I have used only baking soda for the 5 or more years and it works great. As an athlete who is doing some heavy sweating daily, I find it great that I don't have to reapply between workouts. I sweat naturally and don't smell. It is drying especially on my feet so I might try this mix to put on my feet instead of just the baking soda, although just baking soda after a shower is so convenient. Thanks for the recipe.