I need new deodorant. Warning: This is gross.

[hisno1girl]

I've never been a stinky person. I sweat when I exercise and stuff but it never smelled horribly bad and I shower everyday. I sometimes get hot flashes but those don't make me sweat, my face and neck just get hot.

I've had a couple of instances now where my armpits stink like straight up funk if I sweat just tiny bit.

I use an anti-perspirant/deodorant but obvs. that's not working anymore

Can you recommend your anti-perspirant/deodorant?

Signed,
Stinky McFunkypits

[leeann]

I used to use Certain-Dri (I think that's how it's spelled). It stops the sweat and stink, but I think it basically clogs your pit pores to do it.

[thatgirl2478]

It could be a vitamin deficiency - I think if your B12 levels are off it can make your BO much worse.

[Waffles]

Apr 10, 2013 9:06:15 GMT -5 @ellymay said:

I had a similar issue when I used Dove deodorant, it was trapping the sweat and bacteria in my clothes.  They didn't smell after being washed, but as soon as I started sweating even the teeniest bit the warmth and moisture would make my clothes start to really stink. If I took my clothes off and sniffed my armpit, I wasn't smelly at all though.  Could this be the problem?  I googled it and apparently it's quite common.

I've switched to Mitchum deodorant instead and have managed to get the smell out of some of my clothes with bicarb and vinegar and a lot of scrubbing, but some of my favourite tops were ruined   Although at least I hadn't suddenly developed a BO problem, it was just bad deodorant!

I had that exact same issue with dove & it ruined a few well loved tops. Never using that again.

I use nivea anti perspirant, it smells like the cream and doesn't clash with perfume.

Also, it works.

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Apr 10, 2013 8:04:17 GMT -5 sameoldash said:

i'm just going to put it out there that it's your anti-perspirant that's making you smell. i was having that issue even with dove, and i switched to a natural deodorant (jason's...thanks, scotty!) and it's like night and day. sure my pits are a little damp when it's super hot, but i'm not dripping sweat NOR do i smell anymore. amazing.

Yeah I use this Lush stuff now and love it.  I smell like a hippie but now it's like my smell matches my inner me :-P

[tripleshot]

I have this issue too and I actually asked my dr if your body can become resistant to certain brands of deodorant after long term use. She said no but I've heard too many anecdotal stories saying otherwise.

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Pretty much any clinical strength deodorant works really well for me.

[dcannie]

Apr 10, 2013 9:16:34 GMT -5 ninjabridemom said:

Apr 10, 2013 8:04:17 GMT -5 sameoldash said:

i'm just going to put it out there that it's your anti-perspirant that's making you smell. i was having that issue even with dove, and i switched to a natural deodorant (jason's...thanks, scotty!) and it's like night and day. sure my pits are a little damp when it's super hot, but i'm not dripping sweat NOR do i smell anymore. amazing.

Yeah I use this Lush stuff now and love it.  I smell like a hippie but now it's like my smell matches my inner me :-P

are you using the t'eo? i started using that a few weeks ago because i was told i have to stop using my certain dri. i love, love the smell, but the packaging! ugh, it is so frustrating and messy. it worked okay several weeks ago when it was still chilly, but i do not know how it will hold up in the georgia heat. 

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Apr 10, 2013 9:25:10 GMT -5 dcannie said:

Apr 10, 2013 9:16:34 GMT -5 ninjabridemom said:

Yeah I use this Lush stuff now and love it.  I smell like a hippie but now it's like my smell matches my inner me :-P

are you using the t'eo? i started using that a few weeks ago because i was told i have to stop using my certain dri. i love, love the smell, but the packaging! ugh, it is so frustrating and messy. it worked okay several weeks ago when it was still chilly, but i do not know how it will hold up in the georgia heat. 

No it's the Aromaco: www.lushusa.com/Aromaco/00051,en_US,pd.html?start=2&cgid=deodorants

I keep it in a plastic baggy and just rinse my hands after using it.  It's also the last thing I do before getting my coat on and leaving, so I don't have it on my hands when playing/feeding the boys.

[Wrath0fKuus]

www.heritagebotanicals.com/Deodorant--antiperspirant.html


I use the vegan citrus-scent, and it keeps me non-stinky even through a harsh workout in high heat. It's the best thing I've ever used.