Deodorant that works for 24 hours

Anonymous
Since menopause, my regular deodorant just doesn't make it from one AM shower to the next. Constantly waking up with BO - even on nights that don't have major sweats. Anyone notice a change and have to get new deodorant - any recommendations for what works?
Anonymous
Bathe more frequently, for starters. Deoderant is not going to help if you are sweating that much. You cannot mask hormonal sweat either--it's worse smelling than regular sweat.
Anonymous
I found I just needed to try a different drug store brand. I'd been using Dove for years and switched to Secret and no more issues.
Anonymous
I am 49 and for the last few years have had this same issue. I have had some luck with switching my deodorant every few days. It seems like Secret/dove/mitchum will all work well for about a week but then they stop working.
Anonymous
I switched to using Secret Clinical at night and then Dove spray in the morning.

Also, keep in mind that some people report phantom smells during peri. If you have someone you trust, ask them to weigh in on this!
Anonymous
I started using Lume body wash on my armpits & feet (kept using my normal secret antiperspirant). Helped quite a bit. My teenager subsequently started using it, and she’s less stinky now, as well. It’s not cheap, but I think there are knock-offs now.
Anonymous
I have used Mitchum for around 25+ years. It doesn't stop flop sweat but is otherwise great.

I am female but use the regular in the dark green container, not the women's light green.
Anonymous
Are you making sure you are dry before applying deodorant? If you put it on while you’re still damp then it stops working faster
Anonymous
Anonymous wrote:I found I just needed to try a different drug store brand. I'd been using Dove for years and switched to Secret and no more issues.


I also switched from Dove to Secret recently.
Anonymous
I wonder if it’s diet related. ?
Anonymous
Anonymous wrote:I wonder if it’s diet related. ?


Just because it’s not happening to you doesn’t mean OP doesn’t understand her own body and the changes she’s experiencing.
Anonymous
Secret Clinical, but also talk to your doctor.
Anonymous
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I wonder if it’s diet related. ?


Just because it’s not happening to you doesn’t mean OP doesn’t understand her own body and the changes she’s experiencing.


I just wondered since she indicates it is new to her and research has shown a link to diet.
Just forget it, I was trying to help
Anonymous
Dry idea, 72 hours. But you may need to disinfect your pits in case some bacteria are really lodged in there. I would do that with alcohol or salicylic acid after a long shower where you wash your pits with soap and gently exfoliate them.
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