The Science Behind Lume | Lume Deodorant (2024)

FAQs

Why do I still smell with Lume Deodorant? ›

If after using Lume for a few days, you still notice odor, talk to your doctor. It could be a sign of something more significant. A hormonal increase in sweating can also cause body odor. Some women experience night sweats right before their periods begin.

Lume Whole Body Deodorant works by making it harder for bacteria to consume fluids like sweat, sem*n, urine, and blood that lead to odor all while maintaining the healthy physiological pH of our skin.

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Shannon Klingman is a board certified OB/GYN. When her patients would come in with concerns about odor below the belt, often times they didn't need antibiotics, but there wasn't anything else that would help address their concerns.

According to the plaintiff's class action complaint, Lume's 72-hour odor control claim is false and misleading because the study relied on by the company only evaluated Lume versus competing deodorants and concluded that it outperformed them, not that it controlled odor for up to three days.

You're Not Using It Where It Matters Most

Lume Deodorant is designed to halt odor causing reactions on external skin. And you can put it anywhere on your body that is causing problems for you. Some people experience odor in areas other than just the underarms, so it's worth trying a new product.

Overall, Lume has positive reviews. The most negative feedback revolves around scents and how they interact with users' body chemistry. Some people claim they react to some of Lume's scented deodorants and can only tolerate the unscented version.

Mandelic Acid - a gentle AHA with a low pH that provides outrageously effective odor control. Soap doesn't work the way you think it does. It has a high pH which cleans, but can actually make odor worse.

We have retired some of our scents in order to make room for new and exciting things! At this time, we don't have plans to bring these exact scents back, however, we have launched a few new scents that we think you'll love: Soft Powder, Minted Cucumber, Toasted Coconut & Fresh Alpine!

For privates - the short story: A little goes a long way. Using fingertips, swipe onto thigh folds, undercarriage, and sweep up between the butt cheeks to the tailbone.

It keeps your skin smelling fresh longer than simply using soap and water and doesn't serve as a mere cover up for odor. Lume is gynecologist developed, dermatologist approved, and is even recommended for the most sensitive skin.

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Physical intimacy.

The good news is, you can apply Lume Deodorant before intimacy to prevent this smell and/or use a Lume Deodorant Wipe afterwards to ensure you stay smelling fresh.

Where are Lume products made? Lume is manufactured in the USA & Canada!

A: Even though Lume is in the cosmetic category and does not require FDA approval, Lume and its manufacturers are in compliance with FDA regulations for manufacturing.

– Baking soda free, propylene glycol free, paraben free, formaldehyde forming preservative free, cruelty-free, gluten free and vegan-friendly.

However, unlike antiperspirant, deodorant does not block sweat. Thus, the potential mingling of sweat and bacteria might lead to unexpected odors even after deodorant has been applied. People sometimes use these two terms interchangeably, but there are differences in using antiperspirant vs.

Once you've used it for about two weeks, you'll begin to notice you need less, less often. So, no need to slather yourself in volcanic apple paste or walk around with pits that stink as much as they hurt. With Lume, no pit detox of any sort is required.

Body odor is caused by a mix of bacteria and sweat on your skin. Your body odor can change due to hormones, the food you eat, infection, medications or underlying conditions like diabetes. Prescription-strength antiperspirants or medications may help.

Has anything changed? Internal factors, like what you're eating, and external factors, like your environment, can impact how well your deodorant works. Increased humidity and altitude affect your “BO” profile, not just how much you sweat but also your microbiome and how it reacts to sweat.