How to avoid pit stains

Use Absorbent Pads and Powders

You can also purchase dress shields or garment pads to use in your clothing. These can be sewn into the seam to prevent stains or come with a strap that keeps them in place under your armpit. To absorb extra sweat, use talcum powder on your armpits after applying deodorant.

Real Simple tells us we can use baby powder as a stain guard for our clothing. Sprinkle a little on the shirt’s underarms and collar, then iron to prevent sweat stains on white shirts. The powder forms a barrier that keeps oil and grime from seeping into the threads.

Armpit stains on clothes are caused by the reaction between antiperspirant ingredients and the salts in your sweat. Most antiperspirants contain aluminum compounds to reduce wetness. The stains don’t appear overnight, but without proper washing after each wearing, the stains will start to look yellow on white shirts.

White vinegar – This works well for older stains. Pour directly onto the stain and let sit for 30 minutes. Wash as usual. (Obviously, only use white vinegar, otherwise you’ll have a whole new stain to contend with.)

Stay dry without white marks with Dove Men+Care Stain Defense Fresh Antiperspirant Deodorant Stick. This solid antiperspirant deodorant helps fight odor and wetness for up to 48 hours and won’t leave marks or stains on your clothes.

Note: A lot of people choose clear formulas to avoid white stains, but even if a deodorant stick looks clear in color, it can still cause stains. Each & Every goes on clear and dries clear!

We are pretty proud of our all-natural, aluminum-free deodorant, but we have to admit, it’s not entirely perfect. One of very few downsides of deodorant with coconut oil is that it can sometimes leave its signature behind on your shirts in the form of pit stains. If this happens to you, don’t panic.

Best overall natural deodorant

While some natural deodorants can have a gritty feel, Ursa Major has a smooth, gel-like consistency that glides on the skin like a conventional deodorant. Its easy-to-use stick, sweat-absorbing ingredients, and clean, unisex scent makes it a favorite of three of our experts.

One of the most frequently asked questions we get is, “What differentiates Each & Every from all of the other natural deodorants on the market?”. And one of the biggest differentiators is that we don’t use baking soda (aka sodium bicarbonate) in our formula.

Baking soda is a very alkaline ingredient with a pH level around 8.3. When you use baking soda in a deodorant a chemical reaction occurs between your slightly acidic skin and the very alkaline baking soda. Over time this damage leaves your skin more vulnerable to infections, pollution, and sun exposure.