this is also not really a normal thing to do, but I tried trimming my armpit hair and had a huge reduction in sweat marks and BO immediately
Why is this not a normal thing to do? I have huge bushes when I don’t trim. I know many people who trim. It’s just like any other body hair, it needs to be trimmed if it gets out of control.
Worked great for me too. I used to stink and sweat constantly. Then I started shaving my pits. Now I rarely use deodorant and never stink or sweat much unless I am exercising or playing a sport.
Another tip is to wipe down your armpits with anti bacterial wet wipes once every few weeks. It kills the bacteria on your skin and resets the biome. You’ll notice you won’t stink for a couple of days afterwards even without using deodorant. And once it comes back, it isn’t as bad or it smells a different way that your deodorant will be more effective.
You want deodorant that says “antiperspirant” on it.
Antiperspirants reduce sweating, deodorants are like a “freshen-up” thing.
You should use antiperspirants in moderation, due to some ingredients being potentially harmful. It’s good to alternate, when possible.
Antiperspirants being harmful is not supported by any evidence or research. It is a common “old wives tale” as they say. If you sweat a lot do not let these rumors keep you from using antiperspirants.
I started using Certain Dri about 10 years ago and my extreme sweat issue has completely gone away. I apply it once ever 6 months or so and use a straight deodorant for everyday. It was a life changer for me.