POV: You just ran out of deodorant but you need some as you’re about to step outside in the heat. Do you take the risk and skip deodorant? Because that’s never a good idea, especially if you naturally tend to sweat a lot. Wearing deodorant is not optional; it is an absolute necessity. Deodorising your pits is a basic hygiene step that no one should ever skip. So how do you deal when you’re all out of your daily deodorant? If you feel cornered and out of options as well, we’re here to arm you with some essential hacks. These DIY hacks will help you deodorise your pits so that they aren’t smelly and are left feeling fresh. These hacks may not prevent you from sweating, but they will definitely kill the odour and can come to your rescue in times of crisis. Check them out!
5 DIY Hacks For Smelly Armpits
When Life Gives You Lemons
Extract the lemon juice and apply it to your pits. Lemons have citric acid which will kill the bacteria in your armpit and help eliminate any unpleasant odour. You can also simply slice up a lemon and swipe the slices on your pits directly. You can also mix two drops of lemon essential with a tablespoon of water and swipe it on your armpits. Additionally, lemons help lighten skin so this is a win-win, really!
Glycolic Quits
Glycolic acid toners have a cult-like following because they can be used in more ways than just for toning your visage. Many swear by using glycolic acid toning solutions on their scalp to treat oily scalp condition and the same can apply to your armpits as well. Swipe on a glycolic acid toner on your armpits to remove bacteria and control excess oil production. This step will also take care of smelly pits and even help brighten the skin on your underarms over time.
Spill The Tea
Using green tea as DIY toner is a popular hack that many use to control excess oil production for those with oily skin types. Using green tea on your armpits will also help reduce sweating and kill bacteria while balancing your skin’s pH levels. Seep a green tea bag in hot water for a few minutes and then take out the bag. Allow it to reach room temperature after which you can swipe it on your armpits.
Wipe Away
You can reach for nourishing makeup removing wipes or facial wet wipes to deodorise your armpits easily. Just wipe down with one of the tissue wipes and you’re good to go. Ideally, wipes that are alcohol-free and contain natural ingredients are best suited to get the job done.
The Essentials
If you have a stash of essential oils and some rose water at home, that’s all you need to keep your armpits fresh and fragrant. Make a deodorising solution with a cup of rose water and and a few drops of your favourite essential oils. Store it in a recycled toner bottle or a spray bottle. Spray it on or swipe it on your armpits with a cotton pad whenever you desire. This recipe will also come to your aid when you need to tone and freshen up your visage or just need to smell pleasant.
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Bookmark these DIY hacks to deodorise your armpits because they are going to come to your rescue in dire times. Running out of deodorant at the last minute will never seem like a threat with these essential tips by your side.
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