WHY is my deodorant making me ITCH??

Question

You know you're a lady when all you want to do is sit there and scratch your armpits.
But seriously- I have tried a lot of deodorants and I always end up with the same freaking rash. I've gotten a rash so horrid before it went from my chest to down the middle of my arms -- EW! And the pain..!
I have pretty sensitive skin... The only deodorant I can use is Dove's deodorant for sensitive skin, but...(it's silly I know) I don't like the fragrance.
So I've been running everywhere (with itchy pits) looking for a skin-friendly deodorant.

Btw; I heard somewhere that most deodorants are really harsh because they have small deposits of.. mercury in them, or something like that. I heard that most deodorants had tiny bits of that, which is used as an anti-perspirant because it clogs the skin. I guess most skins can handle it.. but my skin is wimpy. :(
Do you know of a more skin-friendly deodorant I could try? Preferably one that smells nice, of course.

Answer 1

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Try this - it really works and does not stain clothes
Take a fresh lemon and cut off a slice. Rub your armpits with this slice of lemon. You will not smell sweaty all day, but stay fresh and slightly lemony. A completely natural and non allergic solution.

Answer 2

I think it's some sort of aluminum that's in deodorants? Anyway, I had the same problem, and what I started doing was putting deodorant on every other day, or, when I could, every two days. It helped out so much...I don't have the problem at all anymore, and I use regular Dove deodorant. I am not a particularly heavy sweater and do not have a particularly bad odor problem, so if you are like that also, it might help you. What I tried before that that also helped was using an all-natural deodorant...you can get them at health food stores and stuff like that, Whole Foods, etc. I didn't itch, and I didn't smell, but it didn't have any anti-perspirant, and even though I don't sweat a lot, it still made me wetter than I was comfortable with while I was working, so I gave that up and that was when I decided to see how long I could go between applications without having any issues with smell or sweat. So try it out on whatever sensitive-skin deodorant you use now...give it a week or so to make your decision. I hope it works out as well for you as it did for me...the other plus is that, obviously, you will spend half as much money on deodorant :)

Answer 3

Deodorant For Allergic Skin

Answer 4

I have decided that its not the aluminum that is causing the itch. I thought it was but now know thats not it because a brand called Lady's Choice that is now discontinued never made me itch and had more aluminum than Dove. But Dove along with some others itch me like crazy. The reason I used lady's choice is because I never had an itch problem using it. There must be some other ingredient involved that is culprit.

Answer 5

I have the same problem with deodorants and body washes. There's simply too many to try and rule out all but a few. I wash with Ivory hard bar or with Palmolive. I prefer Ivory but can't always find the equivalent here in France. After I bath and I am dry, using a makeup powder brush, I dust on some corn starch in the pits of my arms. That's it.
It seems to work well for me.

Answer 6

http://int.clarins.com/clarins/beauty/gentle_care_cream_deodorant.html

http://www.saffronrouge.com/body-care/deodorants
aluminum free antiperspirants. Organically scented & great for sensitive skin. ... for sensitive skin. Deodorant Floral is a creamy, gentle lotion with claming ...

http://www.vitacost.com/HomeHealthDeodorantHerbalMagic/csrc=SHOPFEED-yahoossp
Herbal Magic Roll-On Deodorant eliminates Body Odor and Helps Reduce Wetness. Safe for Sensitive Skin. Roll on deodorant with Jasmine Scent. Eliminates Body Odor and...

some brands that can be found at most stores rather than the above online aites are;
mitchum for women clear gel
Degree Ultra Dry for sensitive skin
Almay power fresh
Fa roll-on

or check a local natural food store as they have natural products that make serve your purpose also.

Answer 7

A lot of people are allergic to deodorants, read the label and what's in them, it's scary.
Wash twice a day with dove soap and try and keep clean, you'd be surprised that maybe you don't need deodorant.

Answer 8

I have the same problem but I just recently started having it with the deodorant. I can only shave my armpits every 3 or 4 days because I get the worst razor burn and I go around scratching 'til my fingers hurt and my skin is raw. Honestly.. nothing works.. gel or roll on sorta works but I can't remember because I don't care for the wetness under my arm.. So basically I shove my shirt under my pits so they don't touch and I just suffer.. so I feel your pain!

Answer 9

Use hydro cortisone cream twice a day for a week to clear the the itch and irritation Old Spice High Endurance Original doesn't contain that ingredient ..i have a stick here and just checked it out ,,Give that a try ,,

Answer 10

I experience the same problem, so now have discontinued to use a deodorant.
Instead I carry a small pack of cleansing wipes to use when needed..
Deodorants tend to make your face sweat, as the perspiration has to come out somewhere.

Answer 11

Try using a different deoderent. It is likely you had a reaction to that one. Put some cream on under your arm and if the rash is still there after you change deoderents, see a doctor.

Good luck!