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Stopping Underarm Odor Without Antiperspirant

Q. I am looking for a deodorant that is just a deodorant, not an antiperspirant as well. I can’t seem to find one. Your recommendation?

A. Some readers recommend baking soda. One suggested, “Take a wet washcloth and dip it in baking soda, then apply under your arms. It does not stop you from sweating, but it stops you from smelling.” Others prefer milk of magnesia as an underarm deodorant.

There is a growing controversy about the safety of ingredients in most antiperspirants. To read about the latest research and find links to the original data click here.

Should you wish to learn more about MoM (milk of magnesia) as a deodorant you can read some of the comments below or check out these stories.

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Joe Graedon is a pharmacologist who has dedicated his career to making drug information understandable to consumers. His best-selling book, The People’s Pharmacy, was published in 1976 and led to a syndicated newspaper column, syndicated public radio show and web site. In 2006, Long Island University awarded him an honorary doctorate as “one of the country's leading drug experts for the consumer.”.
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