Have Mitchum changed their formula?

[themagicnumberthree]

I've been using Mitchum roll on deodorant for years as it's the only deodorant that stops me smelling since I hit perimenopause. However, over the last few weeks my underarms have been unbearably itchy to the point where it's waking me up at night. I'm wondering if the formula of Mitchum may have changed, and if so, whether there's an alternative deodorant that will stop me smelling without going round scratching like a baboon??

Just to add to my earlier post, my daughter used the unscented version of the roll on in this case.

Mitchum need to check external suppliers of their ingredients I would think. Something has definitely gone awry here.

Weirdly I’ve had no reactions when using the scented versions. And I say that as someone who is quite sensitive with my skin. I have clearly got toughened pits of steel!

I am so glad I have seen this! I have used Mitchum for years and love it but recently have had to stop using it as it makes me so itchy and sore

I know this is a zombie thread, but it’s eye opening. Been using Mitchum for years and have developed a persistent weird rash this last few months.

Ive also recently had burns under my arms & feeling itchy and more smelly!
Im gutted because it was the only thing that i felt confident using.

My daughter was talking about Mitchum and they have changed ingredients. I have been using Fussy deodorant for a few years now and absolutely love it never felt sweaty or smelly

I've found the same thing. They reckon they haven't changed their formula but I'm v. dubious.

Thank you for this, I've been itching a while and I think it's this.

I can't believe this- been using for years with no issues and now started itching.

I found mitchum started to irritate me too after years of use and no issues! I've switched to the sure maximum protection 3x cream, and it's working really well. It's a bugger to get off though, have to really scrub my pits in the shower to remove it all!

I've used the solid unscented one for donkeys years so how come one of their ingredients listed in the unscented one is "parfum"???

I've had exactly the same issue. Burning and itching under my armpits. I've had dry skin recently so I was blaming on my skin. Clearly wrongly.
Will go out and buy something else tomorrow.

Mitchum used to be fragrance free even though it didn’t officially claim the classification. They only labeled it unscented which is different and can contain masking fragrance. It was the go-to product for countless allergy sufferers. They recently changed the formula and added fragrance. It is no longer a safe product for anyone with sensitivities or allergies to fragrance.

Oh wow I have been getting an itchy rash from using the stick Mitchum - it was a weird one in the creases, turned very dark red. Took ages to get rid of it. I didn’t twig that it was the deodorant, but I had been noticing that neither the stick nor the cream were working as well as before. I now need the stick plus the perfume free spray on top!!
So disappointing.

I’ve had an itchy pit for weeks (just one) so stopped using the roll on and moved to the spray thing.

Thought it was just me.

https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/_chat/5406037-mitchum-burning-sensation?utm_campaign=thread&utm_medium=app_share

Mitchum needs to read this thread, if they haven’t already, and cease being in denial.

See previous post - on this thread someone has photos of old and new pink roll on which clearly shows that the formula HAS changed.

Yes its no longer working for me and I'm itchy its ridiculous pay a fortune still wet and stinky

I saw a video on tiktok about this today, loads of people are ending up with welts / abscesses under their armpits and have linked it to Mitcham. The video showed a roll on version. I use the spray and haven't had any problems personally but it's definitely a thing.

I use the Mitchum unfragranced roll-on, and dh uses the men’s roll-on, and neither of us have noticed any problems - sorry, @themagicnumberthree.

I’m also itching under both arms!

They’ve just put a statement out on instagram about the issue.

www.mumsnet.com/talk/_chat/5407001-message-from-mitchum-regarding-skin-issue

Not sure I still have the one that caused the issue, to check batch number. Would love if it was just this as it was always the best deodorant.

Ooh, interested to see this but page seems to be gone.

I went to their instagram page and the message is still there.