[mccada]

It is interesting how the editorial talks about perspiration being a natural way for the body to excrete aluminum, while aluminum is the active ingredient in most anti-perspirants. So we are effectively blocking the release of aluminum by using aluminum.

[aeriklawson]

I think the interesting part is that if you are not exercising regularly, you're not perspiring and hence blocking a major channel to excrete aluminum.

Diet and exercise, folks. I wouldn't worry about the aluminum in your deodorant - make sure you're living a healthy lifestyle overall.

[euroclydon]

Only in the arm-pits. There are plenty of other places to sweat when you're hot.

[seanp2k2]

But still, this is part of why I go out of my way to use deodorant without anti-perspirant. The idea of aluminum bits causing the pores to swell shut doesn't sound like a good idea.

[kinkrtyavimoodh]

Without anti-perspirant I sweat a lot (which is not a problem) but it's the stink it causes that makes me use them. Anyone has any tips?

[jonah]

Shave your armpits. No, seriously, no hair means less surface area for bacteria to grow on.

[kinkrtyavimoodh]

I do shave them or keep them trimmed. Doesn't help much.

[bujak]

It's bacteria decomposing the sweat causing the smell. Try anti bacterial soap in the armpits, washing t-shirts in 60+ °C hot water, drying on the line in sun, (exposure to UV will kill bacteria

[medell]

If you want an alternative to slathering chemicals, look into essential oils. Also diet is huge contributing factor, albeit a longer path to find a solution.

[kinkrtyavimoodh]

Thanks for your suggestion, I will check them out, but can we please not have the absurd chemical phobia here on HN?

Oils are chemicals too.

[mmerlin]

Al-free tea tree oil based rollon works for me

[bujak]

Also, check your washing machine for bacteria buildup (especially if you use add "softener")