The TRUTH about Deodorant
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These days if you go walking around without an effective deodorant, you'll probably get the side-eye from strangers and friends alike. But deodorant is actually a pretty recent invention that humans went without for most of our history, so how did it become so normal?
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As someone who go to Anime convention regularly, trust me, you will appreciate deodorant more than you think
As fellow otakus we would like to say that that’s a myth, but is not 😫 of course not all otakus smell bad, but the anime conventions or the card game tournaments in small places should at least have and aromatic difusor or car pines
I think the main issue is a lack of daily showers
this is very very very very very very true
Believe it!!!!!!!
@@Hellsong26 in a hot and humid places, daily showers are not enough to prevent odour
I appreciate content creators that are surfacing a lot of the issues with both trends and long-standing practices. But, I'm always hesitant to 100% trust Future Proof videos because the writers seem to color all natural ingredients as "good" and others bad. This is not a healthy push. In addition to questioning unnatural ingredients, I wish you delved into the science of "natural" products too. On the other hand, I appreciate the realistic conclusion of "everything's doo doo right now, and we don't really have any recommendations at the moment," it's these kinds of moments that keep bringing me back to your vids.
This has always been my issue with them. Natural doesn't mean good and that association is usually used by the corporations they're supposedly criticizing.
Weren't they the same people who said "natural ingredients" labeling in food was a big red flag? so why not scrutinize non food products when they claim "natural" as well?
Futureproof isn't concerned with quality research or journalism. They're just doing the bare minimum to chase CZcams views/clicks.
Hey there! We totally get where you're coming from and we'll work harder to present our ideas in a more well-rounded way moving forward. Our goal isn't to paint any and every natural item as the best while excluding plenty of perfectly good products, it's to present all sides of a coin to our audience and give you the tools to make a decision based on what will work best for you. If we didn't mention these claims against the ingredients in these products we wouldn't be telling the full story, but we 100% agree that we should be devoting more time towards questioning the claims of these natural products - because that's important too! Maybe we should devote a full video to the subject, and also dive into how/why the "natural" brands always tend to be the most devoted towards environmental action 👀 If that interests you, let us know!
@@FutureProofTV that would actually be a good video idea! For a channel that focuses on encouraging the viewer a lot of thought on what we consume, sometimes advertisement language is tough. I didn't mean to be a Debbie downer but we just looking after y'all.
One warning about Native (and likely any natural deodorant that uses coconut oil): I personally found it worked well at keeping me stink-free, HOWEVER it left huge oil stains on my shirts that were difficult (and in one case, impossible) to remove.
Well, the main ingredient (by volume) is coconut oil, so... yeah. Not surprising. Have you tried pre-washing with Dawn?
I had the same issue. Ended up being less sustainable for me because it shortened lifespan of my clothes.
Not to mention I had to wash my clothes more often than before, even cardigans, bc the pits would be getting thick residue smelling like BO and perfume :\
Try Nuud or Malin&Goetz eucalyptus deodorant. Both don't leave marks on clothes.
Laundry: a paste made of baking soda and hydrogen-peroxide really does work for armpit-stains. Also, boiling water can help melt-away deodorant stuck in fabric. Also, putting laundry in the dryer with fabric softener can trap stains in the fabric. But if your wash comes out satisfactorily clean, then by all means use fabric softener liberally.
I had the same experience, not as good and ruined my clothes with waxy residue.
Then you also look into the '"Natural" ingredients in a bit more detail and you wonder if they are any better/safer. Some of the "Natural" ingredients are still highly processed:
Ozokerite
Triglycerides
Magnesium Hydroxide
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
On their website they selectively display the ingredients they want and make it bit hard to find all the ingredients. Bit dishonest..
As someone that has been to conventions, and on trains in Europe in summer. Eh... I'm still pro-deodorant. Even if it's not natural.
As someone living in EU and using public transportation daily, I approve this message.
yeahh, im am pro deodorant, natural aint always ittttt. subways, locker rooms, classrooms, work places, hell nah. shower and get that deodorant on.
I bet he's using deodorant
Might just be me, but personally I more often notice people who used way too much perfume or deodorant and smell like a perfume shop than people with bad body odor on public transit. Also the worst is probably the combination of intense body odor with the smell of deodorant added on top. In the end, washing is usually the better alternative to deodorant.
i release fresh poop in a ziplock bag at the LA anime expo just to add a little more manly funk to the smell cocktail there, its been 6y now and nobody has noticed so far :D
So just to confirm. There are no studies that say antiperspirant or deodorant are dangerous for our health but we should still pay $12 a stick to the same company for a "natural" alternative?
my pov is that even if all these products contain a safe amount of regulated chemicals as they claim, but if you adds up these chemicals in all the products you use, the result might be scary.
so this video is just suggesting to go natural whenever possible. keep in mind that "products" are only there to serve a "purpose", not necessarily a "benefit", especially towards your health.
No I think the point is to be informed and to choose whether you want to pay the 12 dollars
Definitely dangerous if blocking your pours from breathing and allowing to sweat
I think the emphasis is that companies making and marketing natural ingredients usually care about the plastic waste, environmental issues, and better/ethical sourcing of their materials.
@@fizzpoo Toxicology assessments of chemicals in everyday products are done assuming much more usage than just a single product.
I clicked on the video to just post the joke about deodorants being unnecessary: "If you don't think deodorant is necessary, go to a gaming convention and get back to me after" lol
Been there, also the card games tournaments, but my friend says that is most likely because they don’t shower everyday or wash their hair often and or are using too warmer clothes that makes them sweat more.
I went to a Smash Bros tournament once. Never again.
Necessary for them
no they just need to shower and wash their clothes 😭
tbh I think it has more to do with them not wiping or washing their asses well enough.
I think that going not deodorant is a privilege, because there’s a lot of factors that affect your body odor, the weather where you live, the work that you do, the diet that you have and even genetics. I’ve moved from my almost all year cold town where you can re use your clothes a lot of days because you almost don’t sweat, had to move to a city where you can guess what someone ate by their smell in the metro, and have to ventilate my bras after use cuz they are so wet with sweat 😫 it’s the worst, my point is, i you are able to go deodorant free, without smelling and affecting the ones around you, I’m truly glad, but a lot of people need it, me included. But at least try to buy a more likely reciclable package, the aluminum spray bottles nope cuz they a lot of places don’t aceppt them, bar in plastic is so hard to separate te partes and cleaning it to recicle it so nop either, the least bad that I could find is the roll on, since you can take the ball of with a knife and easily clean the inside so you can recycle most of it, I know that plastic free package would be ideal but that haven’t spread to latinoamérica and most lower income countries.
Yeah, I'm the same. I sweat a LOT. I have to use prescription anti-perspirant. Obviously, that means I can't go and buy reusable packaged, natural deodorants.
The video isn’t about going deodorant free…??? It recommends using an aluminum and paraben free deodorant.
Target (or at least the ones in my area) has a deodorant that uses replaceable cartridges. There’s still some plastic going to waste when putting in a new cartridge, but it’s a lot less than what buying a new stick would produce.
using deodorant is a privilege as most of the world doesn’t, and honestly you can make your own from items found in the kitchen, all you need is cornstarch and baking soda
funny enough aluminum deoderant is usually the best
In summary: "People don't actually mind the smell of body odor and deodorants have stuff in them which may be harmful even though there's no hard data showing it's harmful but I'm going to strongly suggest it's harmful."
