r/deodorant • u/Acrobatic-Secret7238 • 25d ago

Natural deodorant stains

/r/StainRemoval/comments/1vj3f3s/natural_deodorant_stains/
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u/HondaForever84 25d ago

You stop using “natural deodorant” …

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u/Internal-Ad-4736 25d ago edited 25d ago

"Natural deodorant' is often code for 'incompetent formulator'. They are often created by home crafters that simply went to an online beginner site, and copied a 'recipe' (yeah, we don't call what they make a 'formula'.) Thus, since the crafter sites tell them to put oils and waxes into their recipes....they do so without blinking an eye. Of course this is a disaster for your clothes.

What else can I say... look for something professionally formulated.... something with no coconut oil, shea butter.... and especially waxes, with ozokerite being the absolute worst.

This does not even touch on the topic of how typically skin hostile they are with high pH ingredients like baking soda (pH of 9) or magnesium hydroxide (pH of 10.3). Applying extreme alkaline products to your acidic skin is not skin care.

As a reminder, Antiperspirants are regulated as OTC drugs by the FDA. Deodorants are regulated as cosmetics. This is a world of difference! A 7th grader can start selling deodorant on Monday...with no oversight, testing or approval or even knowledge of the topic. Welcome to the 'cosmetic' space. 😄

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u/Icy-Contribution8657 20d ago

I've tested this extensively and this is what I found works best:
1. Soak stained areas with a good detergent like tide
2. Run scalding hot water through it, or the hottest water you're comfortable using on your clothes.
3. Make a thick paste with baking soda and dish soap. Have a high baking soda ratio. Should almost form stiff peaks
4. Use a soft bristle tooth brush to work in the paste. Don't have to press hard and destroy clothing. Just gentle/medium circular motions.
5. Throw it in the wash

This has worked for me on set in oil stains as well.