Using Lemon or Lime as Deodorant?

[gentlearts]

I bought a tube of Lume, and have used it on the pits instead of deodorant. I dont like how deodorant damages my clothes. It is supposedly very gentle and it works great.

[allenk893]

Originally Posted by oh-eve

I think it depends on what kind of sweater you are. Strong, less strong, more/less odor, emotional sweater, hormonal sweater, activity sweater ...

I tried it all - did not work for me. Also tried apple vinegar. I have a strong hormone imbalance and guess that's why nothing works other than real deodorant.

Try it the way I wrote. With actual lime, straining the juice, and with your fingers. Use a generous amount. It really works and I think you'll be pleasantly surprised.

[Sage 80]

I tried the lime in the underarms today, and it was terrific. I put it on in the morning, and no smell all day.

[NORTY FLATZ]

I use tuna fish sandwiches for under my arms. Cats love me.

Tried salsa but it was too runny. (Great with chips, tho.)

Seriously~

Actually, at my work, we're NOT ALLOWED to wear any kind of after shave/cologne/perfume/lotion or anything that could trigger an allergic reaction with patients...

[puginabug]

Norty, you crack me up!

I actually tried the lime juice under my arms, and surprisingly…..it works! I usually can detect a kinda stale, not really sweaty but definitely not fresh, scent at the end of the day, with the slight tinge of stale deodorant smell.
But with the lime juice, nothing!
I don’t usually do a lot of sweating day to day, but today I was working and playing outside with my 4 year old granddaughter, (it was hot and I was sweating!) and right now, pre-shower, I have no odor.

[heavymind]

Interesting ideas mentioned here, I'm always open to anything alternative or natural.

I think body odor definitely depends on the person, diet, climate, and clothing. I live the northern part the the US where it usually doesn't get hot enough to be sweating on a daily basis. I rarely use deodorant anymore because it's just not needed, a daily washing of underarms is enough. When I wear polyester/spandex clothing that digs into my arms I definitely notice an odor on myself and the garment - it's the fabric holding in bacteria and making you sweat. I try to avoid wearing synthetic fabrics most of the time.

[gypsychic]

I used to use coconut oil, but it is greasy and can stain clothes. Think I will try the lemon juice idea, I always have lemons on hand.

[case44]

I'd hate to have to give up my aerosol deodorant, as it's always worked just fine and is most comfortable on me for all day. I might experiment on my days off from work with a lemon slice or lime slice under my arm pits. This might be worth a try.