I'm Allergic to Deodorant
Yes, I'm allergic to deodorant. It is a recent development. Up until I was 30, I was fine with chemically based deodorant. Then something changed. One day, my pits just became itchy after applying deodorant. I don't know what happened. I know that I don't always put deodorant. I do it only when I am going to do a really strenuous activity or when I go to work because I don't want a solar system around my pits. After I didn't use one for about a week, my pits just went crazy itchy when I applied one. I used the Nivea deodorant because it didn't darken my armpits. Then, I knew I had to find an alternative since I was already allergic to deodorant. Here's what I found: 1) Baking soda. If you're concern is just the smell, use a baking soda. You don't have to apply large amounts. A pinch will do just fine. 2) The magic mix: 1 cup coconut oil 3 Tablespoons beeswax pellets 1 cup baking soda 1 cup cornstarch 20 drops each of Lavender or other ess...