My armpits are a human hazard

You might try sage capsules. They are pretty cheap so if they don't do any good, you won't be bankrupt.

I never grew hair under my arms, no idea why.

granny4hugs I forgot to add to my message about Salt of the Earth natural deodorant salt stick that it stops bacteria from producing those 'wonderful' armpit smells!

I don't wear make up in my armpits either, granny4hugs

granny4hugs I started using Salt of the Earth natural deodorant which is a stick of mineral salts.

All you do is rub it on moist skin. Dry the stick off afterwards.

It works a treat and I don't have any nasty smells. Also it is natural, doesn't clog up the pores nor does it contain any chemicals. I have now convinced my DH to use it - with fantastic results.

The stick lasts for a long time - I've had mine for over a year now. It's been worth every penny.

You can get it at Holland & Barrett and possibly other health shops. It is also sold online. Check prices though because sometimes they can vary!

Think you need to speak to your GP, if you are washing as often as you say, and still have BO this isn't normal. other than that I would take up some of the suggestions the other posters have made regarding non chemical deodorants .

Get checked out by your GP.

You might get curly armpits !

I was going to suggest adding a squirt of vinegar to a bottle of bodywash . I did this to a bottle of shampoo when I thought i had a smelly scalp , it worked well and gave me the most wonderful curls ! Something to do with acid and alkili .

I am another lucky person who has no armpit hair any more, don’t sweat under my arms at all. My mum was the same, she just never sweat at all. However, I do sweat on my scalp and face in hot weather.

Horrifyingly, I am noticing as I get older that I am getting a more ‘intimate’ smell which I am aware of and embarrassed by. It seems to be similar to my mum as well but she was 20 years older than I am now and suffering from dementia! Anyone else noticed this?

Try swabbing with a 50/50 solution of white vinegar and water. should kill off the bacteria without making you smell as if you work at the chippy!

I have two little spray bottles, one containing alcohol and the other vinegar., as well as a pkg. of wet wipes sitting on my bathroom counter. I use a wipe, spray alcohol, air dry for a few seconds and then spray vinegar. Makes me feel very fresh and works for hours at a time.

The antiperspirants I buy from M&S are alcohol free and not tested on animals. I find them effective, though I barely need them nowadays.

Of course, it’s just common sense.

Use Deodorant.

You should use deodorant, like most others do, to avoid giving offence.
Yes, they contain chemicals, as do toothpaste, soap, washing powder and much of what we breathe, eat, touch every day.

Mineral stick

Is it a new thing I wonder?
My DH used to sweat copiously when he was young especially when nervous and seemed to think a nice hot soak in a bath was enough. It wasn't.
I had to force him to wash properly and deoderise if I went out with him. and put on a clean shirt
However, now he's in his 70s he doesn't smell bad at all and hardly sweats.
That's certainly not something I miss.

I use an unscented, aluminium free, deodorant and we do have the crystal sticks though I can't say how well they work. quickly sniffs oxters
Like your DH, mine wouldn't notice. Do men have a different sense of smell from women?

Is dermol the same as hibiscrub?

For Heavens sake, why not use a deodorant. Start now!

If this is a new thing not triggered by a change in food or medication I would get it checked out by a doctor. It could be easily treated or a symptom of something else that is easily treated.

If you not using deodorant, then you will smell.

Maybe try the natural Rock mineral stuff from health food shop if you don’t like a nice perfumed deodorant.

You say you are "careful but not obsessive about hygiene" and you "don't use deodorant" . I think the answer lies somewhere in those two comments.

I've been using deodorant all my life with no ill effects. Why do you have a problem with them ? Hormones don't cause underarm smells - it's the bacteria which lives there. Shower every day and use deodorant - simple.

I use the crystal block from health food shops - brilliant and chemical free.

Gee whiz - and some people think g.ps are paid too much. Examining rancid armpits etc...
I would rather use chemicals than expose others to my body odour!

The dove stick is also great to prevent chafing of the thighs in warm weather ?