Deodorants that work double-duty

These nutrient-packed formulas fight body odor and keep underarms looking and feeling their best—discover the right one for you!

To nix discoloration

Dark underarm skin can occur due to dead skin-cell buildup and ingrown hairs, but mandelic acid– infused deodorant can help. The alpha hydroxy acid increases cell turnover to brighten skin while unclogging hair follicles to reduce ingrowns. One to try: Kosas Chemistry Deodorant (Kosas.com)

To slow hair growth

Spend less time shaving by using a deodorant with tea tree and lavender oils! These antibacterial oils not only kill the bacteria that cause odor, one study found that using them together limited hair-growth hormones to slow growth in the area. One to try: Alleyoop Slow Your Roll All-Natural Deodorant (Ulta.com)

To calm irritation

Shaving- and friction-induced rashes can benefit from an antiperspirant containing coconut oil and panthenol. The fruit oil’s fatty acids create a protective layer over skin, while anti-inflammatory and moisturizing panthenol speeds healing and eases pain and redness. One to try: Secret DERMA+ Antiperspirant Nourishing with Coconut

Oil (Target.com)