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Onion-y Pits
I stopped using deodorant at night cause I sleep alone and I mean, I shower in the morning so it seems like a waste.
HOWEVER
When I wake up, if I’d sweat throughout the night—even a little bit—my armpits smell like ONIONS.
I’m not shocked or surprised by this—if I ever use and sweat I smell a bit; it’s fine. My question is for people that don’t use deodorant often or use alternatives: how do you prevent yourself from smelling funky after twelve hours?
i thought i was the only one who experienced this! like why onion of all things
i either put lotion in that area or a powder with a cooling effect and sleep with a sleeveless shirt (half sleeve for winters) to prevent this reply
Recently bought an alum stone. Works like a charm. Not an antiperspirant so it doesnt stop you from sweating but it kills the bacteria that makes your sweat smell bad. Use on wet skin right after a shower. reply
From my experience, putting glycolic acid on your armpits after showering rlly helps, like dabbing it with a cotton pad or your hands, and then using a deodorant/antitranspirant, I really recommend showering at night tho because the sweat of the whole day might accumulate and it'll be stronger when you wake up, sleeping in breathable clothes (like ...... 1 reply
Well a good diet helps, consistent showering and home remedies to kill bacteria like Vinegar and baking soda.
I have really sensitive skin so i can't wear deodorants and that is what i usually do.
I also moisturize under the pit with essential oils and Vaseline to have add a good smell to them after.
But, you mostly just want to make sure you're no...... reply
