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More than a few folks have sung the praises of usingglycolic acidas a deodorant across social media platforms.
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Many TikTokers have specifically highlightedThe Ordinary’s Glycolic Acid 7 Percent Toning Solutionas the product that changed the game.
Users typically add a few drops to a cotton pad or their hands before swiping it onto their pits.
One user eventransferred the solutionto a smaller spray bottle for easier app.
Thus, the acid can leave your pits scent-free.
So if you don’t want to deal with sweaty pits specifically, stick to anantiperspirant.
Dr. Gohara suggests applying the acid after showering because it should be used on clean pits.
Dr. Zubritskypreviously noted toAllurethat dryness and breakouts can also occur from overuse of AHAs.
They don’t take into account the thinner, more sensitive skin under the arms.
Allurecommerce writer Jennifer Hussein swears these pads are sweaty-girl-approved.
It comes in three scent options including a fragrance-free one for sensitive-skinned folks.
The clock app was right about glycolic’s odor-eliminating powers.
