A doctor shared how to banish smelly armpits when deodorant just doesn't cut it.
Dr Sina Ghadiri, who goes by Dr Sina on TikTok, is known for posting helpful skincare and hygiene tips on the platform. And he's garnered an impressive 84,800 followers as a result.
In a recent clip, the health expert revealed you can improve the smell of your pits by heading to the chemist or your local drugstore. In a video posted on TikTok, he looked up at the words ‘smelly armpits?’ as he pulled a thoughtful face.
He then revealed the best product to get rid of unpleasant stenches, which is apparently glycolic acid. It is a type of alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) derived from sugar cane that can also be used for hyperpigmentation and exfoliation.
What's more, the affordable product can be purchased from discount brand The Ordinary for £7.70.
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Users were quick to comment on the hack, with one writing: “This past year, I have struggled with that. What changes make you smell? Even after I shower, I still have odour."
Meanwhile another wrote: “nah, shower and roll on deodorant,” to which Dr Sina responded: “Nothing wrong with deodorant however some people still struggle to control it that way.”
Board-certified dermatologist Dr Marisa K. Garshick agreed, telling Today: "Glycolic acid is thought to help reduce body odour by reducing the pH of the skin and making it harder for the odour-causing bacteria to survive.”
With this being said, the cleansing acid is not meant to be used as a replacement for deodorant because it's can't stop sweat from being produced.
It's also worth doing your research and consulting a dermatologist for advice before trying new products on your skin. The use of glycolic acid does come with some risks.
Like other exfoliating acids, it can cause irritation – especially in areas where it is thin and soft, such as your armpit. This can cause redness, flakiness and sensitivity.
Dr Garshick added: "The maximum concentration of glycolic acid that can be used on this area is eight to 10%, but even that can be irritating, so the lower the concentration, the better.” It is also recommended users don’t pile on the product, applying it a maximum of once or twice a week.
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