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Pits & Pores, Sorted 🫧
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Judith Chetwood
I started getting blackheads in my underarms and it was so annoying. Took me forever to figure out a routine that actually works. These are the products that finally cleared things up for me.
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Gentle Exfoliators
 
Deodorants That Won't Clog Pores
 
Cleansers That Actually Help
 
Treatments & Masks 🧴
 
Moisturizers to Finish It Off

Gentle Exfoliators

Exfoliating my underarms felt weird at first but it's the single biggest thing that helped. These keep pores clear without irritating sensitive skin.

 
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this is the one that started it all for me. apply with a cotton pad after showering 🙌
Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant - Paula's Choice
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super affordable. I use this on off days from the Paula's Choice.
Salicylic Acid 2% Exfoliating Blemish Solution - The Ordinary
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I do this once a week on my underarms and honestly the texture difference is wild
TLC Sukari Babyfacial 25% AHA/ 2% BHA Exfoliating Mask
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smells amazing, works fast.
Strawberry Smooth BHA + AHA Salicylic Acid Serum
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a friend recommended this and it became a staple in like two weeks. so gentle but effective 💪
COSRX BHA Blackhead Power Liquid 100ml
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Deodorants That Won't Clog Pores

Most deodorants were making my blackhead situation worse. Switched to these and my pits finally started cooperating.

 
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clean formula, no aluminum. my skin cleared up noticeably within a month of switching to this
Nécessaire Deodorant & Antiperspirant
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has AHA built in so it gently exfoliates while keeping you fresh. two birds one stone 🪨
Kosas Chemistry AHA Serum Deodorant
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smells like vacation. no clogged pores.
Kopari Aluminum Free Coconut Deodorant 57ml
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I was skeptical but it actually works all day and my underarms look smoother
OUI the People
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the scent alone is worth it lol. also very gentle on sensitive pits
Rio Deo Aluminum-Free Deodorant - Sol de Janeiro
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Cleansers That Actually Help

I never thought about specifically washing my underarms with a targeted cleanser until my derm mentioned it. Felt silly but it works.

 
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salicylic acid in a body wash. I let it sit on my pits for a minute before rinsing.
SA Body Wash for Rough & Bumpy Skin
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strong but not harsh. use this maybe 3x a week 🚿
Murad Acne Body Wash Free Deluxe Sample
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so simple and effective. no weird residue left behind.
Nécessaire Body Wash & Shower Gel
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my sensitive skin loves this one. zero irritation ever.
First Aid Beauty Body Wash & Shower Gel
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creamy, mild, and never dries me out. great for daily use
Drunk Elephant Kamili Cream Body Cleanser
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Treatments & Masks 🧴

Sometimes my underarms need a little extra attention. These are the treatments I rotate in when things get congested.

 
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once a week MAX. leave it on for like 5 min. the results speak for themselves
AHA 30% + BHA 2% Exfoliating Peeling Solution
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I put this on my pits before a shower. felt ridiculous, looked amazing after 😂
Therapeutic Sulfur Acne Treatment Mask
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originally bought for my face but started using it on my underarms too
Jet Lag Mask - Summer Fridays
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draws everything out. I notice fewer bumps the next day every time.
Active Charcoal Mask to Clear Pores - Origins
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calming and clearing at the same time. smells herbal and earthy
Herbivore Blue Tansy Resurfacing Clarity Mask - Sephora
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Moisturizers to Finish It Off

Keeping the area moisturized is something I used to skip entirely. Turns out dry skin makes blackheads worse. Who knew.

 
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lightweight, absorbs fast, never feels greasy under my arms
Nécessaire The Body Lotion Santal
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thick but somehow doesn't clog anything. a forever repurchase for me 🔁
First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair® Cream Intense Hydration
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silicone-free and my skin just drinks it up.
Sili™ Whipped Body Lotion | Drunk Elephant ≡ SEPHORA
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I sometimes use a thin layer on irritated underarms. very soothing.
Jet Lag Mask - Summer Fridays
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my derm told me about this one. repairs the skin barrier without causing more congestion
La Roche-Posay Lipikar AP+Max Triple Repair
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