Q. I have a problem with sweaty armpits no matter how much deodorant I use. I know that there are times when I don’t smell so great.
I would like to avoid using aluminum in antiperspirants as much as possible because I have heard that it might not be good for the brain. Are there any home remedies that can help?
A. Let’s face it, we all have BO no matter how clean we are. Most of the time it is not offensive, but sometimes we are faced with situations that are stressful. Then, even though we have showered in the morning and used an antiperspirant, we may have a nervous smell that others can detect.
Even in the winter time we perspire and that can lead to body odor. Most people think the solution is an aluminum-based antiperspirant. For many it works, but we don’t know how much aluminum is absorbed into the body. After all, the armpit has delicate tissue.
That is why we love milk of magnesia as a deodorant. Most of us are low in magnesium anyway. Were we to absorb a little, that would probably be a good thing. And if you can swallow milk of magnesia as a laxative, then we suspect that rubbing a little on your underarms is even safer.
Although we encourage people to try the liquid laxative as a deodorant, it can be a bit tedious to pour into your hand and then try and slosh it on your underarm. That’s why we developed The People’s Pharmacy Milk of Magnesia Roll-On Deodorant. Here is what some readers have to say:
Becci offered this:
I finally tried the MoM treatment for the pits. I am sold, it works great! I don’t know what was holding me back. I have a small spray bottle that was left over from a body spray, it works great. Traveled nicely with me this summer. At home I use a folded over wash cloth to apply (it dries faster). I found that the cotton balls caught on my pits and left me looking like Santa’s beard even after a recent shave. I highly recommend it to anybody and everybody. My daughter is sold :0)
Doris said:
For years I have had problems with being allergic to deodorants, causing terrible underarm itching. I tried youy MoM roll on and it works! Not only does it stop the odor, NO MORE ITCH! I can’t say enough for it. And it dries a lot more quickly than most roll ons. Try it-you’ll like it!
Patsy testified:
After reading about your MofM roll on, I purchased 2 bottles and received one free. I’ve been using it for a couple of weeks now and I’m sold. It dries quickly and does not stain my clothes plus it works to suppress body odor. Thank you.
