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Super gentle deodorant for 12yo

20 replies

JohnnyMcGrathSaysFuckOff · 13/11/2026 07:54

DD1 is nearly 12.

A while back she said she wanted to start using deodorant so I gave her a stick of mine. But she found it itchy so stopped.

Recently she has been saying she's noticing herself smelling. She wants to try again with a different brand.

Does anyone have recommendations for something super gentle she could try?

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JohnnyMcGrathSaysFuckOff · 13/11/2026 07:54

Sorry, relevant: mine is the old fashioned Dove solid one with blue cap.

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AlwaysRightISwear · 13/11/2026 07:55

Dove.

AlwaysRightISwear · 13/11/2026 07:56

Oh sorry. I don't know anything better than Dove.

is she abrading her skin shaving at all?

Missey85 · 13/11/2026 07:58

Another one for dove it's my favourite

PopPopHopAbout · 13/11/2026 08:00

Try Fussy. It's a deodorant not anti-perspirant so won't stop her sweating. Try one of the refills before committing to buying the holder.

DidoAndAeneasWereInLove · 13/11/2026 08:02

I’d also recommend Fussy. Also Sure Maximum Protection. I have very challenging armpits and this is one of the few that doesn’t irritate me.

Cherrycola4 · 13/11/2026 08:04

Lush do three natural ones.

FruAashild · 13/11/2026 08:05

Wild or Fussy. Mainly deodorants but I think Wild are now doing antiperspirant as well.

TheGiddyFinch · 13/11/2026 08:05

Fussy gave me the worst possible reaction. It was a burning and itching sensation all at the same time. I use Dove without issue.

JohnnyMcGrathSaysFuckOff · 13/11/2026 08:08

😁 at "challenging armpits"

She doesn't shave as no underarm hair.

Okay I'm going to buy her a Sure and a Fussy and she can try them out. Thanks!

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PineappleOnAStick · 13/11/2026 08:11

My dd has numerous chemical allergies so had to be careful what she uses and she has sanex deodorant.

BelleEpoque27 · 13/11/2026 08:12

I react to most deodorants (including Dove) and now use Fussy with no problems at all. It's brilliant, so gentle and I never smell.

Previously I used Mitchum unperfumed roll on, but it's very wet and annoying to use.

Ilovefoodandwine · 13/11/2026 08:12

We get on with Mitcham spray and dd is very sensitive

VioletsTale · 13/11/2026 12:13

Sanex sensitive skin roll on. The peachy coloured one.

ColinISabirthdaycake · Yesterday 16:18

Faith and Nature work well and have lots of fragrances, you can get a roll on or a spray, although some of the fragrances seem to only be available online.

macshoto · Yesterday 16:23

https://www.saltoftheearthnatural.com/en/search/crystal-deodorant is good. No scent, doesn’t stop you sweating, but does stop the smell.

nannyl · Yesterday 16:24

another vote for wild

clareykb · Yesterday 16:26

My teens use fussy and have converted me to it.

OakleyStreetisnotinChelsea · Yesterday 16:40

Nuud is brilliant and really does stop all pong. They have started doing a stick now too for those that don't like rubbing a cream in. My teen boys are stinky free with it.

Denimbee27 · Yesterday 16:51

My 12 year old has sensitive skin & excema she started with natural aluminium free we found in tkmaxx bur would occasionally use my sanex now using Mitchum roll on as end of the summer last year she was concerned she still smelt of body odour this one has really helped. My other daughter has just started using sure whole body and that’s also good keeps her fresh all day

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