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What causes deodorant to sting when used on broken skin?
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Salt in your wound: Salts and alcohols in deodorants sting with contact on broken skin.
Answered 3/26/2013
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Stinging deodorant: Usually caused by the antiperspirant and not the deodorant. Try a plain deodorant if it bothers you. Could also be caused by perfume in deodorant or alcohol.
Answered 11/21/2014
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