Body Odor
Vinegar Vanquishes Body Odor
No doubt you have seen television commercials that promote whole body deodorants. There was a time when people used deodorants and antiperspirants exclusively on their armpits. That's where most peopl…
Big Labor Day Sale on People’s Pharmacy Pr…
Have you tried our aluminum-free magnesium-rich deodorants? If you love them, have you told your friends about them? This Labor Day we are offering 24% off all deodorants and other body care products.…
Is Your Aluminum Antiperspirant Setting You Up f…
People take their aluminum antiperspirant for granted. They apply it every morning like clockwork because of a fear of body odor. No one wants to offend co-workers, friends or family members. That's e…
Hot Enough For You and Your Deodorant?
Much of the country has been suffering from record-breaking heat. We hope that will soon become less intense, but we expect the rest of the summer to stay hot. Is your deodorant up to the task? We are…
Deodorant Discount for Dad’s Day
Father's Day is rapidly approaching, and we've been wondering what to get for Dad. You may be pondering the same question. In case you haven't noticed, it's getting hot out there! That means Dad is sw…
Celebrating Mothers: Exclusive Mother’s Day Sa…
As Mother’s Day approaches, you may want to consider a gift for the wonderful women in your life. This year, the People’s Pharmacy is delighted to announce an exclusive Mother’s Day sale featuri…
Milk of Magnesia for Odd Underarm Odor
Have you ever heard of using the laxative Milk of Magnesia (MoM) as a topical application for the armpits? Many readers have tried it and told us that they have found this an innovative way to manage …
Milk of Magnesia (MoM) Is Now Magnesium Rich Rol…
Who ever imagined using a liquid laxative on your underarms? We wouldn't have, but then we received a letter from a reader of our syndicated newspaper column in early 2006 describing her trip to Brazi…
Show 1320: The Fascinating World of Tiny Animals…
This week on our nationally syndicated radio show, we explore the ecology of our bodies, especially our skin. Our faces, our armpits and even our bellybuttons harbor a multitude of tiny animals that w…
Milk of Magnesia Is Magnificent Deodorant
Most of us think of milk of magnesia as a liquid laxative. That is how it is marketed, and it is certainly effective for that purpose. But many readers have found that topical milk of magnesia makes a…
Economy Size MoM Deodorants Are Finally Back in …
Supply chain difficulties during the pandemic really came home to roost at The People's Pharmacy. It took a very long time for our manufacturer to be able to produce our 3.38 ounce economy size unscen…
How Dangerous is Aluminum for People? What’…
No doubt you have seen the commercial that repeatedly asks: What's in your wallet? That, of course, is the Capital One ad. We have a different question: What's in your armpit? If you use an antiperspi…
Are All Natural Deodorants Free of Aluminum?
People love the word “natural.” You’ll find this word on food, beverages, dietary supplements and cosmetics. People have become justifiably concerned about pesticides, fungicides, plasticizers, …
Putting Old Familiar Brands to New Weird Uses
Do you remember the old TV show called MacGyver? “Mac,” the hero, worked for some secret government agency. He was always being called upon to save the day by repurposing old familiar brands and p…
Why Put Aluminum in your Armpit When You Could U…
It’s the sweating season! It will only get worse as the summer progresses. Chances are good you will be using an antiperspirant with one of those unpronounceable chemicals like Aluminum Zirconium Tr…
Will Stopping an Antiperspirant Cause Bad Reboun…
Who would have ever imagined that the antiperspirants we apply to our underarms could change the ecology of the bacteria that live in our armpits? It turns out that antiperspirants can shift the balan…
Are You Breathing Benzene or Putting It In Your …
What is your morning ritual like? Many people like to start the day with a hot shower. It gets the blood flowing and the face clean. Then they brush their teeth and spritz their armpits with antipersp…
Big Sale on Pandemic-Delayed Deodorants!
If you are like most people, you have probably spent the last year or so physically distant from others, working from home, meeting on Zoom or supervising online classes. Body odor might not have been…
Big 25% Summer Sale to Save Your Lips and Undera…
Have you ever seen the TV commercial for the Capital One Card that ends with the question: "What's in your wallet?" We like to ask a far more fundamental question about your health and well being: WHA…
Sulfur Metabolism as Source of Bad Breath
What causes bad breath? It turns out that there are numerous situations that could be the source of bad breath. Which one might be relevant for you? Reader Identifies Defective Sulfur Metabolism as So…
What Can Be Done to Stop Horrible Body Odor?