I'll keep wearing my deodorant, thanks. I also brush my teeth, take regular showers, and avoid colognes. I hate strong odors from others and wish to return the kindness by not smelling foul. Only reason I don't also use an antiperspirant is that it flakes off all over my clothing and stains my shirts over time. Nasty stuff.
i'm a tawas user. tawas is weaker than deodorant, but it's natural and actually lightens the skin, instead of darkening it like deodorant does. also it's cheaper at least in my region
Good to know you’re ashamed of your natural self. Showering/bathing daily is enough.
@@agps4418 ah yes, good ol colourism.
I don’t mind body odor from women
I beg to differ I mind body odor ! Especially if you’re an individual that’s not really healthy meaning : drinking, drug use, poor diet , poor hygiene. My neighbor doesn’t believe in deodorant and she has a drinking problem where she has been fired due to her smell.
As a skincare junkie, I came across a dermatologist that recommended using the ordinary’ glycolic acid 2-3 times a week and honestly it works and I don’t feel the need for any deodorant.
I do exactly this, TO one too! That or benzoyl peroxide wash underarms and your sweat just doesn't smell, it kills the bacteria that causes the odour :)
Lactic or mandelic acid works well too,particularly for sensitive skin as they’re less harsh AHAs. Lol the trick is to remember to moisturise and sunprotect any areas you use AHAs on as any area you exfoliate can obviously become more sensitive and you don’t want to disrupt the skin barrier or microbiome too much or you open yourself up to a brand new range of possible problems
I do the same. It's great on the scalp too. I do it just because it is better for my budget, not because of any concerns with deodorants or antiperspirants.
I use glycolic acid every day with a deodorant brand called Lume. Its not the best smelling but its the only thing that works for me. For some reason I developed bad BO when I was around 22. Idk if this is related but it coincides with the time I started my first job and started consuming caffeine.
but there is a point where you're unable to sense your own smell
I’m beginning to wonder if there’s been a push to “do things the way our ancestors did” or to go back to “the way it used to be”. For example, not adopting deodorants/antiperspirants, discontinue wearing shoes that feel like they crumple your toes, or even practicing mewing instead of getting braces or wearing retainers. It’s a clash between what is accepted in the modern age and what _might_ be what was considered normal back then. Hard to say since everything seems to have some kind of twist or gimmick that you either believe or don’t.
Nailed it! I feel the same
A lot of things were done “back then” because humanity was ignorant of the science behind it. So “back then” wasn’t always better.
@@VAULT-TEC_INC. Certainly. Some things just outright sucked the way they used to be done. But on the flip side, there's bound to be things that were better than they are now.
I think it's because now information is readily available to everyone as opposed to even 50 years ago. People are starting to realize how many things in our lives that we were taught were just standard health practices were just a load of BS made up by advertisers to sell a product no one actually needs. Case in point: deodorant. It is considered to be a standard part of good hygiene, which is defined as "conditions or practices conducive to maintaining health and preventing disease, especially through cleanliness." So much so that I, as an educator, have been asked to teach students the importance of using deodorant for good health! The science is unclear as to whether or not deodorant is actively bad for your health, but it's pretty clear that it isn't actually a benefit. It was just made up to sell a product no one wanted. The only reason people "need" it now is because you'd be a social outcast without it. I know this part first hand because no matter how much deodorant I put on, I smell within 30 minutes of putting it on. I used to to coat it on every 30 minutes because no one would believe I was "practicing good hygiene" because I smelled A LITTLE of sweat. Then my pits started breaking out CONSTANTLY and I was spending so much money on different deodorants. I eventually just stopped. Now I put on 2 swipes of some natural deodorant just to appease my wife and to seem "normal," and then I don't worry about it the rest of the day.
@@VAULT-TEC_INC. some things. Particularly actual medical practices. But a lot of products that we use to promote health were just BS sold to us by clever marketing campaigns.
My friend recommended a salt stick deodorant to me a while back and it was amazing. Super cheap too, about $6, if I recall correctly. And it lasts for ages. It was weird to get used to sweating, as I can be almost obsessive about my hygiene, but it worked well. Until I dropped it and shattered it.
$6 is expensive, i get mine for $3 max
@@good-tn9sr One thing to take into consideration is how long lasting the product is. Just because the initial cost might be higher, it could even out long term. Not saying it always is the case but just a tip for any purchase in general :D
I got mine for a dollar at grocery outlet and a year later it is still far from running out, still hard to believe it worked so well
I use the same, and had the same incident. Lol. Highly recommended.
Contains HUGE amounts of aluminum
Not sure if others have mentioned it, but regardless if it name brand or natural, those of us with sensitive skin, finding any product that doesn't irritate the skin is a win. For me it is the Dove Men +Care Clean Comfort 48hr Deodorant that works.
A great point! Having an array of deaderants and antipersperants on the market is what is best. From the comments, everyone’s expereince is different. I have dermatitis and every few weeks I get a flare of dyshidrotic eczema and it appears mostly on my hands and underarms. Putting ANYTHING on my underarms is a no go during that time, and I am still shopping around for a deoderant that works during my flare ups. And as for my hands it is even worse it anyone is familiar with this type of eczema.
i can see what you're doing Dove employeer /s
@@borkbork4124 my wife had similar experiences and after cut almost all carb she got really better.
Same old spice completely destroyed my arm puts it was so bad the skin around my arm pits started to dry and almost looked like eczema. I use dove men +care and never had that happened since then. The best deodorant I used was women’s secret although it’s marketed to women it works wonders for me.
Dove was also the only one that didn't cause irritation for my pits as well. It was difficult to find any that didn't do that.
When I hit puberty as a teen, the BO hit so suddenly that it was sooo embarrassing to go to school that day and stink up 3rd period. Then there's my wife who only wears deodorant when she has an intense sweaty day. Most days she doesn't ever need it. And if she's a little musty, she just bathes and it's gone (doesn't help with mine)
Likewise. All too relateable.
Crystal deodorant is worth checking out. It’s basically a stick of pure potassium alum. It’s debated whether or not it could have similar negative effects to aluminum in anti-perspirants though
Agree, I use crystal for about 10+ year and only now it is about to finish
Yes,I like the crystal deodorant because I only need to use it every about every 5 days in hot weather. But that tells me it is pretty potent.
same. Ive been using a brand called PitRok for almost 10 years. They just last forever.
It can work well for some people for a while, but my wife found it was good for a week and then ... stink. Everyone's body-chemistry is slightly different!
@@shinnam Is it really so? I'm asking because I never used alum before, and from the many reviews I read they say it's very light, like it's acceptable only if you are sedentary, if you move or sweat it's like nothing.
"It's good for you because it's natural".
So, how about the all natural ingredients of a fresh king cobra injection? Snake venom is 100% natural, so it has to be healthy, right?
I always hate it when people go for something that is natural purely because it's natural 😅
Just like the "natural" pesticide made from chrysanthemum flowers, that was used on all sorts of produce, including "organic" (since it's "natural", of course) will likely be taken off of the market due to health concerns.
