I tried the Silver Spruce and unscented variants. Ultimately, I have no way of knowing whether the sticks I bought for review are a new formulation or the old one, but they definitely have an odd scent regardless. This has been noted by several customer reviews as well, and apparently is (or was?) such a problem that the company may have reformulated the deodorant to smell better. What’s Not Good About Lume Deodorant? Scent is bizarre Lume comes in several scents, from alpine to sage to an unscented option. Dude scents are usually limited to various wood smells, leather, and maybe some kind of tobacco smell. One of the pros of wearing deodorant originally designed for women is the breadth of scent options. I tried it out when I had to wear a wool suit at a warm wedding venue in the South in a bid to save myself from sweating through the back of my shirt. This means you can roll it on more parts of your body should you so choose. It rolls on lighter, less sticky, and blends better with the skin. Most other deodorants or antiperspirants I’ve used-cream-based, gel-based, powder-based, etc.-are really only suited to the one places they’re meant for, which is the armpit. My usual deodorant rolls on thick and heavy. I also appreciate that the product is totally vegan and its packaging is made from post-consumer plastics. It was designed without all that stuff in the first place, so it’s not a matter of the brand creating a “healthy” version of what they already sell-this is their core product and vision. But those that are can feel secure with Lume deodorant. Not everyone is stressing aluminum, parabens, phthalates, and other spooky substances coming in contact with their bodies, which is totally fine. “And if you’re worried, get it checked out.What’s Good About Lume Deodorant? Great for the most health-conscious shoppers “If that happens, stop use immediately,” she says. Lincoln also says to continuously keep an eye out for irritation because you could be using deodorant for months with no issue and then all of a sudden you could have a reaction. And never put any deodorizing or cleansing product (aka douches) inside your vagina.ĭouches mess up the vagina’s microbiome and can cause adverse health effects, such as bacterial vaginosis, cervical cancer related to increased risks of contracting human papillomavirus infection (HPV), and upper genital tract infections that can result in infertility. If you use it on your vulva, use as little as possible and keep it on the outside part only, never on the inner lips, Lincoln says. Make sure the product doesn’t contain baking soda, tea tree oil, or peppermint-which can cause irritation and unpleasant tingling.Īpply the deodorant in the groin fold. “You’re just asking for a skin reaction.” Any fragrances, including those marketed as skin-safe or natural, can break down sensitive skin and cause infection. Keyword: unscented.“Never ever put anything with fragrance on or near the vulva,” Lincoln says. Keyword: solid.Studies have shown that deodorant sprays and vaginal powders may increase women’s susceptibility to urinary tract infections, bacterial vaginosis, and sexually transmitted infections, and may be linked to an increased risk of ovarian cancer. If you have sweat in the groin area and you really want to use a deodorant, an unscented solid deodorant can be safe to use. If there really is a problem and you’re self-treating it with something that’s totally inappropriate, it’s just going to make it worse.” “If you’re concerned that you have an infection, go see the doctor before any self-treatment, whether it’s using a deodorant or taking over-the-counter meds,” Lincoln says. Often, but not always, it’s accompanied by other symptoms, such as itching, burning, painful discharge, or sores. An infection might cause a very strong or fishy smell, Lincoln says. When you should be concerned is when it’s clearly a foul-smelling odor that’s different from your usual scent. “Like any body part that has discharge, it’s certainly not supposed to smell like nothing.” So what should a vagina smell like? “Some describe it as a light musty odor,” Lincoln says. It could be that you’re self-conscious because it’s been normalized for women to think this, but there’s actually no odor beyond your normal scent.” “We want to get to the root of who or what is making you feel bad. “When people come to me with concerns about controlling vaginal odor, the first question I ask is, ‘Why do you feel that you need to?’” Lincoln says.
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