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The Guardian - US
The Guardian - US
Health
Adrienne Matei

Don’t sweat it: how to find an effective deodorant

Different antiperspirant deodorant with cotton on purple background. Skin care concept. copy space, top view

Despite an ever-growing selection, finding a “holy grail” deodorant is tough. Over the years, I’ve slathered my pits with pure salt crystal (bad), lemon juice (even worse), DIY rubbing alcohol and essential oil spritzes (the dryness!), and many conventional products including typical drugstore options and fancy French drugstore products, never once feeling compelled to repurchase.

I had to admit I needed help, so I asked experts: why is finding a good deodorant so hard?

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