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I don't like commercial underarm deodorants for several reasons. They make my armpits sticky. They cause unsightly stains on my clothes. And while a scented deodorant smells fresh and clean right off the bottle, it doesn't smell so good anymore when the proverbial rubber meets the road. Moreover, in my experience, a commercial deodorant becomes less and less effective as time goes on. Finally, the microscopic particles of silver, aluminum and other chemicals used in deodorants are reportedly harmful to the body and the environment. My search for a safe, no-frills deodorant has led me to plain old baking soda (sodium bicarbonate). I have been using it for several months and I am quite satisfied with it. While you can put baking soda powder directly on your underarms, I must caution you against it because the baking soda crystals will scratch your skin. A better way is to apply it in liquid form. How to prepare a no-frills baking soda deodorant First, find a roll-on deodo