I get what you’re trying to say but it seems like you’re ignoring a lot of what was said to make a quick point. It’s not like he claimed these deodorant and antiperspirants are bad, because “look at the ingredient list! It has *_chemicals,_* chemicals with big names that I can’t pronounce which means they’re *baaaad* “, he laid out clear reasons for why you might not want to use these products and all available evidence of specific ingredient’s potential harmful effects. If you want to challenge the legitimacy of that evidence or the validity of any of the arguments he actually made, that would be great, but acting like his argument was just “chemical bad” is obviously just a straw-man.
@@Acidlib While it was not my intention to make it sound like that, it does indeed sound like that. I do agree with you. I should've worded it better 😅
@@AnimilesYT oh ok, sorry if my reply came off a bit too intense in return lol
this channel in a nutshell
I stopped using antiperspirant deodorants back in middle school. When switched to just deodorants, I too experienced the 6-month deodorant fail. However, I found the best deodorant that has not failed me for the past 10 years… Plain old baking soda. Works amazing and it’s cheap!
I switched to using a crystal deodorant decades ago and have never looked back. It won't stop me sweating but it does keep the odor at bay.
I feel like this video was going somewhere and then just ended. I’ve never felt that way before on a Future Proof video. Perhaps a Part 2 is in order?
I'm glad this video didn't end in a solution. There's a lot of env't, social, & psychological issues around body odor and perspiration. Looking forward to the new channel!
This may sound weird, but I just spray my underarms with a couple sprits of 70% alcohol disinfectant you can get at a dollar store every morning before I get dressed. It works for me so far and I’ve been doing it for years. It kills bacteria without leaving any artificial scent.
I’m quite surprised basic salt crystal deodorants aren’t more popular. They work extremely well and are very cheap, it’s just a big salt crystal that you get wet before applying and it keeps all the bad bacteria at bay. 8 years now with zero complaints.
None of the salt crystals ever worked for me, unfortunately xP
@@Napalm_CandyIf you're switching from an antiperspirant there is a two week purge where you stink horribly of BO. I can't speak to if you just switched from deodorant though.
I've been using the same $14 salt block for about 18 months and it's been doing its job. I switched because of plastic and budgeting though not because of chemicals.
I’d be interested to hear a future proof episode on Lume, a deodorant product that was advertised a ton on CZcams last year. Supposedly it would alter the bacterial makeup to be not stinky? Or smth like that.
lol...um Lume isn't deodorant for armpits, it's deodorant for your genitals.
@@KellyS_77 I’m pretty sure it’s for everything. One of the ads told a sob story about a kid being asked to leave class because of his stinky feet. Anyways, so what lol? It’s a related topic.
I've used it, it's quite an effective product. It legitimately does what it says it will do. It's expensive (at least as far as my budget goes) so I can't justify regularly purchasing it.
@@KellyS_77 lume advertises itself as an all over product
I think I read that it makes it so the bacteria can't eat or something? I'm not sure, but that's what I use and it's what I've found works best for me, and it doesn't leave gross deodorant residue on my shirts like most stuff does.
Spend a summer on the Gulf Coast of the US and, I assure you, you'll understand why antiperspirant (and possibly deodorant) is necessary.
I also use Native. I like it, and while it's expensive it does seem to last a long time. I bought three tubes prior to the container redesign and I'm only maybe a quarter of the way through the second one. What does bother me though is how strongly Native leverages their "plastic free" marketing without actually committing to be plastic free. They also sell their deodorant in plastic and push to sell you a tiny plastic travel deodorant that you don't need. As well, their shampoos are all in plastic, as are most of their other products. (Besides bar soap which most brands sell in cardboard anyway.) So their product is good, I like that it comes in a plastic free form, but I wish they'd either commit more fully or stop marketing on it so heavily.
so i worked for a company that was selling beauty products and all that natural, non-animal tested kinda thing but they were betting mostly on the idea that higher prices could mean for some people better quality, but in reality they were producing stuff for 1,5-5€ and selling it for 35€. So i would stick with my 2,69€ deodorant because the 13€ one might be the same with added marketing on top
I started using a deodorant called Nuud about three years ago. It’s all natural, and packaged in a bioplastic (sugarcane) tube. Once your body is used to it you only have to apply it every few days. I’ve gone up to a week and a half with no smell whatsoever, and I sweat a lot. I highly recommend it, though as you’ve said, everybody is different.
I’m on Nuud too! Just wrote a comment about it as well. Surprised so many people haven’t caught on to it yet.
I also love nuud. I don't like how most deodorants feel and I don't like the strong perfumes in them
From my experience, natural deodorant is all about smell. If you are somebody who sweats a lot, you either need to see a doctor or use a deodorant with chemicals in it, which aren't exactly bad, just like natural deodorant isn't exactly good. Everybody is different and that's one reason why there are so many different selections out there when it comes to hygiene.
AyySorento: Claire: Try a small wedge of a fresh lemon instead, it works. Dermatologists recommend using The Ordinary’ glycolic acid 2-3 times a week and honestly it works, no need for any deodorant. Also, a benzoyl peroxide wash underarms and your sweat just doesn't smell, it kills the bacteria that causes the odor.
sweating a lot is actually a sign of high cardiovascular fitness because to be able to run fast for a long time you need very good thermoregulation, and to have very good thermoregulation you need to be able to rapidly start/stop sweating due to small changes in body temperature
I encourage everyone to look into PROBIOTIC deodorants. The idea is that flat out using antibacterial ingredients kills not only the bad but also the good bacteria allowing the bad bacteria to proliferate faster! Using a product with probiotics recolonizes the skin with beneficial bacteria that eats the bad and cuts down on stink. I personally struggle with acne and no amount of antibacterial face wash has ever gotten rid of it for me. But since using a facial moisturizer with probiotics (i.e. introducing beneficial bacteria to my face after completely destroying all bacteria via an antibacterial face wash) I have noticed a major improvement in my skin and the intensity of acne I used to get. Using products that benefit the microbiome instead of wiping it out completely thus allowing bad bacteria to thrive is such a game changer!
What brand of probiotic deodorant do you use?
Occasionally using AHAs appears to have a similar affect theoretically in reverse to ‘probiotics’. Removing the fuel source of harmful bacteria (well provided you sunprotect and moisturise the area too lol). ‘Probiotics’ in cosmetics don’t actually contain live bacteria. They more contain tiny shreds and strands, similar to ‘peptides’ which were #trending a few years ago, and likely having the same effect of providing pretty good skin hydration. But unlike the live bacteria and yeast that is shown as effective when ingested, it doesn’t have the same live ingredients or evidence base as probiotics in the gut....If you have any regularly occurring type of acne/pimples etc that’s causing you concern it’s always worth investing in testing and diagnosing the underlying cause as it’s unfortunately an umbrella term where the type is definitely going to effect the treatment approach.
