Miss Peregrine Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 I have been using plain, original flavor milk of magnesia for three days. TMI but I usually have a hard time finding a deodorant that keeps me from smelling. The " natural" ones don't work for me. Clinical strength, men's, I've tried them all. This is day three and there is no smell. It's been pretty warm here( even hot some days) and I am actually thrilled that it is working. Anyway, I thought maybe this would be of use to someone. :) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IfIOnly Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 I've started using peroxide applied with a cotton ball after my shower followed by cornstartch, baking soda, and essential oil powder. It's the only natural combo that has worked for my terrible body odor. Just milk of magnesia would be simpler though, so I may give that a try. Thanks! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kewb Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 Glad it is working for you. MOM did nothing for me. I still have not found a combo that works for nore more than an hour or two. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isabella Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 Baking Soda (or Bicarb Soda as well call it in Australia) is what I use, and I don't smell after a hot day of working physically. I usually add a few drops of essential oil to a container of the BS. I apply the 'deodorant' by wetting a few fingers under the tap, dipping it in the BS, and rubbing it on underarms. It even works if you are already smelly! :) I think because it alters the ph, as Milk of Magnesia would do, it changes the conditions of your underarms that the odour producing bacteria can't proliferate! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xixstar Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 Yay, that is my favorite. I add lavender essential oil to it for the best result. My favorite part is that when it wears off at night, I find I have a normal mild BO smell whereas my commercial deodorant would wear off and I would smell quite foul. And a little bit goes a long way - only need 3 drops per arm. I keep it in a lotion squeeze bottle so I can just pour out a few drops at a time. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheryl Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 Now if there would be one that would cease perspiration too! I've tried natural deodorants that keep body odor at bay, but I still perspire.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cottonwood Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 Neat! Primal Pit Paste works for me, but only in the winter :lol: Best thing for me...........lime juice swiped on straight from the lime. It breaks out my friend, but then she swipes baking soda right on top to neutralize it but it doesn't block the odor blocking portion. lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 Wouldn't the baking soda or milk of magnesia options turn your underarms (and your clothing) white? Or do you use so little of it that once it dries, it is invisible? I feel like I'm missing a step somewhere, because I'm picturing white sweat stains on clothes. I like the all-natural idea, so that's why I'm asking. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tess in the Burbs Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 I just tried this: http://schmidtsdeodorant.com And it works!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Peregrine Posted March 17, 2015 Author Share Posted March 17, 2015 Wouldn't the baking soda or milk of magnesia options turn your underarms (and your clothing) white? Or do you use so little of it that once it dries, it is invisible? I feel like I'm missing a step somewhere, because I'm picturing white sweat stains on clothes. I like the all-natural idea, so that's why I'm asking. :) I haven't noticed white pits. My regular deodorant leaves white on my clothes, though. I just pour a little MOM into the lid and dip a cotton ball in. It is wet but not sopping. I pat it on. It dries pretty quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xixstar Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 Wouldn't the baking soda or milk of magnesia options turn your underarms (and your clothing) white? Or do you use so little of it that once it dries, it is invisible? I feel like I'm missing a step somewhere, because I'm picturing white sweat stains on clothes. I like the all-natural idea, so that's why I'm asking. :) Not at all - I just use enough to cover the area. Only time I get spots if I accidental drip on my clothes (typically when I am running late). I prefer to put it on before I get dresses and give it a moment to dry. I learned to apply much less so it didn't take as long to dry and worked just as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxbridgeacademy Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 Magnisium oil is supposed to work even better then MOM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaneEyre Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 I've been using vinegar. It seems to work pretty good for me. There is still a very faint vinegar smell, so don't try it if that bothers you :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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