Have you noticed a sudden drop in the efficacy of your deodorant? There could be many reasons why women experience a sudden change in body odour, affecting deodorant effectiveness. These cases vary with each individual, but they often show common traits.

What Causes Body Odour?

A common misconception is that we smell solely because of sweat. The main cause of bad body odour is bacteria, which thrive in moist and enclosed areas of your body (like sweaty armpits!). Tackling this issue can be easy with good hygiene and using a good deodorant like AKT. However, sometimes, even after establishing pristine cleaning habits, you still notice an odour.

Can Hormonal Imbalance Cause Smelly Armpits?

The short answer is yes; changes in hormones can sometimes cause your body odour to smell not so great! This especially applies to females or individuals who might be in the early stages of pregnancy, postpartum, or going through menopause. Hot flushes, night sweats, and other hormonal imbalances can cause excessive sweating, which feeds underarm bacteria.

Can Menopause Cause Smelly Armpits?

Menopause causes a drop in oestrogen, which can leave your body with higher levels of testosterone. This hormonal change produces more sweat, creating more bacteria and making body odour smell riper and funkier than usual. You can read more about it here.

The Defence Against Smelly Armpits

The best defence is to shower regularly and choose a quality deodorant that can sustain hormonal changes. Choosing a natural deodorant is also important, as some studies suggest that certain parabens in conventional deodorants can affect your hormones (like oestrogen). After all, your skin absorbs what you put on it! You can read more about this here.

Day-to-Day Solutions

Some day-to-day habits could also be preventing your deodorant from reaching its full potential. Here are some tips:

• Prep the skin with a good wash and cleanser. This will get rid of bacteria.
• Apply deodorant beyond just your armpits! Pay attention to places where you tend to sweat most (like the inner thighs, knees, and breasts). These areas might be contributing to bad body odour, so make sure you use a body-safe deodorant, like AKT!

Trim your underarm hair when needed. Hair tends to retain odours and bacteria more easily than smooth skin.

What's the Best Women's Deodorant for Smelly Armpits?

AKT’s The Deodorant Balm is the UK’s most-awarded deodorant for a reason. Our formula naturally absorbs perspiration without blocking your sweat glands, helping you feel fresh and dry all day long.

Can AKT sustain hormonal changes? Hell yeah! The Deodorant Balm is the best deodorant for women during perimenopause, pregnancy, postpartum, and for individuals experiencing smelly armpits due to hormonal changes. Our blog on menopause includes reviews from AKT users who’ve put The Deodorant Balm to the test with hot flushes! You can read it here.

We couldn’t be happier to know that AKT has helped so many women during crucial stages of life. Our natural deodorant is not only set to improve your life but also anyone you know who might be going through these changes too!

Does Your Body Need an Adjustment Period with AKT?  

No! While some natural deodorants require a transitional period, The Deodorant Balm has proven effective from the very first application. Our unique formula with Deo-Barrier Complex™ helps keep your skin feeling fresh and dry from day one. But don’t just take our word for it. You can read some of our reviews here.

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