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Do You Use Deodorant When You Have A Flare Up In Your Armpits? If So, What Kind Do You Recommend?

A myHSteam Member asked a question 💭
Attleboro, MA
April 15
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A myHSteam Member

I switched from antiperspirants to natural deodorants. I try to get a kind without baking soda because that irritates my skin. I'm still trying to find one I like best, but my local Natural Grocers store stocks a bunch of different kinds.

April 18
A myHSteam Member

I no longer use deodorant either been nine months, and just wash with hibiscrub

April 17
A myHSteam Member

No longer use deodorant and i also no longer smell once i stopped eating unhealthy foods and like one person Mentioned Hibiclens will help a lot.

April 15
A myHSteam Member

I used Hibiclens wash it eliminate the odor

April 15
A myHSteam Member

I haven't used deodorant in a long time I've never used when I've had a flare I wash with dial antibacterial soap until it clears up
Hope that helps I know everyone is different and not everything works for everyone
I also use dr.bronners soap

April 15

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