You just got out of the shower and put on your favorite deodorant, expecting to stay fresh all day, but instead, your underarms decide to get irritated. This is a deodorant allergy in action!
This happens when your skin decides it doesn’t like one or more of the ingredients in your deodorant or antiperspirant. The result? Redness, itching, swelling or even a painful rash that makes you want to go to nature alone.
While deodorants are supposed to be your BFF in the fight against body odor, they sometimes come with some side effects thanks to certain chemicals and fragrances that can turn your pits into an itchy nightmare.
If you have sensitive skin or are allergic to one or more of the ingredients, deodorants can cause an uncomfortable underarm rash.
If your pits are miserable, stop using deodorant, soothe your skin, and give your pits a break. Once they have recovered, look for a gentler alternative to keep you dry and without the unwanted side effects.
