Comments on: Chemical Exfoliants as Deodorant? The Science of Smelly Armpits

By: Tari

Tari — Tue, 10 Jan 2023 23:22:01 +0000

In reply to Kim. I'm not sure about making a deodorant, but I do know the maximum concentration of kojic acid allowed in skin care is 1%. And for some people it may be irritating. So maybe 0.5% kojic acid? (Esspecially for everyday use). Maybe you can combine it with ascorbic acid since it combines well together.

By: Ana

Ana — Fri, 23 Jul 2021 09:18:51 +0000

In reply to Elaine. Interesting thought. I think then we might need to ask ourselves the same with any perspirants or similar that is available all over the market. Since, as the post says, antiperspirant chemicals tend to have lower pH as well. :)

By: Marie

Marie — Sat, 10 Jul 2021 04:54:07 +0000

I had some TO glycolic acId toner so I decided to try this but my armpits started to smell really bad the second I applied the toner.
Do you know why this could have happened? Its like something in the toner activated my BO 🙁

By: Kim

Kim — Fri, 25 Jun 2021 08:50:07 +0000

Im looking to make my own deodorant using acids such as mandelic or kojic acid instead of baking soda. What percent of these acids should I use as one of the active ingredients in thr formula?

By: MelsUniverse

MelsUniverse — Sat, 24 Apr 2021 02:13:36 +0000

In reply to JB Treece. I re-purposed The Ordinary's Azelaic Acid as a deodorant. It didn't agree with my face, but it works perfectly for my underarms. If I am not particularly active, it can keep me odor free for to 2-3 days.

By: Michelle

Michelle — Sat, 06 Mar 2021 12:05:44 +0000

In reply to Yanny. I don't, but my armpits aren't dry!

By: Yanny

Yanny — Tue, 02 Mar 2021 19:36:16 +0000

Hi, thank you for this! I’ve been thinking and researching a lot because I really have underarm problems. Just wondering if you still apply any moisturizer after you put the glycolic acid toner?

By: Tom Matsaev

Tom Matsaev — Thu, 18 Feb 2021 11:49:40 +0000

I’ve recently started to use The Ordinary’s vitamin c powder mixed with hydro boost body gel cream as a deodorant, and it’s been working great!

By: Ale

Ale — Thu, 19 Nov 2020 02:31:38 +0000

In reply to JB Treece. Me too, I'm afraid about this since a "friend" made fun of my BO:(

By: JB Treece

JB Treece — Tue, 20 Oct 2020 15:59:21 +0000

I am absolutely here for this article. I have struggled with underarm odor in the extreme since I was in high school. it’s something that always made me feel insecure and like I was the dirty kid. Looking back at this I think I was likely (and am still likely) not the only person in my social group struggling with this to some extent. I am always afraid that someone else will smell my underarms and it’s a constant worry for me. That being said, I can’t use strong antiperspirants because they block my pores too much and cause underarm cysts to form. Feels like I can’t win here! I’ve found that Crystal and Schmidt’s deodorants work the best for me so I use those every day, and after a shower I’ve started using my Cosrx AHA/ BHA spray before applying my deodorant. I have definitely seen a difference, though my problems are not completely gone. So glad to have found this article!!!