POPSUGAR UK

I Tried an Armpit Moisturiser, and It's the Only Thing That Can Stop My Pesky Ingrowns

06/03/2018 - 09:29 PM

Some people like to show off pictures of their kids or dogs; I feel the same way about whipping out my armpits. Whether I've just rubbed detox mask [1] under my arms or tried a new deodorant pen [2], I am known to talk about my pits with the enthusiasm of a roving Bible salesman. Due to my efforts in reforming my musky ways [3], I've managed to quell a lifelong sweating problem. The final frontier in my armpit transformation? Two words, which I hate only slightly less than my most loathsome phrase ("You up?"): ingrown hairs.

After one glorious Winter where I had zero reason to wear anything other than four sweaters at one time, Spring came. Slowly but surely, my layers are coming off — and with those, I prefer to remove the hair under my pits, too. (But if you don't [4], rock on!). But my skin must have gone to Oberlin and count Sylvia Plath among its favourite authors, because it is sensitive, y'all. As soon as I bust out the razor, the ingrowns are bound to follow.

So when I had the chance to test out an "armpit moisturiser," I — and the dozens of little bumps that graced my underarms — jumped on it. This opportunity came courtesy of the new Crystal Invisible Solid Deodorant Sticks [5] (£4), which just launched. Along with acting as a natural, essential oil-infused deodorant that absorbs wetness, it boasts a lotion-esque consistency that hydrates and treats skin.

As soon as I swiped the deo against my body, I knew it was going to be a kickass (er, kick-pit) moisturiser. It felt so luxe that I almost felt like rubbing it all over my dehydrated face, too. It was super creamy, so I was a little nervous about it leaving white streaks. In response to my concerns, I put on an all-black ensemble, because my life's motto is, "If you're going to do something, you might as well do it in a way that will give you deodorant stains."

Luckily, no such thing happened. I tried the Lavender and White Tea option, which is just one in a lineup that includes Vanilla Jasmine with Chamomile and Unscented. I got a whiff of all the scents, and truth be told, each one sort of just smells generically "clean" — think fresh laundry — so even if you're sensitive, I don't think you'll have a problem with these puppies.

After wearing this for just a day, I was satisfied with how it stopped me from being a sweaty mess. It took about a week and a half for me to notice my ingrowns subside. My skin feels smoother and sleeker, and I would have no problem with someone gently rubbing their hand over my pits, should I encounter anyone who is into that sort of thing. Your move, strapless dresses.


Source URL
https://www.popsugar.co.uk/beauty/Crystal-Invisible-Solid-Stick-Deodorant-Review-44643784