Can you use natural deodorant and antiperspirant together?

Can I Use Both? You don’t have to choose between having stinky armpits or soggy armpits. As long as you use antiperspirant and deodorant correctly, you can certainly use them together to control sweat and eliminate foul body odor.

What is a homemade antiperspirant?

Homemade Deodorant Recipe 2 tablespoons baking soda. 6 tablespoons cornstarch. 2–3 tablespoons unrefined coconut oil. 10–20 drops essential oil. 10–20 drops tea tree oil.

How do you make your own deodorant that really works?

DIY Natural Deodorant… That Actually Works!

  1. 2 1/2 tbsp unrefined coconut oil.
  2. 2 1/2 tbsp unrefined shea butter.
  3. 1/4 cup arrowroot starch/flour.
  4. 1 1/2 tbsp baking soda.
  5. 6 drops lavender essential oil.
  6. 6 drops grapefruit essential oil.
  7. 1 drop tea tree essential oil (optional)*

Can antiperspirants be natural?

So while a natural antiperspirant doesn’t technically exist, natural deodorants with drying properties do, and there are certain moisture-absorbing ingredients you can look for.

Do I need both deodorant and antiperspirant?

How to choose between antiperspirant and deodorant. If you want to control sweating and avoid underarm wetness, you should use an antiperspirant. But if you don’t sweat excessively, and just want to limit body odor and smell fresh, deodorant is all you’ll need.

What happens if you use too much antiperspirant?

Dr. Chan explained, “Too much aluminum in your body can cause bone diseases or dementia. Usually, excess aluminum is filtered out of your body by your kidneys. So, people with weakened kidney function can’t filter aluminum fast enough.

How can I dry my armpits without antiperspirant?

8 Deodorant Alternatives to Keep Your Pits Dry

  1. All-natural deodorants. First, check the label on your current natural deodorant.
  2. Baking soda and cornstarch. Baking soda expertly masks almost any funky smell — including body odor.
  3. Lemon juice.
  4. Rubbing alcohol.
  5. Essential oils.
  6. Witch hazel.
  7. DIY deodorant.
  8. Sweat proof undershirt.

Why do I still sweat with antiperspirant on?

Contrary to popular belief, deodorant doesn’t stop sweat. Deodorant will only mask body odor and prevent sweat-loving bacteria from stinking up your pits. So, if you’re sweating with deodorant, it’s because deodorant isn’t designed to stop the sweat.

How do I detox my armpits when switching to natural deodorant?

ADDITIONAL TIPS Apply a natural starch powder, such as arrowroot powder or cornstarch, to the underarms after applying your deodorant. The starch will help absorb some of the excess moisture you may experience as your body flushes out all of the toxins trapped inside.