You’re just out of the shower and swiping on your favorite deodorant, expecting to stay fresh all day, but instead, your underarms decide to throw a tantrum. That’s a deodorant allergy in action!
It happens when your skin decides it’s not a fan of one or more ingredients in your deodorant or antiperspirant. The result? Redness, itching, swelling, or even a painful rash that makes you wish you’d just gone au naturel.
While deodorants are supposed to be your BFF in the battle against body odor, they sometimes bring some unfriendly side effects, thanks to certain chemicals and fragrances that can turn your pits into an itchy nightmare.
Deodorants may cause an uncomfortable underarm rash if you have sensitive skin or are allergic to one or more ingredients.
If your pits are unhappy, stop using the deodorant, soothe your skin, and give your pits a break. Once they’ve recovered, look for a more gentle alternative to keep you dry and delighted without the unwanted side effects.