@@lunar686 i actually buy my moisturizer from someone on etsy who incorporates probiotics from fermented rice and kimchi preservatives as well as something called probiotic lysate. now im no expert in how or if her product works but as my original comment said i have seen an improvement in my skin since using it vs when i used a cosmetic brand moisturizer from neutrogena that simply moisturized.
i have read that some probiotic deodorants cannot really establish beneficial bacteria to the armpits because the type of bacteria they include is native to the gut, lactobacillus, so that was interesting to read.
but i do stand by the belief that recolonizing whatever cleansed area with beneficial bacteria is better than simply wiping out all bacteria with an antibacterial cleanser, allowing bad bacteria to flourish because they are more prevalent in the environment than the "healthy" kind and therefore recolonize quicker making us dirty, smelly, etc.
we ultimately dont understand beneficial bacteria because weve only just begun to categorize and study it, but i think its something that will become more prevalent as time passes.
as far as acne goes, it seems to be related to inflammation from my diet. so its not going to disappear any time soon but im glad to have found the moisturizer that has helped like it has so far.
@@debutchi 💯! The rates of atopic dermatitis have gone through the roof since the pandemic. Hopefully a lot more people are coming more aware of the role of Microbiota in the health of their skin. Yeah, unfortunately the research isn’t that great, particularly when dealing with cosmetics, and we’re probably still a long way off understanding it. I have however noticed that people take Microbiome to far more seriously when I explained that atopic dermatitis is technically a topical staph infection. Whilst obviously not a contagious kind, and not the only contributing factor (eg, filligran deficiency), I think understanding that we have good and bad bacteria always present on our skin helps people realise that eliminating a lot of bad bacteria allows even worse bacteria to thrive.
I am a little bit worried that the clean/natural/beauty Trend may inadvertently be exposing people to allergens and complications, But until the science catches up, we are kind of flying blind. Hopefully more people interested will mean a chance for a profit and then hopefully the science will catch up lmao. But it’s definitely the way forward if we can figure it out. I even came across a paper the other day showing how the treatment of the dermatitis features associated with psoriasis actually reduced symptoms of alexithymia of all things. So balancing it out may even have beneficial effects on mental health, particularly with the recognition of dementia as an autoimmune phenomena. Not to overstate the benefits lol, but embracing simple health concepts like taking care of the microbiota, even if it ends up outdated like ‘germ theory’ still saved lives without us having a clue why at the time
@@lunar686 I feel like dermatitis skyrocketing during the pandemic was largely stress related, not knowing whether you’ll keep a job or even survive to see another day seems like a massive stressor. But it all goes back to inflammation of some kind wouldn’t you say? My acne always surfaces after eating high amounts of sugar, which is caused by the inflammation the sugar causes in my body if I’m understanding it correctly.
And what do you mean about natural beauty trends causing complications?
That’s also really funny that you mentioned dermatitis and alexithymia because I actually struggle with both. Though the alexithymia i more tied to my autism, I have always struggled with seb derm but I think that’s more so tied to me diet (again inflammation). Care to link the study?
I've tried a few natural deodrants and it was a big no from me- two of them gave me really horrible red scaly rashes in my underarms, one just didn't work, another left residue on my clothes, the rock one was okay- but then apparently that's high in aluminium anyway so I went back to commercial and I like it- it works well, it's available easily and I don't have a reaction to it. I feel like I don't smell any more now than when I was trying to stick to natural.
I would like to use a plastic free packaging, but I also can't deal with the wasted $ of trying various failed options and probably getting a surprise rash or two
Natural alternatives, greenwashing, and ‘clean beauty’- Lol yay for marketing. Parabens are one of a few commonly targeted compounds by advertising. And whilst the price of the product will go up, sometimes the safety actually goes down, as whilst parabens are effective as preservatives and prevent bacteria, mold etc that is harmful from growing in the product and making you sick, the alternatives don’t have the same demonstrated effectiveness.
Claire: Try a small wedge of a fresh lemon instead, it works. Dermatologists recommend using The Ordinary’ glycolic acid 2-3 times a week and honestly it works, no need for any deodorant. Also, a benzoyl peroxide wash underarms and your sweat just doesn't smell, it kills the bacteria that causes the odor.
I have very sensitive armpits, and it took years of trying every deodorant and natural deodorant option available to me to find what works for me reliably and remarkably: sprayable hand sanitizer. Literally everything else causes a rash eventually (except Myro and Lume, but Myro was too goopy for me and Lume is just expensive and needs to be shipped). Within a few weeks of using the spray sanitizer I found that I needed it less because I wasn’t as stinky naturally! There are even some natural spray deodorant options coming out and if you look at the ingredients they’re the same as (much cheaper) sprayable hand sanitizer
Maybe an aha like mandelic could work if used occasionally with moisturiser and sunprotection. Sanitiser works, but it can work a little too well and kill everything, with people who use it regularly developing atopic dermatitis (which has drastically increased since the pandemic). Natural and moisture-wicking fabrics can also help.
Yes! I found sanitizer wipes was fine for me. Probably not great for the microbiome, but works for me.
ye nah, talk to me after you went to a 2000 people 3pm conference in Karnataka india..
Yeah, the weather or a place and the diet of the people there, have huge influence in how we smell, here in some places of latinoamérica you can guess what the person ate by their body smell 😩
An issue I had looking at Native was when you look at the physical tube of deodorant is lists fragrance as an ingredient. That is not on their website. I'm very sensitive to artificial scents. So when I was looking at their sensitive deodorants in my local food store I was disappointed to find "fragrance" in their sensitive line.
They do have an unscented deodorant that is a part of their "sensitive" brand. No fragrance listed in the unscented version although there is baking soda so I would be careful if you are sensitive to it .
However, you'll find a lot of brands have more scented products as opposed to unscented or fragrance-free products as that's what sells and most people tend to associate smelling clean with "smelling good". For sensitive skin babies like me, I avoid all things with added fragrance lol then again, everyone has unique needs so what works for most may not work for some
I got a chemical burn from Native, the combo of baking soda and essential oils ruined my underearms for over a week. I also have the BO gene so all natural deoderants have been ruled out.
@@borkbork4124 omg same. I stick to natives unscented, aluminum free, baking soda free deoderants! Native has so many deoderants with added fragrance and baking soda even in their "sensitive" line which is a bit contrary to the point of making deoderants for sensitive skin lol. I have the gene that turns the pits on my shirt yellow so all commercial brands are out for me 😅
I now use an alum (not aluminum!) salt/crystal(?) deodorant. It’s just a solid hard salt rock that I just wet a bit and then roll around. It is odorless, doesn’t block sweat but it keeps me without smells for over 24hrs even in mid summer. The actual product also last me months for each piece.
I remember reading a story in the NYT not too long ago about Millennial bathing habits and one guy in particular who proudly stated that he only showers once a week and he knew it was fine because nobody ever said anything. Sorry, no. Just because everyone around you is too polite to say, "Dude, you reek" doesn't mean you don't. Use deoderant, please. If not for yourself then for us.
And yet there are people who don't need to shower every day. For some it could even be counterproductive. Everybody is different although there are certainly smelly people in denial.
No, no, no…. You don’t need to shower everyday, you don’t need deodorant. Here in the German speaking countries we have this thing called. : Cat wash. You clean the important parts of your body every day. No need to take a shower every day. It’s not healthy for your skin, microbiom and also for the environment. Don’t get this US thing. Are you afraid of the smell of ppl? Ppl smell. Yes, some bad. Yeah. We can teach us to live with it. Deal with it.
