There are the crystal salt deodorant sticks... I've been using them for years. Work great for me, GF said didn't work for her.
They last forever... They are about $4-7 now. I paid $2 a stick from an Amazon seller a year ago.
The smell is from bacteria (presumably we're talking armpits here?). Sweat has no smell. Two obvious solutions.
1) Kill them with soap/baking soda/salt/... anything that kills bacteria (but not you).
My wife and I tried a recipe of baking soda, oil, and essential oils, and it worked, but dried the bejeezus out of our skin. Has anyone found a recipe that isn't so harsh? Maybe pure baking soda is milder for some reason?
i tend towards the laziest solution--i don't mix my baking soda with anything, not even water. i apply it while still damp after bathing, that's it; haven't had any dry skin issues, nor have i over-applied.
How likely (or unlikely) would crystal salt be to clog the pores in your armpit? I have had some problems with certain deodorants in the past with this.
Also, if you sweat does it wear off fast?
Baking soda for sure. Works 100%. Just put a very small amount in your palm after showering. Add a very small amount of water. Lightly brush it over your pits. Wet hand, wipe the area again to get rid of excess baking soda. Never grind it into your pits, it will cause sandpaper burn. Give yourself a few days to get rid of that sticky deoderant mess left on your skin which actually causes bacteria growth by preventing air circulation. I used to stink even with doderant. Trust me, until you shower, it works 100%. No odor, zero. Take a while for your body to start sweating again though and clear everything out. Give it a try - post back.
Try not to get it into the skin fold or you will get an abrasion rash.
Ooops I forgot! Don't get the cheap kind, it's too gritty, at least I found it to be. The name brand might be twice as expensive but it's still only a few bucks and it's going to last you 6 months anyway!
How much deodorant do people tend to use anyways? I find that a $3 stick lasts me at least half a year, more usually. Am I just not putting on enough, though I feel like tossing on more would just lead to gobs of it hanging around. Also my girlfriend managed to convince me to shave awhile ago, and it does help cut down on odor. May not be the 'manly' option but it works for me (never liked the look that much anyways).
I tried the crystal stick in summer, but it didn't work well.
You smell what you eat.lol
I agree eating healthy and being vegetarian helps with the body odor. Also taking meds makes your body smell.
I found a natural scent free stick that works well. It's large and I paid about $4. Never tried to make my own, but I started washing my hair (long thick hair) with baking soda. It works great.
I mix a little baby powder (I just like the smell) and baking soda to dust all over, works great. I keep a little jar full & powder brush in the bathroom for convenience. Just doing pits then riding to work in the FL summer doesn't work. The only thing it doesn't keep away is onion smell. I have a great recipe for onion soup, but smell horrible the next 2 days after I eat it.
I am a convert! I am amazed at how effective baking soda works at preventing odors. To note, it passed the endurance of a sweaty 1 hour run and a 2 hour bike ride!