To not wear antiperspirant to my job in healthcare?

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I've tried all sorts, none of which work. I've tried Dove max protection and Triple Dry as well as many of the usual supermarket bought ones. I still end up smelling! I've used Lush deodorant before which doesn't stop me sweating but does get rid of the smell. I don't know what else to try.

WIBU to use the lush deodorant for work but potentially end up with sweat patches on hot / busy days?

I use antiperspirant intermittently as it can make the smell worse. One thing I notice is to really clean your armpits with a slightly rough wash mitt.
I use patchouli and lavender essential oil ( neat) most days and antiperspirant two or three times a week.
Yes, I smell of patchouli and lavender but there you go.

I sweat quite a lot but am lucky enough not to smell. Would be nice to reduce the sweating some days though as people assume sweat = smell and it's just not true for everyone. And yes I have confirmed this and no I'm not in denial. Lol

Sometimes I find I haven't scrubbed off the anti-perspirant as they are so strong so you aren't applying a new layer on clean skin? I use shield soap with a friction sponge.
What about a crystal deodrant?

I weaned myself off anti-perspirant, I was suffering from very excessive sweating for a few years. I think it is caused by the toxic load so pursuing a healthy diet with plenty of fibre and minimising toxins is the way forward. I used clay detox treatments on my armpits which were really helpful, just google it, it’s a mix of clay and witch hazel and you use as often as you need to. It only takes 10 minutes or so but well worth it.

Mitchum

When I became peri-menopausal, my armpits truly ran with sweat and became so smelly. Endless washing and deodorant wipes throughout the day made not a jot of difference. I was so embarrassed! I switched to Mitchum which helped quite a bit but really needed something else and so I turned to my husband’s choice. It wasn’t a choice , actually... as he had suffered with excessive sweat as well as odour as a late teen. His GP prescribed ‘Odaban.’ It’s name suggests that it only deals with smell but it also deals with excessive sweating. He sprays it on once a week as it is very strong. You can now buy it over the counter; you can’t buy it off the shelf. Hope that might be an option for you.
I really feel for you 💐

PS... I think you can get it on the internet.

It sounds like you've found a solution to any smell with the Lush product right? I'd say that although it's not ideal, sweat isn't going to offend anyone, it is the smell that bothers some people. You can help prevent the sweat itself from smelling by not eating things that can cause it to smell (onion, garlic, curry) and as long as you're clean there shouldn't be any bacteria lingering to create an odor once you do sweat. Showering 2x per day and paying attention to the situation like you are, I don't think you have to worry about being smelly. As for the sweat, I've heard botox injections can help with that. There are other things too, medications, that can help with excess sweat. Also, i recently saw a long commercial for a deodorant called Lumedeo. Sounded good, but i don't have any 1st hand experience with it.

Have you tried the ones you use once a night? I used to sweat bad during the summer, i use at night for few days a week and it reduces sweating.
I never have to use spray during the day now.

Mitchum & don't get washed or showered with shower gel, use proper soap instead, shower gel leaves deposits which stop deodorant working.

YABU we had a carer in our home who said she couldn't use any deodorant. There will be one for you, try organic, homemade, just anything. It's not fair on staff, clients/patient's or families for you not too.

Absolutely to the dettol laundry stuff. Use in place of fabric softener and it kills the smell. Works on DH work clothes.
I’d choose being smell free over dry, so use what works. I use the natural deodorant company.
If you’re showering in the Kenton and only putting deodorant on at nine but, then you’re essentially going to work with no deodorant on!

Mitchum sports all the way!!!! I have post baby sweats and it’s just awful. Only thing that has helped us mitchum sports but the original is real good too. I know because I stole hubbys one and it was real good

I use dettol laundry wash in my rinse cycle as I dont like to wash a lot of my clothes at 60 c . I find it works well and kills any smell and I assume bacteria

I’m very similar and am glad I don’t have any kind of uniform to wear. I tend to wear black/dark or white tops with short sleeves and a cardigan. The doctor told me the only beneficial thing would be to have my arm pits botoxed. I use the Mitchum powder fresh as it’s a nice smell but doesn’t stop the wet. I’ve also found a lot of my tops are ruined after a while from sweat/sweat combined with deodorant that goes hard and off colour.

Try this

www.boots.com/sanex-dermo-sensitive-roll-on-deodorant-50ml-10088395

It’s the only one I’ve found that really works!

Not sure if it has been mentioned with all the great tips but do a clean of your washing machine with vinegar as well
Just run a high temperature wash with a cup of white vinegar

Mitchum is supposed to be super strength. Have you considered having your underarm sweatglands removed. I know a couple if females who had this done as the sweating was beginning to affect there mental health.

mitchum gives me instant,chronic head pain. i hate it. when i waitressed i used odaban../it works,but i used to wait til it dried then dust with baby powder because it would cause flare ups..(sensitive skin and underarm excema was hell)...i also think medicated soap(dettol do one)is best for actually washing underarms. if i felt particularly sweaty or any hint of odour id probably apply a shake of bicarb of soda-directly onto skin before enen get in shower...... i have used sure cream stick thing deo. maximum protection for the last couple of yrs and find it actually prevents wetness and odour. xx

Mitchum, i use the roll on and the spray on a heavy day

Sorry everyone who said it but Mitchum is shite.... stained all my clothes but didn’t stop the whiff....... it sounds like you may have hyperhidrosis as do I.... driclor (aluminium chloride hexahydrate) roll on works or Botox every six months are the only real solutions I have heard of..... but beware driclor can cause a rash so maybe unscented moisturiser first

Driclor changed my life. I used to sweat and smell and be too embarrassed to wear certain clothes, now I only need to put it on once a week and be bone dry all dry.

*day, not dry!

Used to use driclor here too, also anhydrol forte. Ask the chemist, I think the anhydrol is over the counter still (and great for feet). However, can’t remember if it’s driclor or perspirex but I changed to dove max strength as one really dried my underarm skin out in an uncomfortable way. Dove max strength is also better if you put it on before bed (I often don’t, but bedtime is by far the more effective time to put it on).

Hi I work as a nurse, wash your uniforms at 60oC. I used Mitchum for years but all of a sudden it wasn’t as effective think they changed the ingredients. What I would recommend is Soft and Gentle it works a treat hope this helps.