodorant, a sulfate-free body wash, a twice-daily face wash, and for athletes, talc-free powder. Build the habit in August and it runs automatically.
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Why Activated Charcoal is Dope AF
Activated charcoal is one of the most effective natural ingredients for teen skin — here's how it works, why it's gentler than harsh chemicals, and where it fits in his daily routine.
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What Happened to Miles Teen Deodorant? (And What to Buy Instead)
Miles teen deodorant confirmed its closure in March 2026 and is in final wind-down, with some Amazon inventory still available as of July 2026. Here is what happened, what Miles got right, and why Prep U is the closest natural aluminum-free alternative for teen boys.
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How to Use Body Spray: What Actually Works (and What's Just Leaving You Sticky)
Most guys are using body spray wrong — spraying over dirty skin, using too much, and wondering why it stops working after an hour. Here's how to apply it correctly and what to know about what's actually in the bottle.
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May 21, 2026
Getting Serious About Ball Sweat
Sweat-related discomfort during activity is one of the most common hygiene issues teen boys face. Here's what an arrowroot-based body powder actually does, what's in it, and how to use it effectively.
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Aug 29, 2025
The Ingredients I Trust for My Own Teens—And Why
Knowing which ingredients to trust in teen personal care comes down to two lists: what to look for and what to avoid. Here's how to read labels confidently and build a simple routine that works for developing skin.
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