8 Deodorant Habits To Stop Doing Immediately

Most of us have been using deodorant and antiperspirant for so long that we just put it on in the morning and forget about it. It’s the kind of morning routine we can do without thinking, and probably without even turning on the lights.

But there’s more to what goes under our arms than we think. And we’re probably not getting as much out of our daily deodorizing as we could. Here are a few things most of us aren’t getting right — and a few more uses for that pit-stick than just swiping on before you head out the door!

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1. Not putting deodorant on after showering.

The longer you leave it, the more sweat you’re rubbing into your armpits. Deodorant is most effective when it’s applied to clean skin, so put it on as soon as you’ve toweled off.

2. Not re-applying it.

Deodorant never lasts as long as you need it to. And just like after showering, before you re-apply it you should clean the area you’re applying it to so you’re not just rubbing it into a layer of sweat.

3. Not knowing what you need.

If you have sensitive skin, don’t use deodorant with lots of chemicals. If you sweat a lot, use antiperspirant.

4. Not matching your deodorant with other products.

If your deodorant smells mountain fresh while your shampoo is scented with apple blossoms, it can confuse noses and end up clashing. Try to use scents that are as similar as possible.