The humidity and temperature plays a huge role in how long can you go without smelling bad, if you are in cold climate, staying inside in dry air you won't smell for a while.
Having been a person who sweats a lot without exertion, I always used antiperspirant. Ok, aluminum aside, a greater percentage of the active ingredient works better. BUT then, they changed that active to something slightly different (and guessing cheaper!) and then didn't work well at all. Finding the old aluminum ingredient is harder since the change about ten years ago. Some have TOO much and were very irritating to my skin. YMMV. Scent is an issue as well.
Dr Dray dermatologist YT channel gives good hints.
Here's some, including mine:
Use an antibacterial soap - NOT Irish Spring - a salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide face wash - like Cerave Renewing SA Cleanser. Soap up your pits and avoid your private parts (it's a bit drying) except maybe the groin skin folds. Leave it on for a couple of minutes to kill the bacteria lingering in the pores and rinse. Putting deodorant over lingering bacteria will never work as well as really clean pits.
Wear natural fabrics - cotton, viscose, rayon, Tencel, and linen that breathe and absorb some sweat.
Do not wear plastic i.e. polyester, nylon, acrylic that do not absorb sweat and smell worse when you do sweat.
Shower at night and put on your deodorant/antiperspirant on DRY skin. Then, let it dry! Works better when it seeps into the pores to prevent sweat and odor tomorrow - while you're presumably sweating less at night! You can add more in the morning.
Wash your clothes in warm or hot water. I sure do not trust new detergents to work well in cold water.
Use Borax/Washing Soda/Baking Soda with your detergent and white vinegar in your rinse to get rid of ALL odors and bacteria. Wash Twice for those really nasty, sweaty clothes. Borax needs hot water to dissolve completely.
I use scent free Avon On-Duty 24 Hours Unscented and Almay Sensitive Skin roll-on or clear gel. Avon has an older ingredient: Aluminum Chlorohydrate 20.7% Anhydrous. Almay: Aluminum Sesquichlorohydrate 25%. I don't recall the new ingredient but it will be in most all other OTC dept. store products. I used Mitchum roll-on 20% Aluminum Zirconium (I think) forever. It worked until they changed!
Here in the UK I am quite happy with the brand Wild. They are a small company and sell their products on a subscription basis. The case is made of aluminium and is infinitely reusable, you just change the refill, which is packed with cardboard. I find it a good alternative to big brands. ✌🏻
I'm obsessed with deodorants and perfumes. I want to smell good 😊
Your sent is the best sent for you.
Scent*
@@slayemgaming lol I did not even notice.
Same here. Love deodorant & perfume
stopped using deodorant about 7 years ago. mainly for a reason that my sweating was so bad due to my social anxiety that I decided that if none of the deodorants and antiperspirants didn't help me, then I might just stop using it. somehow I became more confident because of that and now I almost don't sweat in the majority of situations. when I do, I don;t care that much, it is in fact natural.
Used to wear an anti-perspirant old spice starting in high school because everyone did it and kept up with it through my 20s. All it did was make my armpits feel gross and as the video mentioned I began to smell worse and feel more sweaty after wearing it for awhile. I haven't worn anti-perspirant sticks for a decade now, I don't smell or sweat in the pits like I used to even when working out. If I do get a little smelly (which takes at least a full day of sweating and working out without a shower) I spritz or wipe the area with a spray of colloidal silver and some nice smelling oils like peppermint. Something as low as 10ppm and a couple drops of the oil seems to work just fine. Some of it can be clothes or posture too. Wear looser shirts (I don't wear undershirts) and stand straight with your shoulders back so they air out. Being in shape also helps.
Aluminum is natural
By that logic everything is natural because everything was made from something present in the nature
@@projectx5154 Aluminum is an element in the atomic table... What is more natural, unprocessed, pure than that ?
So is lead, mercury and uranium; all things that can kill you
I think the relevant question with respect to both deodorants and anti-perspirants is whether or not the molecules are small enough that they can be absorbed through the skin, not whether their ingredients are "natural" in the sense of being something we could safely eat. Unfortunately, this video does not explore whether the ingredients or their fragments can permeate the skin, so this natural deodorant thing could, itself, be consumer exploitation. Anyway, the video title is fairly misleading in that it suggests some of these key question are answered. Alas, they aren't.
The truth about deodorant is that we all need it😂
When I saw the thumbnail for this video, I thought, "Uh, yes I do need my deodorant. You haven't smelled me without it." So relieved to see so many comments underneath this video from people who are going to keep using deodorant too!
Can you do a video on HUEL? I'm really interested in what you'll find about the company
Deodorant used to be a no-brainer for me but now I don’t use it at all. Bathing regularly is enough, IMO! After all, what is so bad or shameful about smelling like a real person? It’s just a story that’s been sold to us by advertisers. Plus, my clothes last longer because they don’t get pit stains 🤗
Something I noticed when I cut back on using deodorants was that women around my age that aren’t related to me actually started to get closer to me, on average.
The only people thusfar that have told me I smell bad are female relatives.
My takeaway from that? That’s biology saying “don’t screw your family.”
Maybe they’re just the only people thusfar that have been willing to say something. I have some level of belief in human pheromones, so maybe it’s just confirmation bias, but I suppose time will tell
My fave deodorant alternative - glycolic acid. Put some on a cotton pad and wipe your pits with it. It doesn’t stop you from sweating but it keeps the stink away. Even during/after high-intensity cardio sessions, it kept me stink-free.
Hey I do this too :) Works all day.
it's on my list already, it's a AHA right
edit: oh, it's a tiktok trend... tho it is a good exfoliator.. (it's still on my list for exfoliation but not that much on deo)
@@abbiejoyguabna5320 yeah I just read that it was a TikTok trend, but I first started using glycolic acid in early 2019. I can’t remember where I first heard of it, but it was definitely not TikTok!
@@iseemelanie I started using it a few years ago too when I heard it's good for preventing in-grown hairs and lightening dark underarms, but then I had a thought that since it's an acid maybe it will prevent BO... and it did! It's cool that others figured this out too.
Sweat is a fact of life here in South Florida & in the past few years I've noticed an increase in the number of people not using deodorants or not using very good ones. Since I don't want to smell like the great unwashed I do use it, but selectively
Secret has always been my brand, just the basic brand- yes, I've tried others & hated them- but I only apply it before leaving the house for some reason. As an introvert I keep that to a minimum so one stick lasts me a long time, & if I find a double stick bonus pack I'm usually set for the year. Moderation is the key to all things except coffee, lol.
While important to acknowledge all perspectives, I think the “well why not avoid just in case” messaging on parabens could use more backing up.
I’d be curious to see the concentrations parabens are harmful at abd if that compares to the cumulative exposure we have to parabens in multiple daily- use products
Another important thing to note about parabens is that they’re used as a preservative so when buying paraben free products, you need to make sure you trust the company has used a formulation that won’t favour bacteria growth.
One more thing - I feel like fear on parabens being hormone disrupters is used for ‘clean’ companies to sell products. Lots of plants that have extracts in products are known to disrupt hormones - also marijuana! But those ingredients fit the green clean brand.
