Deodorant

[Sewingsista]

After armpits on my white t shirts turned yellow I’ve switched to using Mitchum roll on at night, washing off in shower in morning then applying biosen roll on. I’m worried I’ll sweat and smell without the Mitchum but want to save my clothes from staining from the aluminium in it. Help.

Are you washing your pits with proper soap?
I use glycolic acid on my pits a couple of nights a week and I think it helps. Also wear as much cotton as I can.

I used to get build up on my clothes, and deodorants weren't even working, so I started making my own with shea butter, coconut oil, bicarb and arrowroot. These were great and didn't build up. Recently I started using the Wild refillable and found it works well and doesn't build up. A bit pricey but I get it on Clubcard prices for £4.

I'm confused as to how wearing Mitchum at night and then washing it off in the morning helps or makes any difference to the daytime?

I have used a crystal deodorant in the past, in the winter time. It was fine. I'm not sure I'd trust it on a warm or hot day or for exercise, though. I've been back to Mitchum for a few years, but you've reminded me that the time of year for the crystal deod is coming up.

If you struggle to get the marks out of your tops try saturating in white vinegar and letting that soak in before washing.
I use dove or sure and layer the cream stick deodorant with the spray over the top and that keeps me dry and smelling fresh and I’m a very sweaty person.
i also use bars of soap in the shower, the detol one preferably and that kills and smell too.

Founder of a small natural deodorant brand here, so take this with that in mind!

Sounds like Biosen has become your main deodorant already, and it might be enough on its own. Have you tried it alone on a quiet day at home? A sniff check from someone you trust helps too, since we’re often our own harshest judges.

What worries you most about dropping the Mitchum: the smell, or the sweat itself?

Cotton tops and a proper bar of soap in the morning help too, btw :)