If you often forget to use deodorant, and for anyone who struggles with odours this is definitely a hack worth trying
Hack
Washing your armpits with face cleanser to blitz underarm odour without using deodorant.
Test Our sweat is odourless – it’s bacteria on our underarms that causes any smells we might encounter. So the theory is: eliminate the bacteria to eliminate the odours. This hack uses benzoyl peroxide, a skincare ingredient used in acne products that is available over the counter in the form of a face wash. Get yourself some Benzac Ac 5 Wash and, in the shower, apply it to your pits as you would soap. Then go deliberately deodorant-free, armed with a lot of hope. But beware, it’s not a 100% odour deterrent as such.
Verdict For anyone who struggles with odours, this is definitely a hack worth trying (although it can be drying on armpit skin). It could be worth combining this with a gentle deodorant.
Adapted From: The Guardian
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