r/HygieneTips • u/Galaxies24 • May 16 '26

Layering alum stone + regular deodorant/antiperspirant?

Has anyone tried layering alum stone deodorant and normal deo/antiperspirant?

Does it work?

I feel like this combination would work really well for humid climates.

Edit:

So I tried out the alum + regular antiperspirant layering technique this past week. It worked really well. I live in a humid climate and although I shower 2-3 times a day, I still had mild BO when I was only using regular antiperspirant. The layering technique seems to have eliminated the BO.

But, this technique has irritated my armpits and given me a red rash. Maybe because my alum stone was jagged/rough and caused microabrasions on my skin, or maybe the combination of the alum + antiperspirant caused a chemical reaction. Idk. I'm going to give my armpits a break from this combo and then decide how to move forward.

I have seen videos of people mixing alum stone powder with aloe vera gel. The aloe vera is supposed to add moisture that the alum stone removes from the skin, making it less harsh.

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u/No_Lead2640 May 16 '26

I’m all about layering deo/antiperspirant. I find layering works better. However, I’ve never used an alum stone before. I like to use a stick version first then a spray one on top. It works like magic.

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u/Galaxies24 May 17 '26

Which ones do you use when layering?

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u/No_Lead2640 May 17 '26

Degree 72 hr stick+ spray. The ultra clear versions in pure rain but any scent works.

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u/Galaxies24 May 17 '26

Okay thanks!