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Almost all antiperspirants contain aluminum, in one form or another. It is hard to say at this time whether we absorb any of that aluminum into our systems and even if we did, whether it would be harmful. Nonetheless, some people prefer to minimize their exposure. Here’s an interesting alternative: Q.Thank you so much for writing about using vinegar and water on underarms. I have had a problem with smelly underarms most of my life and have tried almost every product on the market. Nothing really stopped the odor. When I read about vinegar, I gave it a try. It has been a miracle. I can now go out in the heat, exercise and go through the day without smelling at all. It is amazing and cheap. A. Thanks for the testimonial. We heard this from another reader: “I had chemo treatment for breast cancer in 2002 and found that all antiperspirants caused redness and irritation. My doctor advised me not to use any deodorant, but that did not suit me. I tried plain white vinegar, and it worked so well I’ve kept it up ever since.�? Diluted vinegar should be applied only to unbroken skin (not after shaving), or it will sting. If it causes any rash or other reaction, it should be discontinued immediately.
Copyright (c) 1999 by Graedon Enterprises, Inc. From The People's Pharmacy Guide To Home And Herbal Remedies by Joe Graedon and Teresa Graedon. Reprinted by permission of St. Martin's Press, LLC.
Reader Comments
I read about the risk of using regular deodorants because of the potentially risky ingredients they contain, so I decided to try an organic deodorant. Not only it did not work but I started having underarm odor even after I returned to my old product of 15 years. After I went online and researched underarm odor, I found a site with a reader's comment assuring that baking soda and lemon make a good remedy for this embarrasing disorder. I made myself a mixture of baking soda and lemon extract in a little water and put it in a dispenser bottle. I apply it every morning and it works. The odor dissapears for more than a day and I can now use the organic deodorant effectively. Since baking soda is abrassive and does not completely dissolve, I recommend not to rub the solution too much under the arm or any other affected area. Thanks
Posted by: Fernando Velazquez | June 13, 2007 10:14 AM
Your site for vinegar versus fungus would not come up so I am using this site to let you know my success. Toenail fungus. About two years ago I started spraying vinegar (I keep a spray bottle in the bathroom) on my dried toes after every bath. My toenails are now beautiful and fungus free. Inexpensive and easy and no side effects. It just took a while. Please tell that ignorant podiatrist he is misinformed. It does work!
Katherine Webb
Posted by: katherine webb | July 8, 2007 11:23 AM
My former job was working backstage for the wardrobe department in theatre. Actors sweat, and clothes that are not machine washable are only dry-cleaned once a week. Clothes get sweaty each day and smell.
The solution that I was taught and used everywhere is to spray undiluted white vinegar or vodka (the cheaper and higher proof the better) on the armpits and other areas that get sweaty. Once the vinegar or vodka was allowed to dry, the clothes didn't smell. It worked for the 15 years that I did it.
Posted by: Jennifer | August 8, 2007 3:37 PM