Like mineral salt stones, we've read that some folks dampen stainless steel soap bars then rub them onto wet skin or underarms to assist in the removal of body odors. (Though it won't PREVENT smells that deodorant usually tackles.)

Lume Whole Body Deodorant is formulated with skin safe ingredients, so you can use it anywhere you want to control odor, and know that it is also safe to use if you are nursing.

The reality is, it can take up to 30 days for your body to adjust to natural deodorant, although for some this adjustment period may be shorter. During this time, it is totally normal that you notice a spike in your body odor.

"When switching from an antiperspirant to a deodorant, you are removing the aluminum and releasing waste which has been blocked. This is a natural process as part of our body's built-in mechanisms, but it may contribute to releasing some slightly unusual body odor in comparison to what you are used to.

How Does Stainless Steel Soap Work? In short, metal soap works because of the chemistry between certain foods and stainless steel. Odors from fish, garlic and onions contain sulfur molecules, which are transferred to your skin when cooking. Stainless steel binds these molecules, shifting them from your skin to the bar.

Use Antibacterial Soap Washing thoroughly with an antibacterial soap bar will help get rid of some bacteria, which can help with the odor. Look for the word "antibacterial" on the soap's packaging.

But there's no evidence to suggest that you shouldn't use an antiperspirant deodorant. Most of the aluminium you consume comes from food rather than products like antiperspirants, and hardly any reaches your breast milk. So if you're suffering with sweating and you want to reach for your antiperspirant, it's okay.

The best deodorant for menopause odour to keep you feeling fresh

• Mitchum Women Triple Odour Defence 48HR Protection Deodorant Stick.
• Secret Clinical Strength Deodorant.
• Perspi-Guard Maximum Strength Antiperspirant Spray.
• Salt Of The Earth Natural Deodorant Stick.
• VICHY 72-Hour Stress Resist Anti-Perspirant Deodorant.

Re-apply as needed. In that time, to help your body get a handle on the BO, we recommend reapplying our Fresh Cream Deodorant up to 3 times throughout the day. The ingredients are so natural and gentle that there's no issue with repeated and extended use.

During the first week of your adjustment period, your armpits will still have some residual aluminum in them. After all, the aluminum salts in an antiperspirant are designed to clog your pores and keep you from sweating. So don't be surprised if you don't sweat or smell at all during this first week.

Your body odor is probably going to smell different, and potentially stronger, than what you're used to. That's because your body is simultaneously purging its sweat glands and recalibrating the balance of microscopic organisms that live on your skin. It's establishing a new normal.

When you sweat more - and when you stop using antiperspirant, that's likely to happen - there's more food for those little microbes, so they proliferate. Interestingly, the study also found that people who stopped using deodorants and those who didn't use anything at all actually had higher levels of corynebacterium.

Features & Benefits

• Naturally removes odours from your hands such as fish, onion and garlic.
• Durable and reusable.
• Pointed end serves as a nail cleaner.
• Made from stainless steel.
• No chemicals or soap required.
• No residue or pollutants added to waste water.