Deodorant

 The other day I watched a video on YouTube from a frugal person who doesn't use deodorant, at all.  They save money by not using deodorant, they said their bathing habits are enough, ie a shower daily.  They said that the deodorant product builds up and creates the need to use it more and after a few weeks of not using deodorant,  she no longer needs it.  The person indicated they do not smell.  Well, maybe so but, maybe not.  

You know, there are a variety of reasons a person may choose to not use deodorant.  It could be cultural, I can't imagine a man living in the middle of Africa or the Middle East, off grid in a tribal hut would even necessarily have access to it.  So, ok but that's not my culture here.  I also have several relatives who switched to a salt based product due to concerns over aluminum and other chemicals in most commercial deodorant.  It was a trend, back in the late 1980s... the deodorant rock.  Today, it comes in a conveniently scented spray for about $7 a bottle.  I know because I like it and use it.  One of those relatives stated to me that as they have aged, they no longer even need the salt based product, I don't forsee me reaching that stage.

I am happy if it works for them and especially happy if they are not giving off something odifourous from their armpits.  But it could be they just cannot smell themselves.  As a teen, a girl I knew from church refused to wear deodorant-- she needed it for both perspiration and smell.  She felt it was not needed though.  At church, she smelled and had wet pits.  I don't want that. 

Personally, I use deodorant.  I have used many different kinds over the years also... from "scientifically proven" to "the most naturally, non-chemical harming (it did harm my wallet at $31 for a small container of it's natural pureness-ness)".  I have paid for it cheaply($1) and I have paid a big price too ($31).  I have used deodorant roll on, deodorant sticks, antiperspirant sprays even.  I read that alcohol based products killed the bacteria that caused the stink, so I even tried that.  And yes, I tried men's deodorant (one aunt used it regularly and recommended I try it).  I've even had my mother send me some, goodness knows why since I certainly had some and could purchase more of my own.  But, ok mom, bless your heart.

And you know what, I still end up stinking sometimes.  And so do you.  But, please do not penny pinch and be stingy on this matter.  Wet stinky pits are just not a pleasant thing.  We all have to live together people.