Humble brand deodorant is my go-to deodorant right now. I switched to their vegan formula after finding out that I'm allergic to beeswax :/ but i have found both their regular and vegan formulas to work well at masking odor! The downside is if it gets on your clothes it can be harder to get out, but not impossible!
Excellent work, Good use of humor throughout your videos... I know a lot of people that just use deluted mouthwash and use it as deodorant under their arms cause I don't wanna put all that super perfume stuff on their body.
Really enjoy your videos. Great unbiased info (:
As a stripper, I wear deodorant to work and reapply throughout my shift and really like the native deodorants which are pricey but smell amazing. Also the arm and hammer clear ones are excellent, cheap, and if you don’t have sensitive skin I recommend it for preventing ingrown hairs (glide over any areas after shaving 🪒 but don’t get it on the 🐱). I don’t really know why it works but I literally don’t get any ingrown hairs if I do this and I shave often . But for everyday, I really don’t bother applying deodorant! Not worth it or necessary 😅
@@trevoncampbell2744 yikes
@@trevoncampbell2744dude kindly get off the internet.
@@genehayes yikes indeed. 🤣 He just needs to work through somethings its not his fault 🤣
@@trevoncampbell2744
953. Child Molesters
954. Priests and other christian clerky
@@trevoncampbell2744 I am sorry you feel that way about someone's profession. It's sad to see you view the world like that.
I also like the Native plastic-free, and I feel like deodorant is a great application for the odor fighting effects of charcoal, with less downsides than in toothpaste, etc. I’ve been reading good things about Alpine Provisions and they also do a paper pack charcoal deo
Native makes some great stuff, but I found my body adjusted to it and eventually overcame their products. I have to switch back and forth between a couple of brands to keep my pits stink-free.
I noticed no one is talking about witch hazel as a deodorant. Sometimes I accidentally cut or scratch my underarms when shaving and can't wear deodorant at all until the cuts heal. So witch hazel helps me get by and it even makes me smell less than when I use deodorant. I use love, beauty, and planet natural deodorant and while it smells good it always feels like I have to reapply it too often throughout the day (and it can feel like it makes me stink more)
Skeletalfoe: Try a small wedge of a fresh lemon instead, it works. Dermatologists recommend using The Ordinary’ glycolic acid 2-3 times a week and honestly it works, no need for any deodorant. Also, a benzoyl peroxide wash underarms and your sweat just doesn't smell, it kills the bacteria that causes the odor.
yeah love beauty and planet is a Unilever crap with mostly filler ingredients, doesn't even dry properly
@@spaceskeleton2000 I can't even use it anymore and have been on the hunt for new deodorant. I'm stuck using natural dove and it doesn't work very well. It's also extremely strong smelling and I'm very sensitive to smells
My friends and I use Wild, its premise is a refillable deodorant stick, natural scents, and plastic-free packaging. It's only available online, but I'm a big fan of the scent selection and price!
Honestly i feel like a deodorant without an antiperspirant is pretty much useless and frankly gross. It's just a gel with fragrance oils that melts and mixes with the sweat to cover up the odor for a little bit. I know there's a big opposition to the antiperspirant ingredients that actually work nowadays, but i need them.
I agree with you 100%.
This isn’t quite the level of content I’ve got used to from future proof, normally great stuff but here we have a lot of anecdotal evidence and a general point that “natural” ingredients are safe without actually mentioning the ingredients, some of the most toxic substances on the planet are “natural”. I appreciate the ultimate point of “we don’t really know” but I feel like this was really just looking for views by fear mongering without any real evidence.
I think one reason why Victorians didn't think the new deodorant as something that they needed was because their underclothes took care of their sweat and they lived in climates that weren't so hot. Personally, I lived in a hot climate for a quarter of my life and didn't have the habit to put on deodorant and instead, stood in front of a fan a lot or showered and changed clothes whenever the chance presented itself because you might as well learn to stay cool and clean. Also, at the time, we didn't have the money to buy things we could do without
love your videos guys
they are so well made!
I’ve been using salt crystal deodorant for 8 years now and I find it works great for around 24 hours when used immediately after showering. That said I’m not a very “smelly” person to begin with.
The product itself also lasts for many, many, MANY uses. I’ve spent less than $15 on deodorant in the last 8 years.
Most of those have aluminum salts AFAIK.
@@handanyldzhan9232 wuuuuuut nnnoooo! Like regular solid crystal salt listed as the only ingredient would have it??
@@AdamBA380 "Salt crystal" deodorants are basically potassium alum.
@@handanyldzhan9232 OMG what a fool I’ve been
I stopped using the classic spray deodorant because some claims it is terrible. Basically, the things this video show.
For the first month, I felt that I smelled bad, but I knew that it wasn't a next-day change. By the second month, things got better, I stopped sweating like before, the smell improved and now I feel I don't need anymore.
Another thing that I figured out is that trimming my armpit helps a lot. Maybe the most essential part to me.
You can't smell you because you got used to it.
The rest of us definitely smell you.
Baking soda. That's it. I've switched to and only been using that for something like 10 years now. It doesn't get you odor free in any situation, but most of the time it's good enough
I never really used deodorants regularly, bc I live in a colder climate and basically never sweat(unless it's summer). No one ever told me I smell bad quite the opposite people like to hug me quite a lot...
I've been thinking entirely too much about deodorant lately. I ended up with a list of what's important to me (in a specific order).
1. Must not give me a rash (unfortunately this rules out all natural deodorants that have baking soda).
2. Has to work. I don't want to stink. It's deodorant not lotion.
3. Aluminum free.
4. Plastic free. (I want to save the earth, but not if it means having a huge rash, being super stinky, or clogging up my system with aluminum.
Finding a stick (or spray) that meets all four requirements is ridiculously difficult. I usually have to settle for just the first three. Sorry sea turtles.
Try Ethique
Native deodorant in the cardboard tube works well for me. I sweat a lot lol
I'm allergic to coconut so definitely get this :/ so many natural and plastic free options have coconut oil in them -_-
@@debbymendoza6875leaves stains
This is such an awesome video. I have only used crystals for ages. Never would go back. Please can you make a video on how to buy cruelty free hygiene products.
I personally use Earthwise Natural deoderant, but I've only ever seen it for sale in eastern Canada in specialty health food stores. Personally also had good experience with Green Beaver as well.
I had an allergic reaction to the aluminum in old spice when I was younger so that was my signal to switch.
I have been using WILD deodorant for a few months now and I am pleased to say that I've never smelled better in my life. They are refillable and the refils are compostable! They also have a lot of great smelling scents. It's a great alternative if you want to try natural deodorant and if you are worried about smelling weird. They are also B-certified!
I use this too. Actually, I heard about it from one of Levi and Leah's videos so I was surprised they don't use it anymore. Or maybe they do, but not while they're on the road?
Louise Geens: B-Corp includes Nestle and is not as respectable anymore. Try a small wedge of a fresh lemon instead, it works. Dermatologists recommend using The Ordinary’ glycolic acid 2-3 times a week and honestly it works, no need for any deodorant. Also, a benzoyl peroxide wash underarms and your sweat just doesn't smell, it kills the bacteria that causes the odor.
