why does it sting under my arms when I use deodorant?

Question

It usually lasts 30 seconds-a couple minutes and it stings!!

It's the spray kind.

Answer 1

Assuming you are not shaving and then putting it on....you might be a bit allergic/sensitive to one of the ingredients in your deoderant. Try switching to another brand and see if it helps.

Answer 2

Maybe you damaged the skin some what while shaving . Make sure to use a soapy lather or a lotion when you shave. Never shave underarms dry. This will definitely make them sting when you use deodorant. If you already lather up or use lotion then it must be something in the deodorant itself. Try one for sensitive skin.
Hope this helps.

Answer 3

This happens to me too. It usually happens after I shave. So annoying. Use a good deodorant like dove.

Answer 4

you arent using a good deodorant ..
change your deodorant :)
shave ur hair over there if u do have hair.. and take shower many times a day

Answer 5

Maybe beacuse you shave it, and when you shave it you dont use alot of shaving cream, then you use hot water. I would try using ALOT of shaving cream, then use cold water to rinse. Dont even rinse alot just dry with a towel

Answer 6

You sure your not holding a jelly fish?

Probably a allergic reaction. Or if you shave there, it can cause that-Try another brand?

Answer 7

maybe ur allergic to it, try a milder deodorant, and try not to use alot, and if u shave ur armpits, be careful and try not to cut urself.

Answer 8

its probably because you accidentally cut yourself there somehow...or something bit you. it sounds odd, but its true. or possibly you have n allergic reaction to something in there.