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It\u2019s that sweaty time of year \u2014 and most likely, you\u2019re rolling on an extra layer of deodorant before stepping out into the sun.\u00a0<\/span>There\u2019s no medical reason for us to cake our underarms with odor-fighting cosmetics; in fact, commercial deodorants were only popularized <\/span>early in the last century<\/span><\/a>. But today, the general public is so vigilant against body odor that the global deodorant market is projected to be worth <\/span>nearly $31 billion<\/span><\/a> by 2026.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Most deodorants fall into one of two categories: antiperspirant deodorant, which accounts for most mainstream drugstore brands, and non-antiperspirant deodorant, which is typically marketed as \u201cnatural.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Antiperspirants<\/span> may or may not be scented, but their stink-stopping power comes from a mighty (and mightily misunderstood) ingredient: aluminum. Every antiperspirant contains tiny aluminum salts that physically clog your sweat glands to prevent underarm sweat. No sweat means no odor.<\/span><\/p>\n

Non-antiperspirant deodorants don\u2019t contain aluminum, so instead of clogging those pores, they simply mask or neutralize unwanted odor with ingredients like baking soda, magnesium and essential oils.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Non-antiperspirant deodorants have become tremendously popular in recent years as consumers have gotten more interested in non-synthetic or \u201cclean\u201d cosmetic formulations. But just because they\u2019re popular, does that mean they\u2019re better than old-fashioned antiperspirants?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

We asked board-certified dermatologists to weigh in on which types of deodorants are out there \u2014 and which they recommend to patients.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Antiperspirant deodorant<\/h3>\n

Antiperspirants are the gold standard of deodorants, and they account for the lion\u2019s share of options lining drugstore shelves. That\u2019s because they work: All contain aluminum, an active ingredient that inhibits the production of sweat.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

For years, some have been concerned that the aluminum in these products can cause illnesses like breast cancer, but <\/span>Dr. <\/span>Viktoryia D Kazlouskaya<\/span><\/a>, a professor of dermatology at the University of Pittsburgh, says there\u2019s little evidence to support this. Even if aluminum was<\/span> strongly linked to the development of breast cancer (which it isn\u2019t), you aren\u2019t getting very much from your antiperspirant.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThe absorption of aluminum through the skin<\/span> is minimal<\/span><\/a>,\u201d <\/span>Kazlouskaya<\/span> says. What\u2019s more, a 2013 study of cancerous breast tissue <\/span>showed no indication<\/span><\/a> that aluminum is linked to the disease.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

That said, higher concentrations of aluminum may cause skin irritation in some users. Kazlouskaya recommends people with sensitive armpit skin steer clear of antiperspirants with labels like \u201cextra strength\u201d or \u201cclinical strength\u201d and stick to regular-strength varieties, which<\/span> tend to max out<\/span><\/a> at 15 percent aluminum content.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Baking soda deodorants<\/h3>\n

Most \u201cnatural\u201d deodorant formulations target odor using a base of sodium bicarbonate, aka baking soda, the same stuff that makes your chocolate chip cookies chewy. On its face, this seems like a logical ingredient for combatting underarm stink. After all, baking soda works wonders removing odor from the insides of refrigerators and cat litter boxes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

But whether it’s an effective underarm deodorant ingredient simply hasn\u2019t been studied in a meaningful capacity, <\/span>Kazlouskaya explains<\/span>. What\u2019s more, the pH of baking soda doesn\u2019t jive well with your underarm sweat.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Cosmetic dermatologist <\/span>Dr. Ranella Hirsch<\/span><\/a> of Cambridge, Massachusetts, says she\u2019s seen \u201chorror after horror\u201d of \u201cmassive reactions\u201d to baking soda deodorant. Plus, she adds, it can make you stink \u201cto high heaven.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Chapel Hill, North Carolina\u2013based <\/span>Dr. Chris Adigun<\/span><\/a> is less adamantly opposed to baking soda deodorants. She says these ingredients might work for some people without causing irritation. \u201cJust lower your expectations,\u201d Adigun says; a baking soda deodorant probably won\u2019t fight sweat and odor as effectively as<\/span> the aluminum in your antiperspirant.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Magnesium deodorants<\/h3>\n

Non-antiperspirant deodorant formulations aimed at sensitive skin types often replace baking soda with some combination of magnesium hydroxide, arrowroot powder (or another moisture-absorbing starch, like corn), fragrance oils and an oily, skin-softening agent like caprylic triglyceride to bind everything to the surface of your skin.<\/span><\/p>\n

Magnesium hydroxide<\/span><\/a> has a similar pH to baking soda; you may have heard it called milk or cream of magnesia. Because it\u2019s only slightly water soluble, it\u2019s meant to dissolve slowly in your armpit sweat, potentially causing less irritation than the<\/span> more water-soluble baking soda<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cIt depends on how much you\u2019re using it, but eventually [magnesium deodorants] could be irritating,\u201d says Adigun. Residual grit from magnesium hydroxide and other starchy ingredients can also cause chafing.<\/span><\/p>\n

Beyond the risk of skin irritation, there\u2019s some evidence that higher pH levels, such as<\/span> those found in magnesium and baking soda,<\/span> actually<\/span> encourage the growth<\/span><\/a> of odor-causing armpit bacteria. At the end of the day, Adigun says, there hasn\u2019t been enough research to make a definitive call just yet.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Coconut oil deodorants<\/h3>\n

Coconut oil and various coconut oil derivatives pop up in many non-antiperspirant deodorant formulations, either as a delivery vehicle for other active ingredients,<\/span> like essential oils and starches, or as stars of the show. Proponents of coconut oil deodorant point to the<\/span> antibacterial properties<\/span><\/a> of its fatty acids. Since underarm stink is caused by bacteria, it makes sense that killing bacteria could reduce odor. Coconut oil is also generally safe, unless you\u2019re allergic to coconut.<\/span><\/p>\n

Does that mean we should be smearing coconut oil into our pits? Not quite, says <\/span>Kazlouskaya.<\/span> \u201cIt may possibly cause acne and ingrown hair because of occlusion of the hair follicles,\u201d she says. \u201cIt also leaves stains on clothing.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Essential oil deodorants<\/h3>\n

Essential oils derived from nice-smelling plants are used as fragrance in many deodorant products. In some popular natural deodorant sprays, they\u2019re even the main active ingredient. But all the dermatologists we spoke with were quick to emphasize that essential oils can irritate the sensitive skin of your armpit.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Then again, some people\u2019s skin may tolerate the small amounts of essential oils found in deodorants. These oils may even be effective in reducing odor, to a point. Adigun cites lavender oil in particular as a candidate for reducing the bacteria that makes us stink. More research will tell us either way. Until then, you\u2019re much better prepared to read your deodorant\u2019s ingredients list and get swiping.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Ready to book a doctor\u2019s appointment? Visit\u00a0Zocdoc.<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/h1>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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