I try to avoid using deodorant because I think it’s bad for the skin and health. There are my simple rules what help me to stay odorless. I shave my armpits (hair absorbs smell, no hair- less smell). I have some rubbing alcohol with me and sometimes when it’s needed I wipe the armpits with a paper towel soaked in alcohol when in the bathroom. Also try to avoid running when not at the gym, be dressed accordingly, lose layers when needed, keep ac a little cooler when possible. Of course shower after the gym.
Definitely there are exceptions when deodorant is needed, however most of the days we can avoid it.
I also use from less to no soap when shower. My body naturally smells less, what I can’t say about the past when I used a lot of products. More products - more problems.
Shaving leaves less hair and less surface area for bacteria to grow.
You can purchase pre-packaged alcohol wipes. The medical community uses them a lot.
i only really use odorless antiperspirant with perfume/body spray when i feel like a nice scent, is aluminum really that bad? if you sweat a lot it can be uncomfortable, aside from social expectations
Can confirm, got a travel size Native to test out on a trip to Australia recently, and for general life & walking around, I found it worked well! Was honestly surprised. Price is definitely an issue, but might be worth it...
As soon as you showed Odorono I thought of the song from The Who Sell Out named after that brand, priceless!
I've never used it, I have serious allergies to a lot of things we put on our skin and never found one that didn't make me sick so I didn't bother. I've been surprised how vicious people can be when you tell them though - the same people who had never even once said I smelled would become outright hostile to me.
They are the mindless indoctrinated people
Occasionally using mandelic acid (plus moisturise and sunprotect the areas) seems to be useful if you have sensitive skin. Lol if someone gets hostile just make sure you’re wearing natural fibre and antimicrobial clothing (which everyone I know with allergies ends up needing to wear) and tell them it’s not a problem if you don’t wear plastic lol
@@lunar686 Lol. No, I see no need to use anything. Once I experienced the hostility I started asking people FIRST if they smelled me at all, I would say I was worried for an upcoming blind date and really needed to know for sure, let them get real close and take a wiff, then once they tell me there's nothing is when I tell them. I worked in a shop for a few years and it seemed to be about once a year the subject would be in the news and then hit the water cooler talk. I tried that bit on every new hire. If even one had ever said they smelled something I would have considered alternatives, but not one did.
@@burnyizland society
Or you just used the products wrong because you don't understand the ingredients.
When the COVID pandemic hit, and I started working from home, I thought it the perfect opportunity to ditch the anti-perspirant and see what happened, because I'd always found it uncomfortable and wondered if it was actually making me sweat more than if I didn't wear it. Three years later, I still don't use anti-perspirant or deodorant, and I can honestly say that I've only ever smelled my own BO a couple of times during that period when I've got particularly sweaty on a hot summer day. I tried a bunch of other lifestyle changes during the pandemic, too, including switching to cooking with as many organic wholefoods as possible, and I have a feeling a cleaner, more "natural" diet probably has some (positive) effect on the smell of what little BO I seem to have now. Don't be afraid to ditch these products if you're even a little bit skeptical about them, as I was.
Me too, I stopped during pandemic and I'm still not using deodorant. I do use perfume and I have natural deodorant for hot day, but other days I'm fine. I don't eat meat, eat lots of veggies, take care of your hormones.
@@ladyaurinot eating meat is very bad
Levi, thanks for the good content :)
I gave up and started applying the glycolic acid toner I use for my face to my pit regions at night. In the morning I use my even less expensive witch hazel there instead.
The low pH of these products are acidic enough that it kills off the bacteria that cause odor. No I have no idea if I’m killing good bacteria too but there hasn’t been any rebound odor.
The witch hazel is rather astringent so it can help me feel slightly dryer (compared to using nothing) for a couple hours after it’s applied.
I also like getting to just use the skincare products I already buy for my other body parts on my my armpit skin instead of buying a designated deodorant for it.
Sadly they don’t do anything for sweating so on occasions when I do sweat at least there’s no unpleasant aroma, it’s just uncomfortable during physical activity if my shirt has sleeves and looks gross on the pit part of non-sleeveless shirts.
I heard that if you don’t have body odor problems you can just DIY an anti-sweat product on your own with baking soda, corn starch and an application tool like a big fluffy makeup brush. I might try that
I use Secret Outlast Clear Gel Antiperspirant Deodorant(Shower Fresh scent) and I've never had a problem(not even in the summer)....however, I absolutely HATE the powder versions since they seem to not work as well AND ruin my shirts in the armpit area!
You aren’t concerned about the ingredients? My sister even uses special shampoo and lotion to avoid a lot of the chemicals.
@@Andreamom001 we're all going to die someday! I'm 40 years old and everything's been good so far! Plus, when I have tried "all natural" deodorants, I actually smelled worst than if I had used nothing at all! With secret, I only use on alternating days and it's worked for me
I actually make my deodorant with alcohol and baking soda, been doing it for years, really the BEST deodorant EVER. literally 0 smell, it works all day it's cheap, only 2 very safe ingridients... it's great!
I use the rock crystal. It's unscented, works, cheap, and last almost forever.
As a kid my favorite was the original Old Spice and in my teenage days I switched to AXE like everyone did. Today I use Dove Men. It's not horrendously expensive and it works for me.
Crystal deodorant for the past 10 years and it’s changed my life. No nasty goop feeling, no smell, no itching, the stone lasts for months.
I used to have to use a thick layer of the “clinical strength” antiperspirants and I would still smell by the end of the day. This invisible and smell free stone keeps me non-smelly for days! Crazy
You know what also helps? Not wearing plastic. Wear natural fabrics (yes, I mean natural and I think this is a good word) like cotton and linen and viscose, not plastics like polyester.
I stopped shaving during lock down (I know shock-horror!) and realised I didn't need deodorant as often. And then one day I got a deodorant on whim that is for whatever reason just a stick of rock salt that you rub on your underarms after shower (when you remember) and it works just fine. I have no idea if this has any consequence on my health whatsoever but I do feel a bit better knowing I don't put questionable paste on my skin everyday. So there's at least that.
And no, I don't smell.
...and the evidence against fast fashion and plastic materials continues to grow...lol
Viscose is a plastic...
@@fish3977 Viscose was explained to me as a fabric made from bamboo fibers and bamboo isn't plastic it's a plant/wood, so why are you defining it as plastic? Do they add something to it during processing or alter it somehow?
@@Lilacs4 It's a plastic made from cellulose from bamboo fibers.
@@thereandbackagain7034 It is cellulose, just chemically reformed into a smoother fiber shape.
I’m surprised you haven’t heard or used Nuud!!! It’s a “deodorant” from Amsterdam and I’ve been using it for almost 2 years now. All natural and one of the most eco friendly products I have in my bathroom. Corn starch biodegradable tubes and paper packaging. One small pea sized amount is all you need for 3-4 days, so that means one small tube lasts for months. It might be a big step for some people because it takes maybe about 1-2 weeks of retraining your body, so for the first week or so, there will be smell, but after that, no BO at all. I haven’t touched conventional deodorants for 2 years now and I honestly can say that I haven’t had armpit BO since I started using Nuud (I work out AND I live in Malaysia - the tropics).
