Why does deodorant not work for me?

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Apply to clean, dry skin Bacteria on your skin is what makes your sweat stink so (naturally) your deodorant won’t work as well if it’s heaped on top of smelly sweat. To get the most out of your deodorant, you should apply it to clean, dry skin.

Why do I become immune to deodorant?

According to Dr. Baxt, “Studies have been done that show when you use something to decrease the bacteria in the armpit, such as use a deodorant, the ratio of different bacteria change. It is possible that bacteria could develop resistance to one of the chemicals being used to decrease them.”

How do I stop sweating when deodorant doesn’t work?

Consider the following tips:

Use topical antiperspirants. Tired of the sweat stains on your shirt?
Wait between showering and dressing.
Shave your armpits.
Avoid sweat-inducing foods.
Eat more foods that reduce sweat.
Stay hydrated.
Wear breathable, loose-fitting clothing.
Skip the caffeine.

Why do my armpits still smell after deodorant?

Research has found that the salts in antiperspirants can cause an imbalance of bacteria. The aluminum compounds kill off the less smelly bacteria, giving the smellier bacteria more opportunity to thrive, causing more body odour.

Why does my deodorant make me smell worse?

Why has my deodorant stopped working?

Adjust your diet. Try eating an alkaline diet and reduce the amount of processed foods,refined sugars,and animal products.

Switch up the brand of deodorant.

Adjust the pH of your pits.

Do a detox.

Why would your deodorant stop working?

Read the Labels! Understand what you are currently using.

Switch brands. Because the current theory is that our bodies adapt,switch up your tactics.

Try what has worked for others.

Can your deodorant really stop working?

Unfortunately deodorant can “stop working” with both natural deodorant and non-natural deodorants. It may seem more dramatic when using the natural stuff, but what’s causing the deodorant to stop working isn’t actually the deodorant. It’s your body. Click to see full answer. People also ask, why isn’t my natural deodorant working?

Why do some people not use deodorant?

Worst of all, it can have an impact on effectiveness and offend customers and clients. Some cultures do not think of body odor as an important issue. In others, the methods and products needed to stay clean are not available. Some people have never learned the habit of being clean and well groomed.