So, my armpits have been through a lot lately. I seem to be allergic to "invisible" solid deodorant, and while in the olden days there was always 15,000 choices in the deodorant isle that DID leave white marks on little black dresses, now there are only one or two. I get impatient trying to stare them down. Also, I have bought into the possible Old Wives' Tale that it's giving us all breast cancer. So, a year or so ago I quit using deodorant altogether. "Gross!", you might say, and you might just be right. I can go days and days without stinking or sweating and then one day I'll be dripping and fainting over the smell. This is embarrassing when it happens. Especially when somebody comes in for a hug.
Anyways, I was lamenting about this the other day to my Fabulous friend "J" (I'm withholding her name in case this story embarrasses her more than it does me), and she mentioned that she has been using Distilled White Vinegar on a cotton ball in her armpit. No sweating. No stinking. So I tried it. AND IT WORKS. It seems so simple, and yet, it's pretty obvious. I have been using this stuff for years on my hardwood floors and adding a cup to my linens to get out the smell, and for an all-natural cleaning product. Why not as a deodorant? Anyways, it's a miracle. Give it a try!
5 comments:
I'm excited to try this because I think that deodorant poisons us too! I use the crystal rock type one and it's not always as effective as I would like. Thanks!!!! Jacqui
You'll be the true tester in 100 degree heat every day. Let me know how it works!
No need to protect my identity, I'm quite proud of this trick. However the true genius behind the idea is another of our fabulous friends, he may be embarrassed, so let's call him "K" to keep it anonymous :)
Are you sure it works, and don't you then smell like vinegar?
I have an entire book on Vinegar, and what you can use it for. You would be amazed at all the ideas. Later if I get around to it, I will tell you some of the health benefits.
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