And for the fact that one small tube lasts for so long, it’s super affordable.
Oh, and another thing, to “smell nice”, I just spritz on a perfume or cologne.
I don't know when I knew this, but I think it was last year when I went through a bit of an environmentalist frenzy that I acknowledged my own smell. Only then was I able to not think of my smell too much, I even corrected people around me. But I do need some still and I have found some that are considered safe and affordable (and greenwashing is expensive lol)
You "corrected people around you", are you saying you tell people who complain about your stink that you don't stink? You're the stinky one. People probably have a nickname they use for you behind your back, like my coworker Smelly Elly. 🤣
Anti-perspirant detox made me a believer that it was trapping things it shouldn't. Native actually caused a severe allergic reaction for me. I found an amazing brand of deodorant (yes, expensive) but I can't recommend it only because they can't stay in stock as is! Thank you for this video though to make people aware of the health problems associated with this HBA item we have all taken for granted.
I tried Tom’s natural deodorant and developed a bad reaction that left me unable to wear anything for a year or so (I washed frequently). Then I started making my own (whatever is in Native and other “natural” ones can be mixed together at home).
So far, no reaction and no bad BO (it’s been a few years). My grandma just used baking soda. I saw an experiment done by non-scientists that found lemon worked well…rub a slice of fresh lemon on, peel included. 🤷♀️
The baking soda in most natural deoderants irritates me. I can only use the "sensitive" versions.
I only use baking soda too 😅 I'm 25!
I also only use sodium bicarbonate and it works well for me.
I find keeping my armpit hairs short and using glycolic acid every couple of days works really well for me (and an aftershave/perfume to smell good). Not so great when I get sweaty in the summer though.
i don't know why but my brain just went "Imagine if this video was brought to you by Old Spice"
Thank you for the enlightening video! As someone who's used Old Spice for so long, I'll be making the conscious effort next time to get something better for my body.
As expensive as it might be, a stick will last for a good while anyways.
There's so many options out there as well! We're working on releasing videos with more alternatives for y'all, but please take the time to find a deo that works for you + you consider a responsible purchase ☺
You should know, much of the info is extremely cherry picked in this video, unfortunately. There's no actual link between antiperspirant and alzheimer's for example, but some studies do show increased aluminum in said people's brains. No evidence it's from your Old Spice whatsoever. The same cherry picking continues with kidney disease and breast cancer. I'd personally ask a couple doctors about it.
Whenever I used deodorant, I developed rash and itching. Eventually, stopped using it even though I was forced several times by my family to use it since my teenage years. I also agree on the fact that you smell way more with frequent application, coercing people to stick to it no matter what. It takes time for the body to reset the microbiome. Apart from Fossil Fuel industries, Cigarette Industries and Plastic industries, Cosmetic industries are the worst! I always feel we have never learnt to respect the nature of our planet Earth and in the same way we continue to treat our body as well! Thank you for making a video on this, much needed!
As a person in high school. Trust me when I say many people need this.
I haven’t used deodorant in at least 5 years. If you fix your diet and avoid eating caustic foods like chilli, onion and garlic (which should be avoided anyway if you ask yogis or Buddhists), and make sure to shower daily, you’ll never smell strong enough for people near you to consciously detect your scent.
How about doing it yourself? Natural sandalwood oil+ soda + water makes a great one and I ve been using it for months
I did the change to natural homemade deodorant just as a lost attempt, due to the Alzheimer’s paper, to see if anything would come of it.
It’s truly eye opening how much exercise I can do now without smelling bad with the homemade one
Set aside the harmful ingredient conversation for a moment, the homemade one is much more powerful than the traditional ones (you do sweat but your sweat doesn’t smell bad)
In my case I just use 50% coconut oil and 50% baking soda. Works like a charm👌🏼
That old man fishing with a dollar commercial gets me everytime.
"OhhhHhhHh, almost got it. You gotta be quicker than that." 😏
its kinda like shampoo, most don't always need it, but some often do :)
"Teenagers are awful." I enjoy that you recognize you were a sincere part of the movement that antagonized my migraines in high school. I'll take your sentiment as an apology. XP
Edit: If anyone is looking for a nice alternative deodorant that doesn't cause their pits to flare, if you don't mind the charcoal getting on the inside of your clothes (doesn't stain), little seed farm's deodorant is nice. It uses goat's milk, jojoba, and charcoal. I don't go for any of the scents because they don't seem strong enough. The charcoal seems to really absorb smells, but it may not be for people who have things like hyperhidrosis. I'm not going to link it here because it's an easy google search and I'm not being paid by them. :3
I've been using Little Seed Farm too. I know that I've bought two jars since 2019 - one jar lasts forever, so it seems really expensive until you realize that a jar lasts at least a year.
I've stopped using deodorant and antiperspirants in the last 3 months and my BO has considerably become tamer over time. Just shower daily, use soft soaps, and you'll smell like you're *supposed* to smell.
Seriously. I think so many issues could be avoided if people just like... *washed* themselves properly.
Hmm, a reason why the victorian and edwardian women probably saw no need for deodorant might be the magic of wearing linen undershirts. Linen and similar fabrics like hemp are way more antibacterial than cotton. And you changed the undershirt daily if you could afford it plus there were things like underarm pads to protect your outer layers. Also looser constructed woven underwear instead of clingy thin knit jersey nowadays dries quicker and is more comfortable in summer.
And as a pro tip: Just carry a fresh shirt. A T-shirt weighs not much and you have not just a dry nice shirt but also you can use the old as a towel after you washed your pits.
I have crystal deodorant that is Aluminum Chlorohydrate free. It lasts for years, is "natural" and scent-free. I am surprised you didn't talk about the crystal deo option.
The “smellier after deodorant effect” is 100% real. I’ve never been a deodorant person, I just never felt the need and so I didn’t really build the habit of using it, and I RARELY smell bad, even living in a tropical country.
My husband, on the other hand, uses copious amounts of Old Spice every single day (I think he’s actually addicted), and he is a pretty smelly boy, haha.
I do know that male and female hormonal balances vary, which of course is an important variable, but he definitely smells more than average (even compared to his family members), which leads him to use even more deodorant, and it’s just a vicious cycle.
I, on the other hand, am WAY less smelly than other women I know (including family). And yes, I sometimes ask my husband to smell me, just to make sure I’m not delusional, haha.
Bottom line: if you can, avoid deodorants at all cost. Don’t even get into it, you’ll just get trapped. 😅
Do you ever thought of sharing your microbiome with your hb?
Same here. Barely used deodorant as well. I'm glad i never did.
I did not use it but when I turned 14 I smelled like shit and started using it now at 18 i finally smell good I am male and I use a shit ton
Agreed. I stopped using it about 10 years ago, and never looked back. I forget that it’s even a thing most of the time. I’ll get disgusted looks from folk when I say I don’t use deodorant, but those same people will be the first to admit that they’ve never smelled me. (But I completely get you on the delusional thing, I’ve definitely had my share of check ins with my friends or partner whenever the topic comes up)
@@sendoh7x I’d love nothing more 😅 doing laundry would be a breeze