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4.5
For me, there is nothing I have tried that can compare! Since I can remember I have been self-conscious about overactive perspiration and often having a smelly right armpit when I became anxious! Nothing helped... even drysol wasn't completely effective. I gave this powder a shot, expecting minimal results, and to my surprise, it truly made a positive and profound impact on my life. I no longer had to worry about the type of shirt I wore, or my armpit(s) smelling... it's a very embarrassing chronic problem, and one that affects your self-esteem and relationships. So... to get to my point... i couldn't believe that something actually worked. On its own, it worked better than any deodorant I have tried ( countless), but found I would have to re-apply often on busy work days when I was stressed or feeling anxious. But the real remedy came when I started applying a thin layer of cocconut oil to my armpits and then patting the powder on top of it until the area felt dry and was covered. ( lightly... not a super thick caky crumbly layer). I think it is the antibacterial properties of the oil coupled with the oil helping to keep the powder adhered to my armpit that was really the big fixer! Even if I do sweat a little when using this method, the swear doesn't smell! I rarely have to reapply during the day and even if I do, my armpits are only slightly moist and pretty much smell like nothing.... and that is not the case if i don't use it! The powder is fresh smelling, but not overbearing like some deodarants can be... in fact, I feel like the worst smell is that stale sweet deodorant smell that sometimes mixes with body odor. With this powder, at least for me... I literally can smell my armpit after working out or a stressful work day and it smells like nothing. Takes me literally 20 seconds to apply in the morning and usually carry the powder in my bag just in case I need more. Also, it's a safe alternative to the chemicals/ toxins in deodorant.Only 2 negatives are that it can be a little messsy... usually have powder Marks inside my shirts and a little more pricey than regular deodorant. ... and, if you use my method, you could end up with blocked sweat glands once n' awhile... I have had a few red lumps (mildly painful) in my arm pits that last for a week or so but then resolve on their own, but having used this powder for several years, it's been a small price to pay and doesn't happen often. Doesn't sound like everyone has had the same experience as me on here, but I would definitely suggest adding the coconut oil before giving up on it! Two disclaimers... one is that I have never tried any other deodorant powder so maybe other brands are just as good, secondly, I imagine blocking your sweat Glands with the oil/ powder isn't something a doctor would reccomend but I have had no major issues with it
