Tip Tuesday: 6 New Uses For Deodorant

Posted by Alexandra C. | Tuesday March 19, 2013

Deodorant is a great invention, isn't it? Not only does it keep you smelling like a bed of flowers but it also helps you keep your cool in any sort of stressful situation.

I don't think I'm the only one who feels this way about deodorant. I mean, just look at these folks from this vintage deodorant commercial:

So clearly, deodorant is a big deal and it deserves to be. But there's more to your stick of Baby Powder Lady Speed Stick than odor and sweat protection. Here's the proof:

#1: Prevent Blisters

Even properly broken-in shoes can raise a blister from time to time. Try swiping some deodorant on clean, dry feet in areas where your shoes rub to provide lubrication. Use clear deodorant for sandals or open toe shoes.

#2 Soothe Bug Bites
Use a dab of deodorant to ease the itch.

#3 Stop Stinky Feet

Try some on the bottom of smelly feet to help reduce odour.

#4 Freshen Up Closet
Spring cleaning your wardrobe? Keep it smelling fresh and flowery by leaving an opened stick of your favourite deodorant in the closet.

#5 Squeeze Into Skinnies
Sometimes we literally need to be shoehorned into those super skinny jeans, but dayum do they ever look good on. For an easier entry, swipe deodorant on your legs.

#6 Dehydrate Pimples

For occasional use, those especially nasty zits which need some drying out are helped along with a little dab of deodorant.

Have you heard of any of these tips? Which would you try?

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10 Comments

	on March 21, 2013 angelaj20 81,680 said: I've only known about deodorant on the feet. I've done this in the past during the summer to help with sweating and odor. I found it did actually help.
	on March 20, 2013 chel 602 said: Love the smelly feet one! Will have to try the blisters one too, I have some new shoes that need breaking in for Spring!
	on March 20, 2013 curlysue10 7,326 said: I have totally used it on my feet in the hot hot summer months. Nothing worse than taking off your shoes at the end of the day and having your feet smell sweaty and gross! It totally works!
	on March 19, 2013 hope this helps said: Also helps with BikinI razor bumps.
	on March 19, 2013 Cassie_ 2,311 said: Love these tips. I'll defiantly need to put some on my legs after washing skinny jeans, cause damn those are tight!
	on March 19, 2013 Bren 26,031 said: Interesting tips...I must try the one on insect bites in the summer when the pesty mosquitoes are out.I have tried deodorant that has been to harsh for my underarms on my feet and it does work well.
	on March 19, 2013 fredamans 12,209 said: Wow so many uses I never would have thought of.
	on March 19, 2013 smiley_gen 9,832 said: I've heard of deodorant in shoes to prevent blisters and deodorant between your legs during summer time when you wear a skirt so you don't get "sticky thighs" but I don't know about under your feet...I think i'd rather use powder
	on March 19, 2013 takoda 28,648 said: Nope I've never heard of any of these before, but I sure like them. I'm a good one for getting blisters, so I'm going to give this one a try today!
	on March 19, 2013 KatelynRose1984 20,704 said: I've never heard of any of these tips (with the exception of the smelly feet) - but they sound awesome! I had no idea that you could use deodorant to help prevent blisters. Such a clever idea, and one that I'll be sure to pass on to a lot of other people. Thanks so much for posting these!