Recently, scientists announced that they have unraveled the secrets of body odor (Scientific Reports, July 27, 2020). We have long known that some of the bacteria that live on the skin of the armpit w…
Your Dad Deserves an Aluminum-Free Deodorant
Have you been thinking about Father's Day? It's June 21. If Dad is still working from home, he might not need a new necktie. And a big cookout with the extended family, as great as that sounds, might …
Are Natural Alum Crystal Deodorants Safe?
Americans hate body odor. That is why we embrace antiperspirants and deodorants with such enthusiasm. Many people are leery of the aluminum found in antiperspirants, though. That's why they have gravi…
Is Sea Breeze a Solution for Keto Body Odor?
What makes underarms smelly? Quite a bit of research indicates that the bacteria living on your armpit skin break down sweat into smelly compounds (Microbiome, Jan. 24, 2015). Thus, both the types of …
Can You Prevent Blisters Safely with Aluminum An…
Have you ever developed a blister while walking or hiking? If you aren’t prepared, the rest of the hike can be agony. Is there any way to prevent blisters in the first place? Obviously, comfortable …
Don’t Miss the Sale on People’s Phar…
In case you hadn't noticed, it's HOT out there. And HUMID in a lot of places. That means our bodies are sweating to cool us off. That's a good thing. At the same time, though, underarm sweat can get s…
FREE Shipping from The People’s Pharmacy
It's no wonder that people are sometimes frustrated by shipping costs. The United States Postal Service raised its rates again at the beginning of this year. Visitors to our website have frequently re…
Smell Sweet This Spring: Enjoy our Sale
Warmer weather is definitely on its way, now that we have officially welcomed spring. Do you have enough deodorant? We want to remind you that there is only one more day in our spring sale for MoM. We…
Spring Sale on People’s Pharmacy Body Care…
April is almost over, and so is our spring sale. So if you'd like to take advantage of savings on body care products like MoM deodorant or Bed Soap, shop today. Our People's Pharmacy unscented MoM alu…
Don’t Miss Out on Our March Madness Sale
Spring is really here. This weekend, people will be celebrating Passover and Easter. And March is nearly done. If you haven't yet taken advantage of our March Madness offer, hurry and place your order…
Do You Absorb Magnesium from Your Armpits?
Milk of magnesia is a time-honored medicine to treat constipation. But that is not the only use for this versatile compound. We first heard about using milk of magnesia in the armpits to suppress odor…
Will Chlorophyll Capsules Make Underarms Smell S…
In the ongoing search for ways to control body odor, people have invented some creative solutions. One of the most unusual is swallowing supplemental chlorophyll every day. Is this a good idea? Chlor…
One More Week for the Women’s MoM Deodoran…
We ran out of MoM (milk of magnesia) deodorant for women a few months ago. This was poor planning on our part. Many women let us know in no uncertain terms that we screwed up. That's because they rea…
Save 30% on Men’s MoM for Two More Days!
Are you about at your wit's end trying to shop for the men in your life? Would you like a practical product that will bring a chuckle to everyone. Why not give Men's MoM (milk of magnesia) Aluminum-Fr…
If You Love MoM, Why Not Surprise Someone With a…
We love MoM (milk of magnesia) in our People's Pharmacy deodorants and we hope you do too. That's why we are offering this very special 50% sale on 10 MoM deodorants during our Black Friday sale. We w…
Are You Addicted to Your Antiperspirant?
This article was posted in last Friday's newsletter, but because of the widespread Internet outage you may not have had a chance to see it or benefit. We are offering a special 20% sale on The People…
Sale on MoM Deodorant Now Open to Everyone!
We were soundly spanked by a loyal lover of MoM (milk of magnesia) Deodorant. She took us to the woodshed because we were offering a 25% discount on our unscented 2 oz. Aluminum-Free Roll-On to new us…
How to Save Money and Smell Good During the Heat…
The weather will be brutal over the next couple of weeks because of heat and humidity. That means you will be sweating up a storm, which is actually a good thing since perspiration is your body's natu…
Avoid Armpit Irritation with MoM (Milk of Magnes…
Your underarms are extremely sensitive. This tissue is easily irritated, especially after shaving or during hot weather. The antiperspirant you use almost inevitably has a substantial amount of alumin…
Don’t Miss Out on Our 30 Percent Off MoM S…
On March 14th we celebrated an extra hour of sunlight with our Spring Forward Super Sale: 30% off Aluminum-Free Women's MoM (milk of magnesia) Deodorant. The MoM Super Sale lasts until March 31, 2016,…