I was having an issue with itchy patches of skin near my armpits. On a hunch, I stopped using my Tom's deodorant, going au natural - working from home in a climate-controlled environment (and not being a heavy sweater) means I don't have to worry about offending anyone.
The result has been great. The itchy patches cleared up in a matter of days and I haven't had any issues. I can't see using a chemical-based deodorant and I'm afraid of trying a bunch of other natural options that either don't work or have a weird texture.
Still, when I go out in public, I want to be sure that I'm not offensive. I'm curious about mineral salts/alum crystals and other options, but don't know where to start. Do they work? Are they hypo-allergenic? Are they ridiculously fragile (or expensive)? Should I be worried about the alum content?
Help me out!
The result has been great. The itchy patches cleared up in a matter of days and I haven't had any issues. I can't see using a chemical-based deodorant and I'm afraid of trying a bunch of other natural options that either don't work or have a weird texture.
Still, when I go out in public, I want to be sure that I'm not offensive. I'm curious about mineral salts/alum crystals and other options, but don't know where to start. Do they work? Are they hypo-allergenic? Are they ridiculously fragile (or expensive)? Should I be worried about the alum content?
Help me out!
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